This paper presents a computing hosting system to provide virtual computing laboratories for learning activities is presented. This system has a distributed structure and it is based on clustering, 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.
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Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 2011 IEEE
Date of Conference: 4-6 April 2011