Directories for networks with casually connected users

Inder Gopal; Adrian Segall

doi:10.1016/0169-7552(90)90107-4

Directories for networks with casually connected users

Inder Gopal, Adrian Segall

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Abstract

In computer networks with decentralized control, it is necessary to provide a directory service which enables users to discover dynamically the location of other users. In this paper, we examine the protocols for maintaining consistent directory information for "casually connected" users that may connect and disconnect from the network at will. We propose for both hierarchical and nonhierarchical directory systems. Our protocols do not rely on sequence numbers or time-stamps and do not require "safe store" at the user. We propose a definition of correctness in such an environment and prove that our protocols achieve this definition.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	255-262
Number of pages	8
Journal	Computer Networks and ISDN Systems
Volume	18
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0169-7552(90)90107-4
State	Published - 10 May 1990
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Directories
directory update
name servers
naming

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