Providing Learning Computing Labs using Hosting and Virtualization Technologies
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This paper presents a computing hosting system to provide virtual computing laboratories for learning activities. This system is based on hosting and virtualization technologies. All the components used in its development are free software tools. The computing lab model provided by the system is a more sustainable and scalable alternative than the traditional academic computing lab, and it requires lower costs of installation and operation. Keywords—computing hosting technology, infrastructure technologies for engineering education, virtualiaztion tech-
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عنوان ژورنال:
- iJET
دوره 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011