Department of Computing and Information Science

University of Guelph

2009, FALL

CIS 6000 Distributed Systems

• Instructor: Xining Li, xli@cis.uoguelph.ca
• Office Hours: 9:00-11:00 Tuesday, Thornbrough 1389
• Class Time and Place: 10:00 - 11:20 AM, Monday/Wednesday, REYN 312
• Text Book: “Distributed Systems” by A. S. Tanenbaum and M. van Steen

1. Objectives:

Overview of technical issues in distributed processing. Computer networks, operating systems, communication protocols, distributed file systems, multi-process and multi-threading, consistency, security, as well as emerging trends, such as p2p computing, grid computing, web services, etc., in distributed systems.

2. Topics to be covered: (These topics are tentative, and subject to modification)

Ø Communication/synchronization

Ø Thread/process

Ø Naming and name resolution

Ø Consistency and Replication

Ø Fault tolerance

Ø Security

Ø Distributed Transactions

Ø Distributed OS

Ø Mobile agents

Ø P2P, Grid Computing, Web Services

3. Method of evaluation:

In determining the overall grade in the course, the following weights will be used:

• Assignments: 3*20%
• Project: 40%

Note:

The Dean, in conjunction with the Department Chair, handles all cases of academic misconduct. For details please refer the University of Guelph Undergraduate Calendar 2009-2010.

Requests for academic consideration because of illness or a compassionate nature must be made in writing and accompanied by certification whenever possible.