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Cloud Computing

2009-04-13T00:24:31Z

Kimm23:

[[Image:Cloud.jpg|thumb|450px|A diagram Cloud Computing.[4]]]

'''Cloud Computing''' is a style of distributed computing where clusters of networked computers work together in a grid to perform massive tasks. They often provide services for end users in a dynamically scalable and seamless fashion.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing#History [3]] They allow organizations to avoid costly capital expenditures of software and hardware while providing the benefits of both. The development of cloud computing has been compared to the development of the electricity network a century ago, where companies stop producing their own power and instead harness the power of a massive grid.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hplXnFUlPmg [5]]

==Services==
Cloud computing offers the services of large infrastructure to the variable needs of end users. It allows individuals and organizations to connect to a "cloud" of computing resources to fuel their informational needs.It satisfies the need to increase capacity or add capabilities on the fly without investing in new infrastructure, training new personnel, or licensing new software.[http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 [2]] There are two main categories of service.

===Software as a Service (SaaS)===
Software as a service is where computer applications are accessed directly over the Internet, rather than being installed on local desktops or data centre servers. SaaS allows network access to commercially available software. It delivers a single application through the browser to thousands of users using a multitenant architecture.[http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 [2]] It allows clients the freedom to avoid investment in servers and software licensing and grants providers low-maintenance costs since only a single application must be managed.

===Hardware as a Service (HaaS)===
Hardware as a service is where computer processing capacity is purchased over the web. It is the delivery of computer infrastructure as a service. It allows clients to forego purchasing servers, software, space, and equipment and instead purchase it as a fully outsourced service. Costs are generally reflected with the amount of usage. It is characterized as being elastic, flexible, inexpensive, and reliable. This is because demands for computing power can be dynamically scalable with the reliability associated with large infrastructures.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardware_as_a_service [7]]

==Tradeoffs==
As with any organizational decision there are tradeoffs that must be considered when adopting a new technology, even with one as convenient and useful as cloud computing.

===Advantages===
As stated above, cloud computing offers organizations to forego costly capital expenditures of hardware and software. All of the costs associated infrastructure such as space, electricity, maintenance, and security can be offloaded into a singular operational expense.[http://www.explainingcomputers.com/cloud.html [1]] This significantly reduces barriers of entry into the large-scale computing space.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing#History [3]] The "pay-as-you-go" model of cloud computing services means that organizations only have to pay for as much as they use. This can mean significant savings in the long run. The ability to add these services "on-the-fly" even further enhances an organizations adaptability to rapidly changing demands from their clientele/users.

===Disadvantages===
No new technology comes without its disadvantages. With cloud computing companies put their data and applications in the hands of others. As one can imagine, this is a significant risk that must be considered. Thus organizations that invest in such services must be able to trust that their intellectual property is handled in a secure manner. No matter how secure a cloud solution may be, mission-critical data and applications should generally be kept within the organization. Organizations and individuals considering cloud solutions should research carefully and determine the control the provider and the client have over data, and how data encryption and recovery is carried out.[http://www.explainingcomputers.com/cloud.html [1]]

==Companies Offering Cloud Computing Services==
[[Image:Googleapps.gif|thumb|350px|Google Apps]]
===Software As A Service===
There are many companies that offer ''SaaS''. Individuals and organizations can use Google's infrastructure to run their office applications such as [http://www.gmail.com Gmail] and [http://docs.google.com Google Docs]. Other commercial software include project management tools from [http://www.clarizen.com/ Clarizen] as well as customer relationship management software from [http://www.salesforce.com/ Salesforce] and [http://www.zoho.com Zoho].[http://www.explainingcomputers.com/cloud.html [1]] These online applications remove significant burden from IT departments by being easily deployed and managed. It also frees their users from being tethered to a singular machine, as all they need is to be connected to the internet to access the cloud. As an example, the Telegraph Media Group successfully migrated 1,400 of its employees to [http://www.google.com/apps/ Google Apps]. They found services to be superior to their previous software package, as connecting to the cloud eased collaboration and communication. It is estimated that over the next three years the organization will reduce software costs by 80%.[http://software.silicon.com/applications/0,39024653,39263301,00.htm [6]]

[[Image:Amazonec2.jpg|thumb|350px|Amazon EC2]]
===Hardware As A Service===
Amazon offers a web service called [http://aws.amazon.com/ec2/ Elastic Compute Cloud] or [http://aws.amazon.com/ec2/ EC2]. This allows users to purchase computer processing power online from Amazon, and on the basis on the processor cores, storage and data transfer they require in each "instance".[http://www.explainingcomputers.com/cloud.html [1]] Machines are virtualized, and each functions as virtual private server with variable system specifications. Costs are incurred by usage in terms of hours per virtual machine, and the amount of data transferred. It uses a simple web service interface to obtain and configure capacity with minimal friction.
 
[http://www.gogrid.com/ GoGrid] is another cloud infrastructure service provider, hosting Linux and Windows virtual machines managed by a web-based server control panel. Similar to Amazon's EC2 service, they offer solutions on a cloud that are scalable, reliable, affordable, and easy to use.

==References==
#[http://www.explainingcomputers.com/cloud.html Cloud Computing: An Introduction]
#[http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 What Cloud Computing Really Means]
#[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing#History History of Cloud Computing]
#[http://lonewolflibrarian.wordpress.com/2009/02/24/what-cloud-computing-really-means022409/ Cloud Computing: Everything and the Kitchen Sink]
#[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hplXnFUlPmg Explaining Cloud Computing]
#[http://software.silicon.com/applications/0,39024653,39263301,00.htm Telegraph spreads the news on Google Apps]
#[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardware_as_a_service HaaS]

==See Also==
*[[WLAN Standard 802.11n]]
*[[Ethical Hacking]]
*[[CAPTCHA]]
*[[IP Spoofing]]

==External Links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing Wikipedia's entry on Cloud Computing]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJncFirhjPg&feature=related Cloud Computing in Plain English]
*[http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 What Cloud Computing Really Means]
*[http://code.google.com/appengine/ Google AppEngine]
*[http://www.salesforce.com/platform/ Salesforce.com Enterprise Cloud Computing]
*[http://radar.oreilly.com/2008/10/web-20-and-cloud-computing.html Web 2.0 and Cloud Computing]

--[[User:Kimm23|Kimm23]] 20:24, 12 April 2009 (EDT)

Cloud Computing

2009-04-13T00:03:51Z

Kimm23:

Cloud Computing

2009-04-13T00:02:49Z

Kimm23:

Cloud Computing

2009-04-12T23:59:36Z

Kimm23:

[[Image:Cloud.jpg|thumb|450px|A diagram Cloud Computing.[4]]]

'''Cloud Computing''' is a style of distributed computing where clusters of networked computers work together in a grid to perform massive tasks. They often provide services for end users in a dynamically scalable and seamless fashion.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing#History [3]] They allow organizations to avoid costly capital expenditures of software and hardware while providing the benefits of both. The development of cloud computing has been compared to the development of the electricity network a century ago, where companies stop producing their own power and instead harness the power of a massive grid.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hplXnFUlPmg [5]]

==Services==
Cloud computing offers the services of large infrastructure to the variable needs of end users. It allows individuals and organizations to connect to a "cloud" of computing resources to fuel their informational needs.It satisfies the need to increase capacity or add capabilities on the fly without investing in new infrastructure, training new personnel, or licensing new software.[http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 [2]] There are two main categories of service.

