Software Fault Tolerance Techniques and Implementation / Laura L. Pullum.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pullum, Laura L., author.

Series:

Artech House computing library.

Artech House computing library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fault-tolerant computing.

Computer software--Reliability.

Computer software.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (358 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Boston, MA : Artech House, Inc., [2001]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Look to this innovative resource for the most comprehensive coverage of software fault tolerance techniques available in a single volume. It offers you a thorough understanding of the operation of critical software fault tolerance techniques and guides you through their design, operation and performance. You get an in-depth discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of specific techniques, so you can decide which ones are best suited for your work. The book examines key programming techniques such as assertions, checkpointing, and atomic actions, and provides design tips and models to assist in the development of critical fault tolerant software that helps ensure dependable performance. From software reliability, recovery, and redundancy... to design and data diverse software fault tolerance techniques, this practical reference provides detailed insight into techniques that can improve the overall dependability of your software. Publisher abstract.

Contents:

Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; References; 2 Structuring Redundancy for Software Fault Tolerance; References; 3 Design Methods, Programming Techniques, and Issues; References; 4 Design Diverse Software Fault Tolerance Techniques; References; 5 Data Diverse Software Fault Tolerance Techniques; References; 6 Other Software Fault Tolerance Techniques; References; 7 Adjudicating the Results; References; List of Acronyms; About the Author; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

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Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781580534703

1580534708

OCLC:

475973967