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Document Drafts for GGF16
by Gregory Newby 12 Feb '06

12 Feb '06

For GGF16 attendees in Athens, and other interested persons: you can now find all document drafts scheduled for discussion at GGF16 in one place. Visit this link: http://www.ggf.org/gf/docs/drafts.php That page goes to all the documents submitted as agenda items by Working Group/Research Group chairs. Filenames are not quite standard (I hope we can have better use of IETF-style filenames in the future), and this is not quite "one click to download all." But this central repository has been a goal for your humble Editor, in cooperation with the Process-WG, as well as the Grid Forum Steering Group (GFSG) as a whole. Look for even easier access for GGF17. Thanks to the GGF's Joel Replogle for putting this together! -- Greg

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Six new documents in public comment
by Gregory Newby 11 Feb '06

11 Feb '06

Six new proposed GGF documents are now in public comment. These are all accessible via the main www.ggf.org documents Public Comments link. Please consider reading and commenting on these documents. A healthy public comment process is an important part of the GGF's open standards process. Visit this link to read & comment: http://www.ggf.org/gf/docs/?public_comment 1. Application Contents Service Specification 1.0 Recommendation Track document ACS-WG, K. Fukui 2. ByteIO OGSA WSRF Basic Profile Rendering 1.0 Recommendation Track document ByteIO-WG, M. Morgan 3. ByteIO Specification 1.0 Recommendation Track document ByteIO-WG, M. Morgan 4. .Web Services Data Access and Integration The Core (WS-DAI) Specification, Version 1.0 DAIS-WG, M. Antonioletti & others 5. Web Services Data Access and Integration The Relational Realisation (WS-DAIR) Specification, Version 1.0 Recommendation Track document DAIS-WG, M. Antonioletti & others 6. Web Services Data Access and Integration The XML Realization (WS- DAIX) Specification, Version 1.0 Recommendation Track document DAIS-WG, M. Antonioletti & others Two earlier documents will be completing public comment in a week or so: 7. Report for the GGF 15 Community Activity: Leveraging Site Infrastructure for Multi-Site Grids, V. Welch Information track document 8. Workshop on Grid Applications: from Early Adopters to Mainstream Users (held in conjunction with GGF14), D. Wallom & T. Kielmann Information track document -- Greg Newby, GGF Editor

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Document #62 published: Policy Management Authority Model Charter
by Gregory Newby 02 Feb '06

02 Feb '06

Announcing a newly published Community Practice document in the GGF document series: Title: Policy Management Authority Model Charter Author/editor: R. Cowles, T. Genovese, P. Gietz, M. Helm GFD #: GFD-C.062 Download link: http://www.ggf.org/ggf_docs_final.htm Abstract: This document provides a template that can be used to develop a charter for a Grid Policy Management Authority [GPMA] The GPMA is responsible for the management of a "Grid Public Key Infrastructure" [GPKI] and its associated "Grid Certificate Authorities" [GCA]. GPMAs will serve as the points of contact for GPKIs that wish to interoperate. A GPMA is responsible for managing external relationships and any resulting internal changes. -- Greg Newby (GGF Editor)

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GGF16 Registration Deadline approaching
by Steve Crumb 26 Jan '06

26 Jan '06

1. GGF16 Registration 2. Introduction to Grids Tutorial ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1. GGF16 Registration Register for GGF16 today! Discounted registration prices end on February 3rd. Over 60 group sessions have been scheduled as well as a robust, regional and community program with topics like: - Production Grids in the Enterprise - Defining the Grid - Grid Architecture Experts Workshop - Space-Related Grid Applications - Semantic Grids - JSDL - Grid Authorization - Globus Toolkit Version 4: Status and Experiences - caGrid-Interoperable Infrastructure for Cancer Research You can find a link to the online schedule at: http://www.ggf.org/GGF16/ggf_events_schedule_ggf16.htm 2. Introduction to Grids Tutorial One of the program highlights of GGF16 is a "Grid Primer for Managers" to be presented by GridWise Technologies on Monday, February 13, from 1:30-5:00 pm. This half-day management-level Grid technology tutorial is primarily focused on the newcomers to the Grid industry. This tutorial will answer the questions: - What is Grid computing? Why and how is it useful in business? - What is Grid technology? Is it usable? What is the state of the market? - What does a Grid architecture and Grid application mean? - Why and how should I migrate to a Grid architecture? - Why should I grid-enable my software product, and how do I go about it? - What are the solutions existing on the market, and how do I choose among them? Participation in this tutorial requires separate registration and carries a $150 fee. You may either add this tutorial to your existing registration for GGF16 or may register for the tutorial separately. To register, please visit: http://www.regonline.com/eventinfo.asp?EventId=85012%20 Steve Crumb Executive Director, Global Grid Forum scrumb(a)ggf.org

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New GGF docs published
by Steve Crumb 19 Jan '06

