Implementing a reconfigurable atomic memory service for dynamic networks

Peter M. Musial, Alex A. Shvartsman

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4 Scopus citations

Abstract

Transforming abstract algorithm specifications into executable code is an error-prone process in the absence of sophisticated compilers that can automatically translate such specifications into the target distributed system. This paper presents a framework that was developed for translating algorithms specified as Input/Output Automata (IOA) to distributed programs. The framework consists of a methodology that guides the software development process and a core set of functions needed in target implementations that reduce unnecessary software development. As a proof of concept, this work also presents a distributed implementation of a reconfigurable atomic memory service for dynamic networks. The service emulates atomic read/write shared objects in the dynamic setting where processors can arbitrarily crash, or join and leave the computation. The algorithm implementing the service is given in terms of IOA. The system is implemented in Java and runs on a network of workstations. Empirical data illustrates the behavior of the system.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings - 18th International Parallel and Distributed Processing Symposium, IPDPS 2004 (Abstracts and CD-ROM)
Pages2887-2894
Number of pages8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings - 18th International Parallel and Distributed Processing Symposium, IPDPS 2004 (Abstracts and CD-ROM) - Santa Fe, NM, United States
Duration: Apr 26 2004Apr 30 2004

Publication series

NameProceedings - International Parallel and Distributed Processing Symposium, IPDPS 2004 (Abstracts and CD-ROM)
Volume18

Conference

ConferenceProceedings - 18th International Parallel and Distributed Processing Symposium, IPDPS 2004 (Abstracts and CD-ROM)
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySanta Fe, NM
Period4/26/044/30/04

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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