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| − | Using a large [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grid_computing computing grid] like [http://www.biggrid.nl/ BiG Grid] and [http://www.eu-egee.org/ EGEE] requires some form of accountability. This is done using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_key_certificate digital certificates]. jGridstart helps | + | Using a large [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grid_computing computing grid] like [http://www.biggrid.nl/ BiG Grid] and [http://www.eu-egee.org/ EGEE] requires some form of accountability. This is done using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_key_certificate digital certificates]. jGridstart helps a grid user to manage these, coordinated by your grid certification authority. Currently, [http://www.dutchgrid.nl/ DutchGrid] is working on using jGridstart. |
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| + | === Users === | ||
| + | If you are a user, you may want to consult the [[JGridstart/Help|online documentation]]. When you have a problem with this program, please refer to the [[JGridstart/Support|support]] page. | ||
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| + | === Grid authorities === | ||
| + | When you are supplying certificates to users and are looking for improvements to the request process, you may consider adapting JGridstart to your needs. The software is fully multi-platform and open source. Please note that this project is relatively young, but do feel free to contact the developers for discussion. | ||
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| + | === Developers === | ||
| + | Developers are welcome to participate in this open source project. Please find more information in the [[JGridstart/Developers|developers]] section. | ||
Revision as of 12:45, 27 August 2009
Get started with the grid easily. jGridstart helps grid end-users to request, obtain, install and renew grid certificates in a friendly way.
Using a large computing grid like BiG Grid and EGEE requires some form of accountability. This is done using digital certificates. jGridstart helps a grid user to manage these, coordinated by your grid certification authority. Currently, DutchGrid is working on using jGridstart.
Users
If you are a user, you may want to consult the online documentation. When you have a problem with this program, please refer to the support page.
Grid authorities
When you are supplying certificates to users and are looking for improvements to the request process, you may consider adapting JGridstart to your needs. The software is fully multi-platform and open source. Please note that this project is relatively young, but do feel free to contact the developers for discussion.
Developers
Developers are welcome to participate in this open source project. Please find more information in the developers section.
