Patent ID: 7437706
Filing Date: 2008-10-14
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer readable storage medium having a program for automating a life cycle of a grid node application, where the grid node application utilizes a plurality of computing resources distributed over a network, the program: creating a file describing a plurality of stages of the life cycle, wherein the plurality of stages comprises development, packaging, distribution, installation, execution, collection, and uninstall, wherein the distribution stage includes at least distributing the grid node application to at least one remote computing resource on the network; creating a task list in the file which describes how at least one of the stages in the life cycle of the grid node application is to be performed; and processing the task list by a process engine to perform at least one stage in the life cycle, wherein the process engine is integrated with a development environment, where the development environment is used to develop the grid node application.