A Hierarchical Architecture for Computer Mail Systems,

Abstract

This paper presents an architectural model for large, distributed computer mail systems. This model specifies: (1) A minimum set of functional components that supports all computer mail functions; (2) The functions and structure of each component; (3) The communication protocol needed for interprocess communication; and (4) The organization of the identification database used to support identification services in the architecture. The computer mail protocol of the architecture is specified following the framework of the Reference Model for Open System Architectures proposed by the International Standards Organization, and each layer of the protocol is discussed in detail. The organization of the identification database is based on the same layering concept, and special emphasis is given to the role of identification services in large systems and the interconnection of various systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA098933

Entities

People

  • Franklin F. Kuo
  • J.J. Garcia-Luna-Aceves

Organizations

  • University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computers
  • Computing System Architectures
  • Contracts
  • Databases
  • Directories
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Mail
  • Engineering
  • Message Processing
  • Message Systems
  • Military Research
  • Open System Architecture
  • Social Problems
  • Standards
  • Transport Protocols
  • User Interface
  • Word Processors

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

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