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What layer directly manages the computer and network hardware?
What layer directly manages the computer and network hardware?
- Distributed System
- Network Protocols
- Operating System (correct)
- Middleware
Which component provides a coherent runtime environment for applications in a distributed system?
Which component provides a coherent runtime environment for applications in a distributed system?
- Network Infrastructure
- Hardware Layer
- Application Layer
- Middleware Layer (correct)
What does IPC stand for in the context of distributed systems?
What does IPC stand for in the context of distributed systems?
- Inter-Process Communication (correct)
- Internal Processing Control
- Interlinked Program Coordination
- Integrated Program Code
Which type of computing model is distinct from Shared MIMD?
Which type of computing model is distinct from Shared MIMD?
What is the primary focus of Service-Oriented Computing (SOC)?
What is the primary focus of Service-Oriented Computing (SOC)?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a distributed system?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a distributed system?
Which layer is crucial for the organization of components in distributed computing systems?
Which layer is crucial for the organization of components in distributed computing systems?
What do the different ways to organize components in a distributed environment describe?
What do the different ways to organize components in a distributed environment describe?
What is the primary function of the Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM)?
What is the primary function of the Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM)?
Which technology is specifically associated with Java for remote procedure calls?
Which technology is specifically associated with Java for remote procedure calls?
What is the main characteristic of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)?
What is the main characteristic of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)?
What does .NET Remoting primarily facilitate?
What does .NET Remoting primarily facilitate?
Which statement correctly describes web services in the context of SOA?
Which statement correctly describes web services in the context of SOA?
Which of the following represents a significant abstraction in service-oriented computing?
Which of the following represents a significant abstraction in service-oriented computing?
What is a common usage of web services in modern computing?
What is a common usage of web services in modern computing?
What does the term 'Inter-Process Communication' usually refer to?
What does the term 'Inter-Process Communication' usually refer to?
What does the inference engine primarily use input data for in rule-based systems?
What does the inference engine primarily use input data for in rule-based systems?
Which of the following is an example of a rule-based system in the networking domain?
Which of the following is an example of a rule-based system in the networking domain?
Which category of system architecture involves method calls organized in a chain?
Which category of system architecture involves method calls organized in a chain?
What architectural style provides different levels of abstraction in system implementation?
What architectural style provides different levels of abstraction in system implementation?
In a client/server model, what role does the server play?
In a client/server model, what role does the server play?
Which of the following best describes Peer-to-Peer architecture?
Which of the following best describes Peer-to-Peer architecture?
Which architectural style is characterized by imperative programming?
Which architectural style is characterized by imperative programming?
What defines the client/server architectural style?
What defines the client/server architectural style?
What is the main function of marshalling in RPC?
What is the main function of marshalling in RPC?
Which of the following accurately describes Distributed Object Frameworks?
Which of the following accurately describes Distributed Object Frameworks?
In the context of RPC, what does unmarshalling refer to?
In the context of RPC, what does unmarshalling refer to?
What characterizes the Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA)?
What characterizes the Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA)?
Which components are involved in the RPC process?
Which components are involved in the RPC process?
What is the significance of the RPC Service in the RPC framework?
What is the significance of the RPC Service in the RPC framework?
Which of the following components is part of the Distributed Object Programming model?
Which of the following components is part of the Distributed Object Programming model?
What role does the Procedure Registry play in the RPC framework?
What role does the Procedure Registry play in the RPC framework?
How do objects in Distributed Object Frameworks behave?
How do objects in Distributed Object Frameworks behave?
What does the term 'heterogeneous network' refer to in the context of Distributed Object Frameworks?
What does the term 'heterogeneous network' refer to in the context of Distributed Object Frameworks?
What is the primary purpose of message-based communication in distributed computing?
What is the primary purpose of message-based communication in distributed computing?
Which programming paradigm uses message as the main abstraction for data exchange?
Which programming paradigm uses message as the main abstraction for data exchange?
Which of the following is an example of a distributed object infrastructure?
Which of the following is an example of a distributed object infrastructure?
How does Remote Procedure Call (RPC) expand upon standard procedure calls?
How does Remote Procedure Call (RPC) expand upon standard procedure calls?
What characteristic is NOT associated with messages in message-based communication?
What characteristic is NOT associated with messages in message-based communication?
Which statement best describes the concept of 'message' in distributed computing?
Which statement best describes the concept of 'message' in distributed computing?
Which is NOT a benefit of using message-based communication in distributed systems?
Which is NOT a benefit of using message-based communication in distributed systems?
Which communication model explicitly encodes the data for exchange in a message format?
Which communication model explicitly encodes the data for exchange in a message format?
Study Notes
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
- Extends the procedure call concept across process boundaries and memory spaces.
- Supports both local and remote procedure calls, regardless of system location.
- Key processes are marshalling (packing parameters) and unmarshalling (unpacking parameters).
Distributed Object Frameworks
- Enhances object-oriented programming by distributing objects over heterogeneous networks.
- Facilitates coherent interactions as if objects were within the same address space.
Examples of Distributed Object Frameworks
- CORBA: Provides cross-platform and cross-language interoperability.
- DCOM/COM+: Microsoft technology for distributed object programming preceding .NET.
- Java RMI: Enables RPC between distributed Java objects.
- .NET Remoting: Facilitates inter-process communication among .NET applications.
Service-Oriented Computing (SOC)
- Organizes distributed systems around services as fundamental building blocks.
- Applications are formed through coordinated services within a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).
- Web services are commonly utilized to implement SOA and support cloud computing interactions.
Distributed Computing Platforms
- Middleware layer crucial for enabling distributed computing by providing a uniform runtime environment.
- Rule-based systems, like Network Intrusion Detection Systems, utilize assertions and inference engines for data processing.
Architectural Styles in Distributed Computing
- Client/Server Model: Centralizes information and services, with multiple clients accessing a single server.
- Peer-to-Peer Model: Symmetric architecture where all peers act both as clients and servers.
Message-Based Communication
- Involves components in networked systems sharing information by passing messages.
- Messages can be remote procedure calls, serialized objects, or generic data packets.
Distributed Programming Paradigms
- Message Passing: Focuses on the message as a key abstraction for information exchange, with frameworks like MPI and OpenMP.
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC): Allows procedure calls to invoke methods remotely.
- Distributed Objects: Uses RPC principles within object-oriented contexts for method invocations across distributed systems.
System Architectural Styles
- Call and Return: Systems organized through method calls, categorized into:
- Top-down style: Imperative programming.
- Object-oriented style: Object programming models.
- Layered style: Different abstraction levels implementation.
Components of Distributed Systems
- Need for effective inter-process communication (IPC) mechanisms and resource management.
- Middleware layer allows applications to utilize distributed resources transparently.
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Test your knowledge on Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) and Distributed Object Frameworks. This quiz covers concepts such as procedure calls across boundaries, marshalling, and unmarshalling. Improve your understanding of how these frameworks facilitate object-oriented programming over networks.
