Introduction to Distributed Systems / Shubham Gupta.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gupta, Shubham, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer networks.

Heterogeneous distributed computing systems.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (234 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Burlington, ON : Toronto Academic Press, [2024]

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to distributed systems, an essential area of computer science focused on enabling efficient and reliable application performance across multiple machines and networks. It explores key concepts such as nodes, networks, communication protocols, data consistency, and security. The authors, experts in the field, offer insights into distributed computing paradigms, data communication, networking, and distributed file systems. The book is designed for computer science students at all levels and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of distributed systems. It covers challenges and innovations in the field, offering valuable knowledge for developing scalable and robust distributed computing solutions. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

About The Author

Contents

List of Figures

List of Abbreviations

Preface

Chapter 1: Introduction To Distributed System

Unit Introduction

1.1. Distributed System Planning

1.2. Features Of A Distributed System

1.3. Eight Fallacies Of Distributed Computing

1.4. Client/server Computing

1.5. World Wide Web (WWW) – An Immense Distributed System

1.6. Advanced Distributed System Models

1.7. Summary

Review Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

References

Chapter 2: Design Patterns Of Distributed Systems

2.1. Parallel Design Patterns

2.2. Skeleton Design

2.3. Cole Manifesto Principles

2.4. Template Design

2.5. Cross-skeleton Templates

2.6. Sample Template Mechanisms

2.7. Summary

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Notes:

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Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781779561794

1779561792

OCLC:

1450100981