19 Jan '06

GGF eNewsletter 1. GGF Document Series Grows 2. GGF16 Helpful Links 3. Leadership Award Nominations Sought --------------------------------------- 1. GGF Document Series Grows The GGF Document Series recently added five new documents to its list of published documents. These documents represent the hard work of several of GGF's groups including the Grid File System-WG, Grid Economy Services Architecture-WG, Open Grid Services Architecture-WG, Open Grid Services Authorization-WG. These new documents may be downloaded and the entire GGF document series found at http://www.ggf.org/documents. <http://www.ggf.org/documents/GFD.61.pdf>GFD.61 The GGF Grid File System Architecture Workbook Author: A. Jagatheesan <http://www.ggf.org/documents/GFD.60.pdf>GFD.60 Grid Economy Use Cases Authors: J. MacLaren, S. Newhouse, T. Haupt, K. Keahey, W. Lee <http://www.ggf.org/documents/GFD.59.pdf>GFD.59 OGSA Profile Definition v1.0 Authors: T. Maguire, D. Snelling <http://www.ggf.org/documents/GFD.58.pdf>GFD.58 Standardised Namespaces for XML infosets in GGF Authors: M. Drescher, A. Anjomshoaa <http://www.ggf.org/documents/GFD.57.pdf>GFD.57 Attributes used in OGSI Authorization Authors: M. Thompson, V. Welch, M. Lorch, R. Lepro, D. Chadwidk, V. Ciaschini Please congratulate the authors and group participants for their contributions to the Series. 2. GGF16 Information Below are several links providing helpful information on the upcoming GGF event (GGF16) in Athens, Greece, on 13-16 February. Schedule: http://www.ggf.org/GGF16/ggf_events_schedule_ggf16.htm Registration: http://www.ggf.org/GGF16/ggf_events_regstrtn_ggf16.htm Hotel: http://www.ggf.org/GGF16/ggf_events_lodging_ggf16.htm Introduction to Grid Tutorial: http://www.ggf.org/gf/event_schedule/index.php?id=159 (Note: You must register for this tutorial and small, additional fee applies) 3. Nominations sought for Leadership Award GGF is seeking nominations for future recipients of the GGF Leadership Award. The next award will be presented at the Opening Session at GGF16 in Athens. Past GGF Leadership Awards recipients include Hiro Kishimoto, Walter Stewart and Geoffrey Fox. For further information, please visit http://www.ggf.org/ggf_rotate_leadership_award_GGF16nom.htm. If you wish to no longer receive this newsletter, please send email to postmaster(a)ggf.org and indicate which list you received this message from (wg-all, grid-announce, ggf-sponsors). Thank you. Steve Crumb Executive Director, Global Grid Forum +1 630-252-8610 (Office) +1 630-915-3324 (Cell) scrumb(a)ggf.org

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GGF16 Update
by Steve Crumb 11 Jan '06

11 Jan '06

GGF eNewsletter - January 11, 2006 1. GGF16 Program finalized 2. Special GGF16 Registration and Hotel rates ================ 1. GGF16 Program emphasizes Production Grid Interoperability In addition to the over 50 GGF group sessions and BOFs, the GGF16 program has been finalized and will focus on "Production Grids: The Path to Global Interoperability". In addition to keynotes by Ian Foster and David Snelling, the program will include updates from production grids around the world and workshops focused on bringing these production grids together. Hosted by GRNET (Greek Research and Technology Network), GGF16 will be held at the Divani Caravel Hotel in downtown Athens, Greece on 13-16 February. A full listing of the GGF16 program may be found at: http://www.ggf.org/GGF16/ggf_events_schedule_ggf16.htm 2. GGF16 Registration Incentives *GGF16 Registration Discounted registration is available until February 3rd. Don't wait to join over 400 Grid developers, deployers and practitioners; register today at http://www.ggf.org/GGF16/ggf_events_regstrtn_ggf16.htm. *GGF16 Special Hotel Rates Don't forget to book your hotel reservation now at the GGF16 conference hotel, the Divani Caravel in Athens. The special rate of 120Euro/night won't last long! For more information, visit http://www.ggf.org/GGF16/ggf_events_lodging_ggf16.htm To opt out of this message, please send an email to postmater(a)ggf.org requesting removal. Steve Crumb Executive Director, Global Grid Forum +1 630-252-8610 (Office) +1 630-915-3324 (Cell) scrumb(a)ggf.org

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GGF eNewsletter
by Steve Crumb 15 Dec '05

