Interprocess Communication Protocols for Computer Networks

Abstract

This thesis focuses on the design and analysis of interprocess communication protocols for networks of computers. Previous research has emphasized system performance at lower levels, within the communication medium itself. This work examines requirements and performance of protocols for communication between processes in the Host computers attached to the communication system. Both the reliability and the efficiency of protocols are discussed. Reliability involves overcoming unreliable network transmission facilities to avoid loss, duplication, or out-of-order delivery of data. Reliability performance goals are defined, and the correctness of different protocol mechanisms in achieving these goals is demonstrated. Consequences of protocol failures (Host crashes) and problems of initializing control mechanisms required for reliable communication are also considered.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA025508

Entities

People

  • Carl A. Sunshine

Organizations

  • Stanford University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Communication Systems
  • Communications Protocols
  • Computer Communications
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Data Links
  • Data Transmission
  • Digital Communications
  • Information Processing
  • Information Science
  • Network Protocols
  • Network Science
  • Packet Switching

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Applied Combinatorial Optimization and Logic Circuit Design.
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing.
  • Software Engineering