Learning objectives
The goal of the course is to provide a in-depth knowledge on the techniques and technologies of distributed systems and on their use for developing distributed software systems.
Prerequisites
Software Engineering, Database Systems.
Course unit content
Introduction. Architecture and computing models. Middleware. Synchronization and coordination. Replication. Fault Tolerance. Security. Multi-agent systems. Modeling and simulation. Development technologies. Applications.
Full programme
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Bibliography
A. Tanenbaum, M. Van Steen. Distributed Systems - : Principles and Paradigms. Pearson Education, 2006.
G. Coulouris, J. Dollimore, T. Kindber. Distributed Systems - Concepts and Design, Addison Wesley, 2005.
Teaching methods
The course is based on theoretical lectures and Lab activities.
Assessment methods and criteria
Student evaluation is based on a theoretical and a practical test.
Other information
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