Distributed Operating System Design Study. Volume I.

Abstract

Three specific issues regarding the design of an operating system to control information processing resources distributed throughout a network of computers were investigated. These issues are: (1) Techniques which can be used to maintain processing continuity of the distributed system; (2) The policies and mechanisms to be used for resource allocation among system processes; and (3) Characteristics which constitent computers should posses to be cooperative elements with a distributed system. Resource allocation policies are discussed and simulation of several resource allocation schemes were completed. In addition, individual techniques to provide for processing continuity are described along with a descriptio of how these techniques could be applied to system operation. Lastly, recommendations for future relating to the above issues is provided.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA113172

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  • Harry C. Forsdick
  • Richard E. Schantz
  • Robert H. Thomas
  • Steven A. Swernofsky
  • William I. Macgregor

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  • BBN Technologies

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