Review of IEEE-CS MSS reference model

Since publication of the IEEE computer society MSS (mass storage system) reference model, two implementation strategies have been competing in the development of the model. Both strategies stress location transparency of files. However, in one strategy the location transparency is confined within a node on the network, requiring cooperation between differing types of nodes. The other strategy stresses global location transparency across the ecosystem of computation. These strategies are described, and the steps taken to resolve the current issues and pursue the requisite standards are discussed.<>