Distributed Operating System: Principles and Practice

Author: Mei. Gali Xu Liangxian et al.
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book elaborates on the main aspects of distributed operating systems from the perspectives of concepts and practice, including examples of actual operating systems and specific instances of widely used algorithms. Core web sites, FTP sites, and literature mentioned provide extensive reference materials. Additionally, a case study of Windows 2000 offers an example of a practical commercial solution. The appendix includes a simple C/S practical application to demonstrate key distributed computing program design concepts, deepening understanding and showcasing the design and operational requirements for distributed operating system designers. The book is rich in content and well-structured, making it suitable as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in computer science and related fields, as well as an ideal reading material for computer professionals seeking to master the principles of distributed operating systems.