===Software as a Service (SaaS)===
Software as a service is where computer applications are accessed directly over the Internet, rather than being installed on local desktops or data centre servers. SaaS allows network access to commercially available software. It delivers a single application through the browser to thousands of users using a multitenant architecture.[http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 [2]] It allows clients the freedom to avoid investment in servers and software licensing and grants providers low-maintenance costs since only a single application must be managed.

===Hardware as a Service (HaaS)===
Hardware as a service is where computer processing capacity is purchased over the web. It is the delivery of computer infrastructure as a service. It allows clients to forego purchasing servers, software, space, and equipment and instead purchase it as a fully outsourced service. Costs are generally reflected with the amount of usage. It is characterized as being elastic, flexible, inexpensive, and reliable. This is because demands for computing power can be dynamically scalable with the reliability associated with large infrastructures.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardware_as_a_service [7]]

==Tradeoffs==
As with any organizational decision there are tradeoffs that must be considered when adopting a new technology, even with one as convenient and useful as cloud computing.

===Advantages===
As stated above, cloud computing offers organizations to forego costly capital expenditures of hardware and software. All of the costs associated infrastructure such as space, electricity, maintenance, and security can be offloaded into a singular operational expense.[1] This significantly reduces barriers of entry into the large-scale computing space.[3] The "pay-as-you-go" model of cloud computing services means that organizations only have to pay for as much as they use. This can mean significant savings in the long run. The ability to add these services "on-the-fly" even further enhances an organizations adaptability to rapidly changing demands from their clientele/users.

===Disadvantages===
No new technology comes without its disadvantages. With cloud computing companies put their data and applications in the hands of others. As one can imagine, this is a significant risk that must be considered. Thus organizations that invest in such services must be able to trust that their intellectual property is handled in a secure manner. No matter how secure a cloud solution may be, mission-critical data and applications should generally be kept within the organization. Organizations and individuals considering cloud solutions should research carefully and determine the control the provider and the client have over data, and how data encryption and recovery is carried out.

==Companies Offering Cloud Computing Services==
[[Image:Googleapps.gif|thumb|350px|Google Apps]]
===Software As A Service===
There are many companies that offer ''SaaS''. Individuals and organizations can use Google's infrastructure to run their office applications such as [http://www.gmail.com Gmail] and [http://docs.google.com Google Docs]. Other commercial software include project management tools from [http://www.clarizen.com/ Clarizen] as well as customer relationship management software from [http://www.salesforce.com/ Salesforce] and [http://www.zoho.com Zoho].[1] These online applications remove significant burden from IT departments by being easily deployed and managed. It also frees their users from being tethered to a singular machine, as all they need is to be connected to the internet to access the cloud. As an example, the Telegraph Media Group successfully migrated 1,400 of its employees to [http://www.google.com/apps/ Google Apps]. They found services to be superior to their previous software package, as connecting to the cloud eased collaboration and communication. It is estimated that over the next three years the organization will reduce software costs by 80%.[6]

[[Image:Amazonec2.jpg|thumb|350px|Amazon EC2]]
===Hardware As A Service===
Amazon offers a web service called [http://aws.amazon.com/ec2/ Elastic Compute Cloud] or [http://aws.amazon.com/ec2/ EC2]. This allows users to purchase computer processing power online from Amazon, and on the basis on the processor cores, storage and data transfer they require in each "instance".[1] Machines are virtualized, and each functions as virtual private server with variable system specifications. Costs are incurred by usage in terms of hours per virtual machine, and the amount of data transferred. It uses a simple web service interface to obtain and configure capacity with minimal friction.
 
[http://www.gogrid.com/ GoGrid] is another cloud infrastructure service provider, hosting Linux and Windows virtual machines managed by a web-based server control panel. Similar to Amazon's EC2 service, they offer solutions on a cloud that are scalable, reliable, affordable, and easy to use.

==References==
#[http://www.explainingcomputers.com/cloud.html Cloud Computing: An Introduction]
#[http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 What Cloud Computing Really Means]
#[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing#History History of Cloud Computing]
#[http://lonewolflibrarian.wordpress.com/2009/02/24/what-cloud-computing-really-means022409/ Cloud Computing: Everything and the Kitchen Sink]
#[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hplXnFUlPmg Explaining Cloud Computing]
#[http://software.silicon.com/applications/0,39024653,39263301,00.htm Telegraph spreads the news on Google Apps]
#[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardware_as_a_service HaaS]

==See Also==
*[[WLAN Standard 802.11n]]
*[[Ethical Hacking]]
*[[CAPTCHA]]
*[[IP Spoofing]]

==External Links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing Wikipedia's entry on Cloud Computing]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJncFirhjPg&feature=related Cloud Computing in Plain English]
*[http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 What Cloud Computing Really Means]
*[http://code.google.com/appengine/ Google AppEngine]
*[http://www.salesforce.com/platform/ Salesforce.com Enterprise Cloud Computing]
*[http://radar.oreilly.com/2008/10/web-20-and-cloud-computing.html Web 2.0 and Cloud Computing]

Cloud Computing

2009-04-12T23:56:40Z

Kimm23:

[[Image:Cloud.jpg|thumb|450px|A diagram Cloud Computing.[4]]]

'''Cloud Computing''' is a style of distributed computing where clusters of networked computers work together in a grid to perform massive tasks. They often provide services for end users in a dynamically scalable and seamless fashion.[3] They allow organizations to avoid costly capital expenditures of software and hardware while providing the benefits of both. The development of cloud computing has been compared to the development of the electricity network a century ago, where companies stop producing their own power and instead harness the power of a massive grid.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hplXnFUlPmg [5]]

==Services==
Cloud computing offers the services of large infrastructure to the variable needs of end users. It allows individuals and organizations to connect to a "cloud" of computing resources to fuel their informational needs.It satisfies the need to increase capacity or add capabilities on the fly without investing in new infrastructure, training new personnel, or licensing new software.[2] There are two main categories of service.

===Software as a Service (SaaS)===
Software as a service is where computer applications are accessed directly over the Internet, rather than being installed on local desktops or data centre servers. SaaS allows network access to commercially available software. It delivers a single application through the browser to thousands of users using a multitenant architecture.[2] It allows clients the freedom to avoid investment in servers and software licensing and grants providers low-maintenance costs since only a single application must be managed.

===Hardware as a Service (HaaS)===
Hardware as a service is where computer processing capacity is purchased over the web. It is the delivery of computer infrastructure as a service. It allows clients to forego purchasing servers, software, space, and equipment and instead purchase it as a fully outsourced service. Costs are generally reflected with the amount of usage. It is characterized as being elastic, flexible, inexpensive, and reliable. This is because demands for computing power can be dynamically scalable with the reliability associated with large infrastructures.

