A control framework for distributed (parallel) processing environments

A control framework for distributed (parallel) processing environments is introduced. The control framework supplies a centralized control sub-system within a distributed environment to manage the resources available on a network of computers. Special attention is centered on the execution characteristics of the framework as reflected within the Linda paradigm. Linda is a conceptually simple coordination language that supports parallelism. Linda and the control framework are combined to create Linda-LAN, a distributed parallel programming environment that utilizes a local area network of computers to provide a low-cost parallel processing solution. This thesis presents the design of the Linda-LAN environment along with an analysis on the applicability of the control framework within other distributed environments. In addition, the control sub-system's execution characteristics of stability and scalability are substantiated.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Computer Science

Department dc:contributor.department

Computer Science

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Tech

Year dc:date.issued

1994

Author dc:creator

• Cline, George E.

Chair dc:contributor.committeechair

• Arthur, James D.

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Kafura, Dennis G.
• Ribbens, Calvin J.

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language.iso

en

Dc Identifier Other

etd-12042009-020227

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/46103