15 Dec '05

GGF eNewsletter - December 15, 2005 1. GGF16 Program to Focus on Production Grid Interoperability 2. Usage Record Draft Specification enters public comment 3. Special GGF16 Registration and Hotel rates ================ 1. GGF16 Program emphasizes Production Grid Interoperability Keynote presentations by Ian Foster and David Snelling lead the program offering at the upcoming GGF16 in Athens, Greece, February 13-16. The event theme is Production Grids: The Path to Global Interoperability. With production grids a reality in nearly every part of the world, GGF16 will take on the next challenge working proactively with the community to enable these Grids to interoperate. Key decision-makers from multiple large-scale grid projects will leverage current experiences to define a simple set of services for routine interoperation between grid projects with the expectation of full interoperability in 4 to 6 target areas by the end of 2006. In a year where GGFs standards activities will be emphasizing interoperability, the GGF16 theme dovetails perfectly with the over 65 group sessions planned in Athens. While the majority of these sessions will involve heads-down specification and best practice work, the program will feature a workshop on the recently published Job Submission Description Language (JSDL) specification. The program will also give insight into how enterprises are moving towards interoperable grids within firms and shared grids between intermediate suppliers and final producers (as in autos or aerospace). A tutorial on "Grid Primer for Managers" will introduce the essential elements of grids, the business value of grids for organizations, and how to take the next step toward leveraging grids for business advantage. GGF16 will also include keynotes and grid program updates organized by event hosts GRNet (Greek Research and Technology Network). GRNets contribution to the program will provide updates on EGEE, Open Science Grid, HELLASGRID, APGrid, Teragrid, DEISA, Nordugrid, and other regional grid activities. A full listing of the GGF16 program may be found at: http://www.ggf.org/GGF16/ggf_events_schedule_ggf16.htm Advanced registration ends this week (December 17) so register today at the GGF web site, http://www.ggf.org/GGF16/ggf_events_regstrtn_ggf16.htm. 2. Five draft specifications in public comment pipeline The public comment "pipeline" just received a new addition bringing the total to five draft recommendations! The Usage Record Format draft joins the WSRF Profile, WS-Agreement, CDDLM API, and SAML for Authorization drafts that are currently available for download and comment. The Usage Record Format document describes a common format for exchanging basic accounting and usage data over the grid. The public comment period is a critical part of GGF's document process and allows the broader grid community to read and comment on draft documents. Visit the public comment portion of GGF's website (http://www.ggf.org/ggf_docs_public.htm) to download and comment on these important drafts. 3. GGF16 Registration Incentives *GGF16 Registration In addition to substantial savings, those individuals who register during the early registration period which expires on December 17, 2005 will be entered into a drawing to take place during the opening session. Mark Linesch will randomly select 5 winners to receive special GGF16 VIP prize packages. Register now at http://www.ggf.org/GGF16/ggf_events_regstrtn_ggf16.htm to become eligible for the drawing! *GGF16 Special Hotel Rates Book your hotel reservation now at the GGF16 conference hotel, the Divani Caravel in Athens. The special rate of 120Euro/night won't last long! http://www.ggf.org/GGF16/ggf_events_lodging_ggf16.htm To opt out of this message, please send an email to postmater(a)ggf.org requesting removal. Steve Crumb Executive Director, Global Grid Forum scrumb(a)ggf.org

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One new document now in public comment: Usage Record Format Recommendation
by Gregory Newby 12 Dec '05

12 Dec '05

One new recommendation track document has entered public comment. (Four others are currently in public comment, with comments due by December 22). Please visit this link to read the documents, view public comments, and make public comments. Public comments are a very important part of the standards document process, and your comments are valuable to authors in improving their documents. Link: http://www.ggf.org/ggf_docs_public.htm This recommendation track document is: Usage Record Format Recommendation This document originated in the Management working group of the Global Grid Forum. Thanks! -- Greg Newby, GGF Editor

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NOMCOM 2006: call for volunteers closed
by Joel Replogle 05 Dec '05

05 Dec '05

A message about NOMCOM from Sven van den Berghe, NOMCOM 2006 Chair: The call for volunteers to serve on NOMCOM 2006 has closed. A list of names is available at www.ggf.org/nomcom. If you have any objections to any of the volunteers please send an email to this year's char at Sven.vandenBerghe(a)uk.fujitsu.com by 06:00 UTC of December 12th 2005. Sven van den Berghe, Fujitsu Laboratories of Europe, NOMCOM 2006 Chair. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- Joel Replogle - Manager of Standards, Global Grid Forum replogle(a)ggf.org http://www.ggf.org

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Document #56 published: Job Submission Description Language (JSDL) Specification v1.0
by Gregory Newby 29 Nov '05

29 Nov '05

Announcing a newly published Proposed Recommendation document in the GGF document series: Title: Job Submission Description Language (JSDL) Specification v1.0 Author/editor: A. Anjomshoaa, F. Brisard, M. Drescher, D. Fellows, A. Ly, S. McGough, D. Pulsipher, A. Savva GFD #: GFD-R-P.056 Download link: http://www.ggf.org/ggf_docs_final.htm Abstract: This document specifies the semantics and structure of the Job Submission Description Lan-guage (JSDL). JSDL is used to describe the requirements of computational jobs for submission to resources, particularly in Grid environments, though not restricted to the latter. The document includes the normative XML Schema for the JSDL, along with examples of JSDL documents based on this schema. -- Greg Newby (GGF Editor)

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