==Tradeoffs==
As with any organizational decision there are tradeoffs that must be considered when adopting a new technology, even with one as convenient and useful as cloud computing.

===Advantages===
As stated above, cloud computing offers organizations to forego costly capital expenditures of hardware and software. All of the costs associated infrastructure such as space, electricity, maintenance, and security can be offloaded into a singular operational expense.[1] This significantly reduces barriers of entry into the large-scale computing space.[3] The "pay-as-you-go" model of cloud computing services means that organizations only have to pay for as much as they use. This can mean significant savings in the long run. The ability to add these services "on-the-fly" even further enhances an organizations adaptability to rapidly changing demands from their clientele/users.

===Disadvantages===
No new technology comes without its disadvantages. With cloud computing companies put their data and applications in the hands of others. As one can imagine, this is a significant risk that must be considered. Thus organizations that invest in such services must be able to trust that their intellectual property is handled in a secure manner. No matter how secure a cloud solution may be, mission-critical data and applications should generally be kept within the organization. Organizations and individuals considering cloud solutions should research carefully and determine the control the provider and the client have over data, and how data encryption and recovery is carried out.

==Companies Offering Cloud Computing Services==
[[Image:Googleapps.gif|thumb|350px|Google Apps]]
===Software As A Service===
There are many companies that offer ''SaaS''. Individuals and organizations can use Google's infrastructure to run their office applications such as [http://www.gmail.com Gmail] and [http://docs.google.com Google Docs]. Other commercial software include project management tools from [http://www.clarizen.com/ Clarizen] as well as customer relationship management software from [http://www.salesforce.com/ Salesforce] and [http://www.zoho.com Zoho].[1] These online applications remove significant burden from IT departments by being easily deployed and managed. It also frees their users from being tethered to a singular machine, as all they need is to be connected to the internet to access the cloud. As an example, the Telegraph Media Group successfully migrated 1,400 of its employees to [http://www.google.com/apps/ Google Apps]. They found services to be superior to their previous software package, as connecting to the cloud eased collaboration and communication. It is estimated that over the next three years the organization will reduce software costs by 80%.[6]

[[Image:Amazonec2.jpg|thumb|350px|Amazon EC2]]
===Hardware As A Service===
Amazon offers a web service called [http://aws.amazon.com/ec2/ Elastic Compute Cloud] or [http://aws.amazon.com/ec2/ EC2]. This allows users to purchase computer processing power online from Amazon, and on the basis on the processor cores, storage and data transfer they require in each "instance".[1] Machines are virtualized, and each functions as virtual private server with variable system specifications. Costs are incurred by usage in terms of hours per virtual machine, and the amount of data transferred. It uses a simple web service interface to obtain and configure capacity with minimal friction.
 
[http://www.gogrid.com/ GoGrid] is another cloud infrastructure service provider, hosting Linux and Windows virtual machines managed by a web-based server control panel. Similar to Amazon's EC2 service, they offer solutions on a cloud that are scalable, reliable, affordable, and easy to use.

==References==
#[http://www.explainingcomputers.com/cloud.html Cloud Computing: An Introduction]
#[http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 What Cloud Computing Really Means]
#[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing#History History of Cloud Computing]
#[http://lonewolflibrarian.wordpress.com/2009/02/24/what-cloud-computing-really-means022409/ Cloud Computing: Everything and the Kitchen Sink]
#[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hplXnFUlPmg Explaining Cloud Computing]
#[http://software.silicon.com/applications/0,39024653,39263301,00.htm Telegraph spreads the news on Google Apps]

==See Also==
*[[WLAN Standard 802.11n]]
*[[Ethical Hacking]]
*[[CAPTCHA]]
*[[IP Spoofing]]

==External Links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing Wikipedia's entry on Cloud Computing]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJncFirhjPg&feature=related Cloud Computing in Plain English]
*[http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 What Cloud Computing Really Means]
*[http://code.google.com/appengine/ Google AppEngine]
*[http://www.salesforce.com/platform/ Salesforce.com Enterprise Cloud Computing]
*[http://radar.oreilly.com/2008/10/web-20-and-cloud-computing.html Web 2.0 and Cloud Computing]

Cloud Computing

2009-04-12T23:46:50Z

Kimm23:

[[Image:Cloud.jpg|thumb|450px|A diagram Cloud Computing.[4]]]

'''Cloud Computing''' is a style of distributed computing where clusters of networked computers work together in a grid to perform massive tasks. They often provide services for end users in a dynamically scalable and seamless fashion. They allow organizations to avoid costly capital expenditures of software and hardware while providing the benefits of both. The development of cloud computing has been compared to the development of the electricity network a century ago, where companies stop producing their own power and instead harness the power of a massive grid.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hplXnFUlPmg [5]]

==Services==
Cloud computing offers the services of large infrastructure to the variable needs of end users. It allows individuals and organizations to connect to a "cloud" of computing resources to fuel their informational needs.It satisfies the need to increase capacity or add capabilities on the fly without investing in new infrastructure, training new personnel, or licensing new software.[2] There are two main categories of service.

===Software as a Service (SaaS)===
Software as a service is where computer applications are accessed directly over the Internet, rather than being installed on local desktops or data centre servers. SaaS allows network access to commercially available software. It delivers a single application through the browser to thousands of users using a multitenant architecture.[2] It allows clients the freedom to avoid investment in servers and software licensing and grants providers low-maintenance costs since only a single application must be managed.

===Hardware as a Service (HaaS)===
Hardware as a service is where computer processing capacity is purchased over the web. It is the delivery of computer infrastructure as a service. It allows clients to forego purchasing servers, software, space, and equipment and instead purchase it as a fully outsourced service. Costs are generally reflected with the amount of usage. It is characterized as being elastic, flexible, inexpensive, and reliable. This is because demands for computing power can be dynamically scalable with the reliability associated with large infrastructures.

==Tradeoffs==
As with any organizational decision there are tradeoffs that must be considered when adopting a new technology, even with one as convenient and useful as cloud computing.

===Advantages===
As stated above, cloud computing offers organizations to forego costly capital expenditures of hardware and software. All of the costs associated infrastructure such as space, electricity, maintenance, and security can be offloaded into a singular expense. The "pay-as-you-go" model of cloud computing services means that organizations only have to pay for as much as they use. This can mean significant savings in the long run. The ability to add these services "on-the-fly" even further enhances an organizations adaptability to rapidly changing demands from their clientele. The

===Disadvantages===
No new technology comes without its disadvantages. With cloud computing companies put their data and applications in the hands of others. As one can imagine, this is a significant risk that must be considered. Thus organizations that invest in such services must be able to trust that their intellectual property is handled in a secure manner.

