A System Framework for Open Distributed Processing



Alexander Schill
University of Karlsruhe
Institute of Telematics
Karlsruhe, Germany

Martina Zitterbart
Institute of Telematics
University of Karlsruhe
Zirkel 2, 7500 Karlsruhe 1, Germany


Abstract
Emerging distributed applications increasingly required adequate tolls and techniques for system- and application-level management. The integration of both aspects in an overall system framework is an important issue. This paper presents such a framework supporting advanced distributed applications in the context of the evolving Open Distributed Processing reference model. For system-level communication, an efficient subsystem providing advanced service capabilities is presented to cope with the increasing diversity of application service requirements. For application-level processing, a distributed object-based environment is offered. It implements location-independent invocation and object mobility and provides a high level of distribution transparency. The approach is augmented with tools and techniques for managing an overall application configuration

Keywords: Open Distributed Processing; distributed applications; advanced communication services; high-performance communication; distributed objective-based systems; language and tool support.

JNSM: Vol. 1, No. 1, 1993 A System Framework for Open Distributed Processing [Vol. 1, No. 1, 1993]



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