Exploiting design information to derive object distribution models

Object-orientation and distributed systems are quickly becoming norms for new system development, generating renewed interest in distribution schemes traditionally directed at relational databases. Though a number of facilitating technologies, such as EJB, COM, or CORBA, are available, pragmatic, and rigorous approaches for effective distribution are still lacking. In this paper, we develop an approach for deriving object distribution models by exploiting design information. The approach exploits information realistically available during the design stage, without requiring guesstimates of operational parameters. It spans multiple layers, mappings across which may be adjusted depending upon changes in assumptions and operational conditions to create specific models. We demonstrate the approach by operationalizing it to create a model for object distribution in closely coupled client/server configurations. The detailed model we demonstrate, therefore, represents one specific instantiati...

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2002
• Where: TSMC
• Authors: Sandeep Purao, Hemant K. Jain, Derek L. Nazareth
• Keywords: Approach Exploits Information, Distribution Schemes, Object Distribution Models, TSMC 2002