==Companies Offering Cloud Computing Services==
[[Image:Googleapps.gif|thumb|350px|Google Apps]]
===Software As A Service===
There are many companies that offer ''SaaS''. Individuals and organizations can use Google's infrastructure to run their office applications such as [http://www.gmail.com Gmail] and [http://docs.google.com Google Docs]. Other commercial software include project management tools from [http://www.clarizen.com/ Clarizen] as well as customer relationship management software from [http://www.salesforce.com/ Salesforce] and [http://www.zoho.com Zoho].[1] These online applications remove significant burden from IT departments by being easily deployed and managed. It also frees their users from being tethered to a singular machine, as all they need is to be connected to the internet to access the cloud. As an example, the Telegraph Media Group successfully migrated 1,400 of its employees to [http://www.google.com/apps/ Google Apps]. They found services to be superior to their previous software package, as connecting to the cloud eased collaboration and communication. It is estimated that over the next three years the organization will reduce software costs by 80%.[6]

[[Image:Amazonec2.jpg|thumb|350px|Amazon EC2]]
===Hardware As A Service===
Amazon offers a web service called [http://aws.amazon.com/ec2/ Elastic Compute Cloud] or [http://aws.amazon.com/ec2/ EC2]. This allows users to purchase computer processing power online from Amazon, and on the basis on the processor cores, storage and data transfer they require in each "instance".[1] Machines are virtualized, and each functions as virtual private server with variable system specifications. Costs are incurred by usage in terms of hours per virtual machine, and the amount of data transferred. It uses a simple web service interface to obtain and configure capacity with minimal friction.
 
[http://www.gogrid.com/ GoGrid] is another cloud infrastructure service provider, hosting Linux and Windows virtual machines managed by a web-based server control panel. Similar to Amazon's EC2 service, they offer solutions on a cloud that are scalable, reliable, affordable, and easy to use.

==References==
#[http://www.explainingcomputers.com/cloud.html Cloud Computing: An Introduction]
#[http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 What Cloud Computing Really Means]
#[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing#History History of Cloud Computing]
#[http://lonewolflibrarian.wordpress.com/2009/02/24/what-cloud-computing-really-means022409/ Cloud Computing: Everything and the Kitchen Sink]
#[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hplXnFUlPmg Explaining Cloud Computing]
#[http://software.silicon.com/applications/0,39024653,39263301,00.htm Telegraph spreads the news on Google Apps]
==See Also==
*[[WLAN Standard 802.11n]]
*[[Ethical Hacking]]
*[[CAPTCHA]]
*[[IP Spoofing]]

==External Links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing Wikipedia's entry on Cloud Computing]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJncFirhjPg&feature=related Cloud Computing in Plain English]
*[http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 What Cloud Computing Really Means]
*[http://code.google.com/appengine/ Google AppEngine]
*[http://www.salesforce.com/platform/ Salesforce.com Enterprise Cloud Computing]
*[http://radar.oreilly.com/2008/10/web-20-and-cloud-computing.html Web 2.0 and Cloud Computing]

Cloud Computing

2009-04-12T23:37:52Z

Kimm23:

[[Image:Cloud.jpg|thumb|450px|A diagram Cloud Computing.[4]]]

'''Cloud Computing''' is a style of distributed computing where clusters of networked computers work together in a grid to perform massive tasks. They often provide services for end users in a dynamically scalable and seamless fashion. They allow organizations to avoid costly capital expenditures of software and hardware while providing the benefits of both. The development of cloud computing has been compared to the development of the electricity network a century ago, where companies stop producing their own power and instead harness the power of a massive grid.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hplXnFUlPmg [5]]

==Services==
Cloud computing offers the services of large infrastructure to the variable needs of end users. It allows individuals and organizations to connect to a "cloud" of computing resources to fuel their informational needs.It satisfies the need to increase capacity or add capabilities on the fly without investing in new infrastructure, training new personnel, or licensing new software.[2] There are two main categories of service.

===Software as a Service (SaaS)===
Software as a service is where computer applications are accessed directly over the Internet, rather than being installed on local desktops or data centre servers. SaaS allows network access to commercially available software. It delivers a single application through the browser to thousands of users using a multitenant architecture.[2] It allows clients the freedom to avoid investment in servers and software licensing and grants providers low-maintenance costs since only a single application must be managed.

===Hardware as a Service (HaaS)===
Hardware as a service is where computer processing capacity is purchased over the web. It is the delivery of computer infrastructure as a service. It allows clients to forego purchasing servers, software, space, and equipment and instead purchase it as a fully outsourced service. Costs are generally reflected with the amount of usage. It is characterized as being elastic, flexible, inexpensive, and reliable. This is because demands for computing power can be dynamically scalable with the reliability associated with large infrastructures.

==Tradeoffs==
As with any organizational decision there are tradeoffs that must be considered when adopting a new technology, even with one as convenient and useful as cloud computing.

===Advantages===
As stated above, cloud computing offers organizations to forego costly capital expenditures of hardware and software. All of the costs associated infrastructure such as space, electricity, maintenance, and security can be offloaded into a singular expense. The "pay-as-you-go" model of cloud computing services means that organizations only have to pay for as much as they use. This can mean significant savings in the long run. The ability to add these services "on-the-fly" even further enhances an organizations adaptability to rapidly changing demands from their clientele. The

===Disadvantages===
No new technology comes without its disadvantages. With cloud computing companies put their data and applications in the hands of others. As one can imagine, this is a significant risk that must be considered. Thus organizations that invest in such services must be able to trust that their intellectual property is handled in a secure manner.

==Companies Offering Cloud Computing Services==
[[Image:Googleapps.gif|thumb|350px|Google Apps]]
===Software As A Service===
There are many companies that offer ''SaaS''. Individuals and organizations can use Google's infrastructure to run their office applications such as [http://www.gmail.com Gmail] and [http://docs.google.com Google Docs]. Other commercial software include project management tools from [http://www.clarizen.com/ Clarizen] as well as customer relationship management software from [http://www.salesforce.com/ Salesforce] and [http://www.zoho.com Zoho].[1] These online applications remove significant burden from IT departments by being easily deployed and managed. It also frees their users from being tethered to a singular machine, as all they need is to be connected to the internet to access the cloud. As an example, the Telegraph Media Group successfully migrated 1,400 of its employees to [http://www.google.com/apps/ Google Apps]. They found services to be superior to their previous software package, as connecting to the cloud eased collaboration and communication. It is estimated that over the next three years the organization will reduce software costs by 80%.[6]

[[Image:Amazonec2.jpg|thumb|350px|Amazon EC2]]
===Hardware As A Service===
Amazon offers a web service called Elastic Compute Cloud or EC2. This allows users to purchase computer processing power online from Amazon, and on the basis on the processor cores, storage and data transfer they require in each "instance".[1]

==References==
#[http://www.explainingcomputers.com/cloud.html Cloud Computing: An Introduction]
#[http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 What Cloud Computing Really Means]
#[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing#History History of Cloud Computing]
#[http://lonewolflibrarian.wordpress.com/2009/02/24/what-cloud-computing-really-means022409/ Cloud Computing: Everything and the Kitchen Sink]
#[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hplXnFUlPmg Explaining Cloud Computing]
#[http://software.silicon.com/applications/0,39024653,39263301,00.htm Telegraph spreads the news on Google Apps]
==See Also==
*[[WLAN Standard 802.11n]]
*[[Ethical Hacking]]
*[[CAPTCHA]]
*[[IP Spoofing]]

