Distributed systems : principles and paradigms / Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Maarten Van Steen.

Author/creator Tanenbaum, Andrew S., 1944-
Other author Steen, Maarten van.
Format Book
Publication InfoUpper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, ©2002.
Descriptionxxii, 803 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Electronic data processing--Distributed processing.
Distributed operating systems (Computers)

Contents Introduction -- Communication -- Processes -- Naming -- Synchronization -- Consistency and replication -- Fault tolerance -- Security -- Distributed object-based systems -- Distributed file systems -- Distributed document-based systems -- Distributed coordination-based systems -- Reading list and bibliography
Abstract Based on the formula of Tanenbaum's 'Distributed Operating Systems', this text covers seven key principles of distributed systems: communications, processes, naming, synchronization, consistency and replication, fault tolerance and security.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 737-782) and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Tanenbaum, Andrew S., 1944- Distributed systems. Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, c2002
LCCN 2001279290
ISBN0130888931
ISBN9780130888938
ISBN0131217860
ISBN9780131217867

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks QA76.9.D6 T36 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold