ISSN:
1573-0484
Keywords:
distributed systems
;
archiving
;
transactions
;
distributed sessions
;
global snapshots
;
asynchronous collaboration
;
world wide web
;
infospheres
;
components
;
composition
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Computer Science
Notes:
Abstract We identify the mechanisms needed to construct archivable webs of distributed asynchronous collaborations and experiments. The distinguishing feature of our approach is that the component tools, software, data, and even participants are distributed over a worldwide network. We perform a requirements analysis of an infrastructure that supports such applications, and present the Caltech Infospheres Infrastructure as a prototype that satisfies the requirements identified. In describing this prototype, we highlight the useful mechanisms provided, present an algorithm for using the Infospheres Infrastructure to perform asynchronous global snapshots for archiving, and suggest future areas of exploration.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1007903821879
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