==External Links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing Wikipedia's entry on Cloud Computing]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJncFirhjPg&feature=related Cloud Computing in Plain English]
*[http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 What Cloud Computing Really Means]
*[http://code.google.com/appengine/ Google AppEngine]
*[http://www.salesforce.com/platform/ Salesforce.com Enterprise Cloud Computing]
*[http://radar.oreilly.com/2008/10/web-20-and-cloud-computing.html Web 2.0 and Cloud Computing]

File:Amazonec2.jpg

2009-04-12T23:36:48Z

Kimm23:

Cloud Computing

2009-04-12T23:34:25Z

Kimm23:

[[Image:Cloud.jpg|thumb|450px|A diagram Cloud Computing.[4]]]

'''Cloud Computing''' is a style of distributed computing where clusters of networked computers work together in a grid to perform massive tasks. They often provide services for end users in a dynamically scalable and seamless fashion. They allow organizations to avoid costly capital expenditures of software and hardware while providing the benefits of both. The development of cloud computing has been compared to the development of the electricity network a century ago, where companies stop producing their own power and instead harness the power of a massive grid.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hplXnFUlPmg [5]]

==Services==
Cloud computing offers the services of large infrastructure to the variable needs of end users. It allows individuals and organizations to connect to a "cloud" of computing resources to fuel their informational needs.It satisfies the need to increase capacity or add capabilities on the fly without investing in new infrastructure, training new personnel, or licensing new software.[2] There are two main categories of service.

===Software as a Service (SaaS)===
Software as a service is where computer applications are accessed directly over the Internet, rather than being installed on local desktops or data centre servers. SaaS allows network access to commercially available software. It delivers a single application through the browser to thousands of users using a multitenant architecture.[2] It allows clients the freedom to avoid investment in servers and software licensing and grants providers low-maintenance costs since only a single application must be managed.

===Hardware as a Service (HaaS)===
Hardware as a service is where computer processing capacity is purchased over the web. It is the delivery of computer infrastructure as a service. It allows clients to forego purchasing servers, software, space, and equipment and instead purchase it as a fully outsourced service. Costs are generally reflected with the amount of usage. It is characterized as being elastic, flexible, inexpensive, and reliable. This is because demands for computing power can be dynamically scalable with the reliability associated with large infrastructures.

==Tradeoffs==
As with any organizational decision there are tradeoffs that must be considered when adopting a new technology, even with one as convenient and useful as cloud computing.

===Advantages===
As stated above, cloud computing offers organizations to forego costly capital expenditures of hardware and software. All of the costs associated infrastructure such as space, electricity, maintenance, and security can be offloaded into a singular expense. The "pay-as-you-go" model of cloud computing services means that organizations only have to pay for as much as they use. This can mean significant savings in the long run. The ability to add these services "on-the-fly" even further enhances an organizations adaptability to rapidly changing demands from their clientele. The

===Disadvantages===
No new technology comes without its disadvantages. With cloud computing companies put their data and applications in the hands of others. As one can imagine, this is a significant risk that must be considered. Thus organizations that invest in such services must be able to trust that their intellectual property is handled in a secure manner.

==Companies Offering Cloud Computing Services==
[[Image:Googleapps.gif|thumb|350px|Google Apps]]
===Software As A Service===
There are many companies that offer ''SaaS''. Individuals and organizations can use Google's infrastructure to run their office applications such as [http://www.gmail.com Gmail] and [http://docs.google.com Google Docs]. Other commercial software include project management tools from [http://www.clarizen.com/ Clarizen] as well as customer relationship management software from [http://www.salesforce.com/ Salesforce] and [http://www.zoho.com Zoho].[1] These online applications remove significant burden from IT departments by being easily deployed and managed. It also frees their users from being tethered to a singular machine, as all they need is to be connected to the internet to access the cloud. As an example, the Telegraph Media Group successfully migrated 1,400 of its employees to [http://www.google.com/apps/ Google Apps]. They found services to be superior to their previous software package, as connecting to the cloud eased collaboration and communication. It is estimated that over the next three years the organization will reduce software costs by 80%.[6]

===Hardware As A Service===
Amazon offers a web service called Elastic Compute Cloud or EC2. This allows users to purchase computer processing power online from Amazon, and on the basis on the processor cores, storage and data transfer they require in each "instance".[1]

==References==
#[http://www.explainingcomputers.com/cloud.html Cloud Computing: An Introduction]
#[http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 What Cloud Computing Really Means]
#[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing#History History of Cloud Computing]
#[http://lonewolflibrarian.wordpress.com/2009/02/24/what-cloud-computing-really-means022409/ Cloud Computing: Everything and the Kitchen Sink]
#[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hplXnFUlPmg Explaining Cloud Computing]
#[http://software.silicon.com/applications/0,39024653,39263301,00.htm Telegraph spreads the news on Google Apps]
==See Also==
*[[WLAN Standard 802.11n]]
*[[Ethical Hacking]]
*[[CAPTCHA]]
*[[IP Spoofing]]

==External Links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing Wikipedia's entry on Cloud Computing]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJncFirhjPg&feature=related Cloud Computing in Plain English]
*[http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 What Cloud Computing Really Means]
*[http://code.google.com/appengine/ Google AppEngine]
*[http://www.salesforce.com/platform/ Salesforce.com Enterprise Cloud Computing]
*[http://radar.oreilly.com/2008/10/web-20-and-cloud-computing.html Web 2.0 and Cloud Computing]

File:Googleapps.gif

2009-04-12T23:20:22Z

Kimm23:

Cloud Computing

2009-04-12T23:12:30Z

Kimm23:

Cloud Computing

2009-04-12T23:06:57Z

Kimm23:

Cloud Computing

2009-04-12T23:03:46Z

Kimm23:

Cloud Computing

2009-04-12T22:49:18Z

Kimm23:

Cloud Computing

2009-04-12T22:24:52Z

Kimm23:

[[Image:Cloud.jpg|thumb|750px|A diagram Cloud Computing.[4]]]

'''Cloud Computing''' is a style of distributed computing where clusters of networked computers work together in a grid to perform massive tasks. They often provide services for end users in a dynamically scalable and seamless fashion. They allow organizations to avoid costly capital expenditures of software and hardware while providing the benefits of both. The development of cloud computing has been compared to the development of the electricity network a century ago, where companies stop producing their own power and instead harness the power of a massive grid.

==Services==
Cloud computing offers the services of large infrastructure to the variable needs of end users. It satisfies the need to increase capacity or add capabilities on the fly without investing in new infrastructure, training new personnel, or licensing new software.[2] There are two main categories of service.
===Software as a Service===

===Hardware as a Service===

==Tradeoffs==
As with any organizational decision there are tradeoffs that must be considered when adopting a new technology, even with one as convenient and useful as cloud computing.

===Advantages===
As stated above, cloud computing offers organizations to forego costly capital expenditures of hardware and software. All of the costs associated infrastructure such as space, electricity, maintenance, and security can be offloaded into a singular expense. The "pay-as-you-go" model of cloud computing services means that organizations only have to pay for as much as they use. This can mean significant savings in the long run. The ability to add these services "on-the-fly" even further enhances an organizations adaptability to rapidly changing demands from their clientele.

