A new generation of load sharing algorithms : the semi-adaptive load sharing algorithm /

algorithms are not capable of adapting to traffic changes.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Morsy, Hazem Kamal, 1971-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1997.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:algorithms are not capable of adapting to traffic changes.
and information exchange in the system. It is argued that
and stability features against load alteration. The second
and will generate low and controlled system overheads. Two
approach in load sharing algorithums is the dynamic approach.
approach. Static load sharing is characterized with its
are supplied with tools to control the level of adaptability
capabilities. One of the key factors that impacts the
conclusion.
Distributed systems have become a popular computing
enables nodes to make improved decisions when selecting a
environment. Due to their high potentials in improving
Hence, this will affect the distributed system adaptability
implementations of the Semi-Adaptive approach are presented:
In this approach, nodes base their sharing decisions on the
information exchange between nodes. However, static
knowledge of the status on other nodes. This knowledge
led to more realizations of distributed computing
Nevertheless, information exchange between nodes has proven
of CLSP and PLSP are investigated. Finally, based on the
of technologies such as networks and computer hardware, have
one of two approaches: the static approach, or the dynamic
performance and resource sharing, the evolution and maturing
performing load distribution. This is attributed to the fact
processing overheads which these algorithms impose on the
proposes possible areas of improvement in the final
protocols against two load sharing algorithms representing
provides the system with adaptability features at
remote execution site. Therefore, these algorithms provide
sharing approach that attempts to lay a common ground between
Sharing Protocol (PLSP). The study of CLSP and PLSP include
simplicity and minimal overhead induced on the system when
simulating their performance under various conditions. The
simulation include comparing the performance of these two
study and analysis of both protocols, the research work
system. This research work presents a Semi-Adaptive load
system's performance is how load sharing is handled. Most of
that their load sharing decisions do not require any
The Controller Load Sharing Protocol (CLSP) and The Pool Load
the distributed system with adaptability and stability.
the dynamic and the static approaches. This approach
the static and dynamic families. Furthermore, the properties
the work done in load sharing algorithms focused on either
this approach is adaptable, scalable, stable, fault tolerant,
to be expensive. The problem lies in the communication and
Item Description:"Major subject: Computer Science".
Vita.
Physical Description:xiii, 115 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: pages 111-114.