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W2 - 1 - Characterization of Distributed Systems-02

This document discusses trends in distributed systems including the emergence of pervasive technology allowing interconnection of various wired and wireless devices anywhere, ubiquitous and mobile computing using portable devices that can connect to networks in different locations, and increasing demand for multimedia support through distributed systems providing live video, video on demand, webcasting and more on both desktop and mobile devices. It provides examples of distributed systems like massively multiplayer online games which require fast response times and real-time updates across the internet, and financial trading systems providing real-time access to market data.

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W2 - 1 - Characterization of Distributed Systems-02

This document discusses trends in distributed systems including the emergence of pervasive technology allowing interconnection of various wired and wireless devices anywhere, ubiquitous and mobile computing using portable devices that can connect to networks in different locations, and increasing demand for multimedia support through distributed systems providing live video, video on demand, webcasting and more on both desktop and mobile devices. It provides examples of distributed systems like massively multiplayer online games which require fast response times and real-time updates across the internet, and financial trading systems providing real-time access to market data.

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2.

2Examplesofdistributedsystems
Massivelymultiplayeronlinegames(MMOGs)
Largenumberofusersinteractthroughthe
Internet
E.g.SonyEverQuestII,EVEonline
Fastresponsetime,realtimepropagationofevent
2.2Examplesofdistributedsystems
Financialtrading
Realtimeaccesstoawiderangeofinformation
access(e.g.currentsharepricesandtrends,
economicandpoliticaldevelopment)
Example,Reuters&FinancialInformation
eXchange(FIX)events
2.2Examplesofdistributedsystems
Anexampleoffinancialtradingsystems
Contents
2.1Introduction
2.2Examplesofdistributedsystems
2.3Trendsindistributedsystems
2.4Focusonresourcesharing
2.5Challenges
2.6CaseStudy:TheWorldWideWeb
2.7Summary
2.3Trendsindistributedsystems
Significantchangesincurrentdistributed
systems:
Theemergenceofpervasivetechnology
Theemergenceofubiquitous&mobilecomputing
Theincreasingdemandofmultimediatechnology
Theviewofdistributedsystemsasautility
2.3Trendsindistributedsystems
Pervasivetechnology
ModernInternet Collectionofinternetworked
devices wired&wireless
Pervasiveresourcesanddevicescanbeconnected
atanytimeandinanyplace
2.3Trendsindistributedsystems
intranet
ISP
desktop computer:
backbone
satellite link
server:

network link:

AtypicalportionoftheInternet
2.3Trendsindistributedsystems
Mobile&ubiquitouscomputing
Smallandportabledevicesarepossibletobeused
withindistributedsystems
E.g.laptopcomputers,handhelddevices,wearable
devices,devicesembeddedinappliances
Mobilecomputing:portabilityofthedevicesand
theabilitytoconnecttonetworksindifferent
places
Ubiquitouscomputing:smallcomputingdevices
thatavailableeverywhereandareeasilyattached
tonetworks
2.3Trendsindistributedsystems
Portable&handhelddevicesinadistributedsystem
2.3Trendsindistributedsystems
Distributedmultimediasystems
Theuseofmultimediacontentsindistributed
systems
Multimediasupport
Majorbenefitsofmultimediasupport
Distributedmultimediacomputingcanbeaccessed
throughdesktopormobiledevices.E.g.livetv
broadcast,videoondemand,IPtelephony,webcasting,
etc.

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