===Disadvantages===
No new technology comes without its disadvantages. With cloud computing companies put their data and applications in the hands of others. As one can imagine, this is a significant risk that must be considered. Thus organizations that invest in such services must be able to trust that their intellectual property is handled in a secure manner.

==Companies Offering Cloud Computing==
====Amazon EC2====
====Google AppEngine====
==References==
#[http://www.explainingcomputers.com/cloud.html Cloud Computing: An Introduction]
#[http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 What Cloud Computing Really Means]
#[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing#History History of Cloud Computing]
#[http://lonewolflibrarian.wordpress.com/2009/02/24/what-cloud-computing-really-means022409/ Cloud Computing: Everything and the Kitchen Sink]
==See Also==

==External Links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing Wikipedia's entry on Cloud Computing]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJncFirhjPg&feature=related Cloud Computing in Plain English]
*[http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 What Cloud Computing Really Means]
*[http://code.google.com/appengine/ Google AppEngine]
*[http://www.salesforce.com/platform/ Salesforce.com Enterprise Cloud Computing]
*[http://radar.oreilly.com/2008/10/web-20-and-cloud-computing.html Web 2.0 and Cloud Computing]

File:Cloud.jpg

2009-04-12T22:21:17Z

Kimm23: Cloud Computing!

Cloud Computing!

Cloud Computing

2009-04-12T22:17:31Z

Kimm23:

[[Image:Cloud.png|thumb|300px|Clouds are nice.]]

'''Cloud Computing''' is a style of distributed computing where clusters of networked computers work together in a grid to perform massive tasks. They often provide services for end users in a dynamically scalable and seamless fashion. They allow organizations to avoid costly capital expenditures of software and hardware while providing the benefits of both. The development of cloud computing has been compared to the development of the electricity network a century ago, where companies stop producing their own power and instead harness the power of a massive grid.

==Services==
Cloud computing offers the services of large infrastructure to the variable needs of end users. It satisfies the need to increase capacity or add capabilities on the fly without investing in new infrastructure, training new personnel, or licensing new software.[2] There are two main categories of service.
===Software as a Service===

===Hardware as a Service===

==Tradeoffs==
As with any organizational decision there are tradeoffs that must be considered when adopting a new technology, even with one as convenient and useful as cloud computing.

===Advantages===
As stated above, cloud computing offers organizations to forego costly capital expenditures of hardware and software. All of the costs associated infrastructure such as space, electricity, maintenance, and security can be offloaded into a singular expense. The "pay-as-you-go" model of cloud computing services means that organizations only have to pay for as much as they use. This can mean significant savings in the long run. The ability to add these services "on-the-fly" even further enhances an organizations adaptability to rapidly changing demands from their clientele.

===Disadvantages===
No new technology comes without its disadvantages. With cloud computing companies put their data and applications in the hands of others. As one can imagine, this is a significant risk that must be considered. Thus organizations that invest in such services must be able to trust that their intellectual property is handled in a secure manner.

==Companies Offering Cloud Computing==
====Amazon EC2====
====Google AppEngine====
==References==
#[http://www.explainingcomputers.com/cloud.html Cloud Computing: An Introduction]
#[http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 What Cloud Computing Really Means]
#[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing#History History of Cloud Computing]

==See Also==

==External Links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing Wikipedia's entry on Cloud Computing]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJncFirhjPg&feature=related Cloud Computing in Plain English]
*[http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 What Cloud Computing Really Means]
*[http://code.google.com/appengine/ Google AppEngine]
*[http://www.salesforce.com/platform/ Salesforce.com Enterprise Cloud Computing]
*[http://radar.oreilly.com/2008/10/web-20-and-cloud-computing.html Web 2.0 and Cloud Computing]

Cloud Computing

2009-04-12T22:00:10Z

Kimm23:

'''Cloud Computing''' is a style of distributed computing where clusters of networked computers work together in a grid to perform massive tasks. They often provide services for end users in a dynamically scalable and seamless fashion. They allow organizations to avoid costly capital expenditures of software and hardware while providing the benefits of both. The development of cloud computing has been compared to the development of the electricity network a century ago, where companies stop producing their own power and instead harness the power of a massive grid.

==Services==
Cloud computing offers the services of large infrastructure to the variable needs of end users. It satisfies the need to increase capacity or add capabilities on the fly without investing in new infrastructure, training new personnel, or licensing new software.[2] There are two main categories of service.
===Software as a Service===

===Hardware as a Service===

==Tradeoffs==
As with any organizational decision there are tradeoffs that must be considered when adopting a new technology, even with one as convenient and useful as cloud computing.

===Advantages===
As stated above, cloud computing offers organizations to forego costly capital expenditures of hardware and software. All of the costs associated infrastructure such as space, electricity, maintenance, and security can be offloaded into a singular expense. The "pay-as-you-go" model of cloud computing services means that organizations only have to pay for as much as they use. This can mean significant savings in the long run. The ability to add these services "on-the-fly" even further enhances an organizations adaptability to rapidly changing demands from their clientele.

===Disadvantages===
No new technology comes without its disadvantages. With cloud computing companies put their data and applications in the hands of others. As one can imagine, this is a significant risk that must be considered. Thus organizations that invest in such services must be able to trust that their intellectual property is handled in a secure manner.

==Companies Offering Cloud Computing==

==References==
#[http://www.explainingcomputers.com/cloud.html Cloud Computing: An Introduction]
#[http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031 What Cloud Computing Really Means]
#[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing#History History of Cloud Computing]
==See Also==

==External Links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing Wikipedia's entry on Cloud Computing]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJncFirhjPg&feature=related Cloud Computing in Plain English]

Cloud Computing

2009-04-12T21:37:09Z

Kimm23:

Cloud Computing

2009-04-12T21:16:13Z

Kimm23:

Cloud Computing

2009-04-12T20:57:41Z

Kimm23:

Cloud Computing

2009-04-12T20:56:54Z

Kimm23:

==Software as a Service==

==Hardware as a Service==

==References==

==See Also==

==External Links==

Cloud Computing

2009-04-12T20:48:50Z

Kimm23:

==Contents==

==References==

==See Also==

==External Links==

Cloud Computing

2009-04-06T06:50:39Z

Kimm23:

==Contents==

==References==

==See Also==

==External Links==

Cloud Computing

2009-04-06T06:50:26Z

Kimm23: New page: ==Contents== =References= ===See Also=== ==External Links==

==Contents==

=References=

===See Also===

==External Links==

Exporting from Blender into SimGT

2009-04-03T04:52:59Z

Kimm23:

==Details==
[[Image:Converttodae.jpg]]
[[Image:Importscene.jpg]]
[[Image:Deleteblendroot.jpg]]
[[Image:Importscenetexturemap.jpg]]
[[Image:Setmaterial.jpg]]
[[Image:Savetomodelresource.jpg]]

File:Setmaterial.jpg

2009-04-03T04:50:18Z

Kimm23:

