With the continuing growth of the computing field, services have been provided to data centers over the Internet as the different components of computer are unified into an easy and manageable unit. Contributions from various fields of virtualization, service-oriented architecture, grid-utility computer, and distributed systems are shaping the current cloud pattern shift. Applications and Developments in Grid, Cloud, and High Performance Computing provides insight into the current trends and emerging issues by investigating grid and cloud evolution, workflow management, and the impact new computing systems have on the education fields as well as the industries. This book is practical for both researchers and IT professionals.