The book focuses on mobile agents, which are computer programs that can autonomously migrate between network sites. This text introduces the concepts and principles of mobile agents, provides an overview of mobile agent technology, and focuses on applications in networking and distributed computing.
Les mer
The book focuses on mobile agents, which are computer programs that can autonomously migrate between network sites. This text introduces the concepts and principles of mobile agents, provides an overview of mobile agent technology, and focuses on applications in networking and distributed computing.
Les mer
Foreword ix Preface xi Contributors xiii Part I Introduction 1 1 Mobile Agents and Applications in Networking and Distributed Computing 3 Part II Principles of Applying Mobile Agents 17 2 Mobile Agent Communications 19 3 Distributed Security Algorithms for Mobile Agents 41 4 Mobile Agent Coordination 71 5 Cooperating Mobile Agents 93 Part III Mobile Agent Based Techniques and Applications 127 6 Network Routing 129 7 Resource and Service Discovery 161 8 Distributed Control 189 9 Distributed Databases and Transaction Processing 219 10 Mobile Agents in Mobile and Wireless Computing 243 Part IV Design And Evaluation 263 11 Naplet: Microkernel and Pluggable Design of Mobile Agent Systems 265 12 Performance Evaluation of Mobile Agent Platforms and Comparison with Client–Server Technologies 299 Index 323
Les mer
Mobile Agents in Networking and Distributed Computing This book simplifies the development of networks and distributed systems and improves their performance using mobile agent technology Mobile Agents in Networking and Distributed Computing explores mobile agents, sophisticated computer programs that can autonomously migrate between network sites and between computers. The authors begin with an overview of the most current mobile agent technology in use today. Next, they guide readers through the key concepts and principles of mobile agents. Finally, they present the most recent applications of mobile agents in networking and distributed computing, including e-commerce, information retrieval, process coordination, mobile computing, personal assistance, and network management. Key Features: Explains how mobile agents streamline the development of networks and distributed systemsShows how mobile agents can dramatically improve the performance of networks and distributed systemsExplores a broad range of mobile agent applications in networks and distributed systemsOffers a systematic overview of the latest mobile agent technologyIntroduces all of the key concepts and principles that readers need to know in order to take full advantage of mobile agents This book is recommended for graduate students in telecommunications, networking, and distributed computing fields. Presenting all the latest technology, it also serves as a reference for professionals in the field.
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780471751601
Publisert
2012-08-17
Utgiver
Vendor
Wiley-Interscience
Vekt
621 gr
Høyde
241 mm
Bredde
163 mm
Dybde
10 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
352

Om bidragsyterne

Jiannong Cao is currently Chair Professor and Head of the Department of Computing at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research interests include parallel and distributed computing, computer networks, mobile and pervasive computing, fault tolerance, and middleware. He is an active researcher, publishing extensively in the above areas and serving as the editor of well-known journals and the chair of conference organizing committees.

Sajal K. Das is a University Distinguished Scholar Professor of Computer Science and Engineering and Founding Director of CReWMaN at The University of Texas at Arlington. He has significantly contributed to wireless and sensor networks, mobile and pervasive computing, distributed and cloud computing, smart environments and cyber-physical systems, security and privacy, biological and social networks.