File:Savetomodelresource.jpg

2009-04-03T04:50:07Z

Kimm23:

File:Importscenetexturemap.jpg

2009-04-03T04:49:56Z

Kimm23:

File:Importscene.jpg

2009-04-03T04:49:45Z

Kimm23:

File:Deleteblendroot.jpg

2009-04-03T04:49:33Z

Kimm23:

File:Converttodae.jpg

2009-04-03T04:49:14Z

Kimm23:

Extract Logging Data

2009-04-03T04:43:55Z

Kimm23:

==Details==
[[Image:Showpackagecontents.jpg]]
[[Image:Browseforlogs.jpg]]

File:Showpackagecontents.jpg

2009-04-03T04:43:01Z

Kimm23:

File:Browseforlogs.jpg

2009-04-03T04:42:48Z

Kimm23:

Setting Pedestrian Path

2009-04-03T04:29:57Z

Kimm23:

==Details==
[[Image:Pedpath.jpg]]

File:Pedpath.jpg

2009-04-03T04:29:31Z

Kimm23:

SimulatorGT

2009-04-03T04:17:11Z

Kimm23:

'''''SimulatorGT''''' is a Capstone project developed for the Software Engineering and Game Design program. It is designed to be a driving simulator for psychology experiments.

{|align="right"
|-
| [[Image:SimulationGT.jpg|thumb|300px|<div align="center">SimulatorGT Logo</div>
 Developers:J. Jaskolka, M. Kim, N. Petta, L. Goedvolk
 Language: C++
 OS: Windows, Mac OSX
 Genre: Driving Simulation]]
|-
|}

==Description==

'''''SimulatorGT''''' (abbreviated to '''''SimGT''''') is a driving simulation application developed for the Software Engineering and Game Design Capstone Project for 2008-2009 year. It implements a driving simulation that can be used to conduct psychological experiments. It utilizes the [http://www.terathon.com/c4engine/index.php C4 Game Engine] by Terathon Software as a base game development platform. It seeks to observe how humans react to various common stimuli presented while driving. ''SimulationGT'' collects information about subjects' actions during scenarios and stores all data in detailed log files. It features fully documented code and a detailed [http://www.cas.mcmaster.ca/~jaskolj/SimGT/index.html API] including dependency graphs, caller graphs as well as collaboration diagrams. In addition it features detailed worlds, pedestrian and vehicle pathing, and a powerful triggering system.

 
{| border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="1002" align="left" style="margin-top: 12px; border: solid 1px #444; background-color: #ccffff;"
| style="padding: 3px 0px 3px 5px; font-size: 120%; font-weight: bold;" | User Documentation
|-
| style="padding: 6px 8px 6px 8px; background-color: #EEE;" |

{| border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="background-color: #EEE; margin-top: 10px;"

| style="vertical-align: top; padding-right: 32px;" | '''Getting Started'''

* [[SimGT Installation]]

* [[Hosting a Simulation]]

* [[Connecting to a Simulation]]

* [[Customizing Profile and Controls]]

* [[Running a Multi-Monitor Session]]

| style="vertical-align: top; padding-right: 32px;" | '''World Editor'''

* [[Importing Models]]

* [[Setting a Skybox]]

* [[Setting Vehicle Paths]]

* [[Setting Pedestrian Path]]

* [[Creating Traffic Lights]]

| style="vertical-align: top; padding-right: 32px;" | '''Meshes and Armatures'''

* [[Import Textures]]

* [[UV Mapping]]

* [[Attaching Armatures to Meshes]]

* [[Exporting from Blender into SimGT]]

* [[Model Viewer Overview]]

| style="vertical-align: top; padding-right: 32px;" | '''Programming Topics'''

* [[Implementing Triggers]]

* [[Extract Logging Data]]

* [[Sounds]]

* [[Traffic Lights]]

|}
|}

Setting a Skybox

2009-04-03T04:16:09Z

Kimm23:

==Details==
[[Image:Setskybox1.jpg]]
[[Image:Setskybox2.jpg]]

File:Setskybox2.jpg

2009-04-03T04:14:42Z

Kimm23:

File:Setskybox1.jpg

2009-04-03T04:14:31Z

Kimm23:

SimulatorGT

2009-04-03T03:49:14Z

Kimm23:

'''''SimulatorGT''''' is a Capstone project developed for the Software Engineering and Game Design program. It is designed to be a driving simulator for psychology experiments.

{|align="right"
|-
| [[Image:SimulationGT.jpg|thumb|300px|<div align="center">SimulatorGT Logo</div>
 Developers:J. Jaskolka, M. Kim, N. Petta, L. Goedvolk
 Language: C++
 OS: Windows, Mac OSX
 Genre: Driving Simulation]]
|-
|}

==Description==

'''''SimulatorGT''''' (abbreviated to '''''SimGT''''') is a driving simulation application developed for the Software Engineering and Game Design Capstone Project for 2008-2009 year. It implements a driving simulation that can be used to conduct psychological experiments. It utilizes the [http://www.terathon.com/c4engine/index.php C4 Game Engine] by Terathon Software as a base game development platform. It seeks to observe how humans react to various common stimuli presented while driving. ''SimulationGT'' collects information about subjects' actions during scenarios and stores all data in detailed log files. It features fully documented code and a detailed [http://www.cas.mcmaster.ca/~jaskolj/SimGT/index.html API] including dependency graphs, caller graphs as well as collaboration diagrams. In addition it features detailed worlds, pedestrian and vehicle pathing, and a powerful triggering system.

 
{| border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="1002" align="left" style="margin-top: 12px; border: solid 1px #444; background-color: #ccffff;"
| style="padding: 3px 0px 3px 5px; font-size: 120%; font-weight: bold;" | User Documentation
|-
| style="padding: 6px 8px 6px 8px; background-color: #EEE;" |

{| border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="background-color: #EEE; margin-top: 10px;"

| style="vertical-align: top; padding-right: 32px;" | '''Getting Started'''

* [[SimGT Installation]]

* [[Hosting a Simulation]]

* [[Connecting to a Simulation]]

* [[Customizing Profile and Controls]]

* [[Running a Multi-Monitor Session]]

| style="vertical-align: top; padding-right: 32px;" | '''World Editor'''

* [[Importing Models]]

* [[Setting a Skybox]]

* [[Changing Weather]]

* [[Setting Vehicle Paths]]

* [[Setting Pedestrian Path]]

* [[Creating Traffic Lights]]

| style="vertical-align: top; padding-right: 32px;" | '''Meshes and Armatures'''

* [[Import Textures]]

* [[UV Mapping]]

* [[Attaching Armatures to Meshes]]

* [[Exporting from Blender into SimGT]]

* [[Model Viewer Overview]]

| style="vertical-align: top; padding-right: 32px;" | '''Programming Topics'''

* [[Implementing Triggers]]

* [[Extract Logging Data]]

* [[Sounds]]

* [[Traffic Lights]]

|}
|}

SimulatorGT

2009-04-03T03:48:51Z

Kimm23:

'''''SimulatorGT''''' is a Capstone project developed for the Software Engineering and Game Design program. It is designed to be a driving simulator for psychology experiments.

