A Modular and Extensible Network Storage Architecture (Distinguished Dissertations in Computer Science, Series Number 11) - Hardcover

Lo, Sai Lai

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521551153 ISBN 13: 9780521551151

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1995

Synopsis

Contemporary distributed file systems are monolithic and only support single file abstractions. Nowadays, as Sai-Lai Lo explains, network storage devices have to accommodate new information media such as digital audio and video, with data radically different from the traditional text and binary code that contemporary file systems are optimized for. In this book, the author shows how, by combining new and traditional media, information can be recorded and presented in the most suitable way, and the value of a piece of information can be further enhanced by linking together related pieces. However, composite data and cross-reference between data items raise a number of system issues that have not been addressed properly before. Lo defines a new multiservice storage architecture that meets the needs of existing and emerging applications and can support multiple file abstractions. He also explores a number of related design issues. Researchers in the areas of distributed systems, network multimedia and network storage services will enjoy this book.

About this title

Book Description:

Contemporary distributed file systems can only support single file abstractions. Nowadays, network storage devices have to be able to accommodate new information media such as digital audio and video, with data radically different in characteristics to traditional text and binary that contemporary file systems are optimised for.Dr Lo describes a new multi service storage architecture that meets the needs of existing and emerging applications and can support multiple file abstractions. He also explores a number of related design issues.

Review:

"The dissertation puts together many good ideas, describes the building of a prototype MSSA, and can be a useful source of ideas for further thinking in this area. It could be suitable reading in a doctoral program." William patterson, Computing Reviews

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0521551153
• ISBN 13: 9780521551151
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 154