Title :
The network-memory in a global distributed processing system
Author :
Covaci, S. ; Popescu-Zeletin, R.
Author_Institution :
GMD-FOKUS, Berlin, Germany
Abstract :
The authors present two scenarios of a target data processing/communication architecture that alleviate the main identified bottlenecks and pave the way towards a global distributed system supporting multimedia-based applications. The proposed processing/communication paradigm is based on the shared-memory capabilities offered by the optical network. A new structure, referred to as the network-memory, is introduced and used as a building block in the system architecture. There is a need to reconsider the roles played by the network in this new environment, as well as the notion of end-system. Possible solutions for the network-memory and for the end-system architecture are given, and related issues are analyzed
Keywords :
computer networks; multimedia communication; shared memory systems; bottlenecks; building block; end-system; end-system architecture; global distributed processing system; multimedia-based applications; network-memory; optical network; shared-memory capabilities; system architecture; Access protocols; Asynchronous transfer mode; Bandwidth; Distributed processing; Intelligent networks; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical network units; Optical noise; Quality of service;
Conference_Titel :
Distributed Computing Systems, 1993., Proceedings of the Fourth Workshop on Future Trends of
Conference_Location :
Lisbon
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-4430-3
DOI :
10.1109/FTDCS.1993.344203