{|align="right"
|-
| [[Image:SimulationGT.jpg|thumb|300px|<div align="center">SimulatorGT Logo</div>
 Developers:J. Jaskolka, M. Kim, N. Petta, L. Goedvolk
 Language: C++
 OS: Windows, Mac OSX
 Genre: Driving Simulation]]
|-
|}

==Description==

'''''SimulatorGT''''' (abbreviated to '''''SimGT''''') is a driving simulation application developed for the Software Engineering and Game Design Capstone Project for 2008-2009 year. It implements a driving simulation that can be used to conduct psychological experiments. It utilizes the [http://www.terathon.com/c4engine/index.php C4 Game Engine] by Terathon Software as a base game development platform. It seeks to observe how humans react to various common stimuli presented while driving. ''SimulationGT'' collects information about subjects' actions during scenarios and stores all data in detailed log files. It features fully documented code and a detailed [http://www.cas.mcmaster.ca/~jaskolj/SimGT/index.html API] including dependency graphs, caller graphs as well as collaboration diagrams. In addition it features detailed worlds, pedestrian and vehicle pathing, and a powerful triggering system.

 
{| border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="1002" align="left" style="margin-top: 12px; border: solid 1px #444; background-color: #ccffff;"
| style="padding: 3px 0px 3px 5px; font-size: 120%; font-weight: bold;" | User Documentation
|-
| style="padding: 6px 8px 6px 8px; background-color: #EEE;" |

{| border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="background-color: #EEE; margin-top: 10px;"

| style="vertical-align: top; padding-right: 32px;" | '''Getting Started'''

* [[SimGT Installation]]

* [[Hosting a Simulation]]

* [[Connecting to a Simulation]]

* [[Customizing Profile and Controls]]

* [[Running a Multi-Monitor Session]]

| style="vertical-align: top; padding-right: 32px;" | '''World Editor'''

* [[Importing Models]]

* [[Setting a Skybox]]

* [[Changing Weather]]

* [[Setting Vehicle Paths]]

* [[Setting Pedestrian Path]]

* [[Creating Traffic Lights]]

| style="vertical-align: top; padding-right: 32px;" | '''Meshes and Armatures'''

* [[Import Textures]]

* [[UV Mapping]]

* [[Attaching Armatures to Meshes]]

* [[Exporting from Blender into SimGT]]

* [[Model Viewer Overview]]

| style="vertical-align: top; padding-right: 32px;" | '''Programming Topics'''

* [[Implementing Triggers]]

* [[Extract Logging Data]]

* [[Lights and Shadows]]

* [[Sounds]]

* [[Traffic Lights]]

|}
|}

SimulatorGT

2009-04-03T03:48:00Z

Kimm23:

'''''SimulatorGT''''' is a Capstone project developed for the Software Engineering and Game Design program. It is designed to be a driving simulator for psychology experiments.

{|align="right"
|-
| [[Image:SimulationGT.jpg|thumb|300px|<div align="center">SimulatorGT Logo</div>
 Developers:J. Jaskolka, M. Kim, N. Petta, L. Goedvolk
 Language: C++
 OS: Windows, Mac OSX
 Genre: Driving Simulation]]
|-
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==Description==

'''''SimulatorGT''''' (abbreviated to '''''SimGT''''') is a driving simulation application developed for the Software Engineering and Game Design Capstone Project for 2008-2009 year. It implements a driving simulation that can be used to conduct psychological experiments. It utilizes the [http://www.terathon.com/c4engine/index.php C4 Game Engine] by Terathon Software as a base game development platform. It seeks to observe how humans react to various common stimuli presented while driving. ''SimulationGT'' collects information about subjects' actions during scenarios and stores all data in detailed log files. It features fully documented code and a detailed [http://www.cas.mcmaster.ca/~jaskolj/SimGT/index.html API] including dependency graphs, caller graphs as well as collaboration diagrams. In addition it features detailed worlds, pedestrian and vehicle pathing, and a powerful triggering system.

 
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| style="vertical-align: top; padding-right: 32px;" | '''Getting Started'''

* [[SimGT Installation]]

* [[Hosting a Simulation]]

* [[Connecting to a Simulation]]

* [[Customizing Profile and Controls]]

* [[Running a Multi-Monitor Session]]

| style="vertical-align: top; padding-right: 32px;" | '''World Editor'''

* [[Importing Models]]

* [[Setting a Skybox]]

* [[Changing Weather]]

* [[Setting Vehicle Paths]]

* [[Setting Pedestrian Path]]

* [[Creating Traffic Lights]]

| style="vertical-align: top; padding-right: 32px;" | '''Meshes and Armatures'''

* [[Import Meshes]]

* [[Import Textures]]

* [[UV Mapping]]

* [[Attaching Armatures to Meshes]]

* [[Exporting from Blender into SimGT]]

* [[Model Viewer Overview]]

| style="vertical-align: top; padding-right: 32px;" | '''Programming Topics'''

* [[Implementing Triggers]]

* [[Extract Logging Data]]

* [[Lights and Shadows]]

* [[Sounds]]

* [[Traffic Lights]]

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Running a Multi-Monitor Session

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==Details==
[[Image:hostgame.jpg]]

[[Image:joininggame.jpg]]

Customizing Profile and Controls

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==Details==
[[Image:setcontrolsettings.jpg]]
[[Image:setplayerprofile.jpg]]

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Connecting to a Simulation

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==Details==
[[Image:Joininggame.jpg]]

File:Joininggame.jpg

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Kimm23:

Import Textures

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Kimm23: New page: ==Getting Started== At times you may find that the textures provided are not what you need or possibly too limited for your tastes. In this case the C4 Game Engine allows you to import yo...

==Getting Started==
At times you may find that the textures provided are not what you need or possibly too limited for your tastes. In this case the C4 Game Engine allows you to import your own personal '''*.tga''' files to use as textures for objects. Many programs such as Adobe Photoshop support this file format and can be used to create Targa files. Texture maps used by the C4 Engine have the .tex file extension. For more information about texture format, please go [http://www.terathon.com/wiki/index.php?title=Importing_a_Texture Importing a Texture]. The most important thing you need to know for importing *.tga files is that they must be of length and width that is of a '''power of 2'''. (For Example: 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024...) If the length or width is not correct, you will receive an error message through the console saying that the import failed.

==Importing a Targa File (*.tga)==

Make sure that your *.tga file is placed somewhere in the '''Import''' folder before you begin. Start C4 and select '''Tools > Import Texture''' from the engine menu. The Import Texture window is displayed. Select the texture you want to import and click OK. A window is displayed that has import options. The default options are usually appropriate for importing a simple texture.

[[Image:imptex1.jpg]]

Then click OK. In the console you should see something like the following indicating success '''Imported Texture: *.tga'''. The texture imports into '''..\C4\Data\tex'''. If you did not see that make sure to check your height and width size of the texture to ensure they are powers of two. You may now use your imported texture in the world editor to apply to objects.

[[Image:imptex2.jpg]]

 
 
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'''References'''
 http://www.terathon.com/wiki/index.php?title=Importing_a_Texture