Software Support for Fully Distributed/Loosely Coupled Processing Systems. Volume 1.
Abstract
The development and operation of very loosely-coupled distributed processing systems presents several new challenges. These Challenges, or differences from the techniques applicable to centralized systems, result primarily from the environment that is involved -- a multiplicity of logical and physical resources that are very loosely-coupled, a highly distributed and decentralized control system, and the autonomous and asynchronous operation of the various components. This report identifies the system support capabilities necessary to support the design, analysis, implementation, operation, utilization, and management of fully distributed, loosely-coupled, data processing systems. These system support capabilities are divided into three categories - software development support tools, distributed system design facilities, and operational support capabilities. Selected support capabilities are described, together with the rationale for the services that they will provide. Estimates are presented for the resources and facilities required to design and implement selected support capabilities. Also provided is a development priority for the support capabilities. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA141500
Entities
People
- M. S. Mckendry
- N. J. Livesey
- P. H. Enslow Jr.
- R. J. Leblanc
Organizations
- Georgia Tech