Network Prog Ch 8: Multi-Threaded Synchronization
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What will happen if the first client issues a SEND request for file1 and the second client sends the same request at the same time?

  • Both files will be sent simultaneously.
  • The server will append files in order. (correct)
  • The server will crash due to a synchronization error.
  • The server will ignore the second request.

What error is raised when the first client sends file1 after the second client has already sent a SEND request for the same file?

  • ValueError: I/O operation on closed file (correct)
  • RuntimeError: Timeout occurred
  • TypeError: Invalid file operation
  • ValueError: File not found

What is identified as a primary issue with the Multi-Threaded Server's handling of client requests?

  • Slow processing speed of client requests
  • Excessive memory usage
  • Insufficient bandwidth for file transfers
  • Multi-writers on shared data causing conflicts (correct)

Which synchronization problem is highlighted when multiple clients issue SEND requests?

<p>Race condition between readers and writers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What approach can be used to ensure that only one thread accesses shared data at a time in Python?

<p>Utilizing a threading lock mechanism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action does the client take when it receives an empty message from the server?

<p>Print an error and terminate the client. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the select system call in this chat client implementation?

<p>To monitor multiple sockets for incoming data. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a user wants to send a message, which code snippet is executed?

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What does the sys.stdout.flush() function do in the context of this chat client?

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What should the client do if the server is detected as being down?

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Which of the following statements about the read_sockets list is correct?

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What happens when the input from the user is processed through sys.stdin.readline()?

<p>User input is read for sending to the server. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will the statement 'select.call returned' indicate in the chat client code?

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What is the main advantage of using a multi-threaded chat server?

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Which transport layer protocol is recommended for the chat room application?

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What role does the chat server play in the communication between clients?

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What functionality is demonstrated when Client-1 and Client-2 are notified about Client-3 joining the chat?

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In a chat room environment, which of the following statements is true regarding client-server communication?

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What is one of the key features of a chat room that utilizes a client-server model?

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How does the server ensure that all clients are informed when new clients join?

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What is one reason for using socket programming in network applications like chat rooms?

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What is the purpose of acquiring the global lock in a multi-threaded server?

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What does the method threadLock.acquire() do in the provided multi-threaded server code?

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What indicates that the lock has been successfully acquired by a thread?

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What action does the server take if the written_file is found closed?

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What happens after a file is completely received from a client?

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How does the multi-threaded server handle concurrent SEND requests from multiple clients?

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What does the call to recv(1024) accomplish in the server code?

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What is one of the primary roles of the except block in the server code?

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What is the expected behavior if a client sends a file while another client is still connected and sending a file?

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What does the select system call wait for in the provided chat client?

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What happens if the read_sockets list is empty after the select call times out?

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Under what condition does the chat client send an 'is away' message to the server?

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What does the function socks.recv(4096) accomplish in the code?

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What should the client do if it receives an empty message from the server?

<p>Print an error message and exit the client. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the last time the user typed a message be updated in the chat client?

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What is the effect of calling sys.stdout.flush() in the chat client?

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Which statement correctly describes the purpose of the timeout_period variable?

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What is the outcome if the server sends a message with a length of zero?

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What will the chat client print before the select call is made?

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What function is responsible for broadcasting messages to all clients except the sender?

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What does the server.listen(10) call do?

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In the clientthread function, what happens when a received message is empty?

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Which of the following statements best describes the remove function?

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What is the purpose of the conn.send() method in the client thread?

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What does the command start_new_thread(clientthread, (conn, addr)) accomplish?

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What does the line list_of_clients.append(conn) do?

<p>Stores the client's socket for future communications (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an exception occurs within the try block of the broadcast function?

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What action is taken before a client is added to the list of available clients?

<p>The client is sent a welcome message (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situation would conn.recv(4096) return an empty message?

<p>When the client disconnects unexpectedly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the server handle new connections?

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What type of server architecture is being utilized in this system?

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What does the server print when a new client connects?

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What should happen after conn.close() in the main loop?

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Flashcards

Multi-Threaded Server Scenario 2

Two clients send files sequentially, with each client sending file1 then file2. The server appends all received files in order.

Multi-Threaded Server Scenario 3

One client sends a file request but doesn't send the file immediately. Another client completes the file request and sends the file. The server raises a ValueError because it tries to write to a closed file.

Multi-Threaded Server Problem

Multiple clients can try to write to the same shared data (files) at the same time, leading to synchronization issues and potential data corruption.

Synchronization Problem

Ensuring that only one thread accesses shared data (like files) at a time to prevent conflicts and data inconsistency. This is a common issue in multi-threaded systems.

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How to synchronize threads?

Utilize synchronization mechanisms (like locks, semaphores, or mutexes) in the shared data access code to ensure only one thread is active at a time. This prevents data corruption and ensures orderly operations.

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What is a Chat Room?

A digital space where users can exchange messages in real-time, typically following a Client-Server model.

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Why use TCP for a Chat Room?

TCP is the preferred protocol for our Client-Server Chat Room because it guarantees reliable delivery of messages and ensures data integrity.

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How does a Client join a Chat Room?

A client connects to the server, which then informs all existing clients about the new arrival.

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What is Multi-Threaded Synchronization?

A technique that ensures multiple threads in a program access shared resources (like data) in a controlled and safe manner, preventing data corruption.

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Why is Synchronization needed in a Chat Room?

Multiple clients might try to send messages at the same time, potentially causing data corruption or conflicts in the message queue.

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How do we address Synchronization issues?

We use synchronization mechanisms like locks or mutexes to ensure only one thread accesses shared data at a time.

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What is a Client-Server model?

A type of network architecture where a central server provides services to multiple clients. Clients interact with the server, but not directly with each other.

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Why is the Client-Server model common in Chat Rooms?

It simplifies the communication flow, allowing the server to manage all interactions between clients, ensuring order and security.

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select.select() system call

The select.select() system call in Python is used to monitor multiple sockets for incoming data. It allows the program to efficiently wait for data to be available on any of the sockets in a list.

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read_sockets in select.select()

The read_sockets list returned by select.select() contains the sockets which have data ready to be read. This could be a message from the server or a keyboard input from the client.

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write_sockets in select.select()

The write_sockets list returned by select.select() contains the sockets which are ready for sending data. This means the socket is free to send data to the connected client or server.

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error_sockets in select.select()

The error_sockets list returned by select.select() contains the sockets which have encountered some error condition. This could be a failure in communication or a dropped connection.

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socket.recv(4096)

The socket.recv(4096) method is used to receive data from a connected socket. The 4096 specifies the maximum number of bytes to receive.

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sys.stdin.readline()

The sys.stdin.readline() method reads a line of text from the standard input stream, which is usually the keyboard. This is used to receive user input.

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socket.send(message)

The socket.send(message) method is used to send data over a connected socket. The message is the data you want to send.

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sys.stdout.write(message)

The sys.stdout.write(message) method writes the message to the standard output stream, which is usually the terminal. This is used to display output to the user.

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Thread Lock

A mechanism used to synchronize access to shared resources, preventing multiple threads from modifying the resource simultaneously. Acquiring a lock grants exclusive access to the resource, ensuring data integrity and avoiding race conditions.

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Global Variable Access

Accessing a variable declared outside of a function, making it available to all functions within a program.

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Acquire Lock

The process of obtaining exclusive access to a shared resource by a thread, effectively 'booking' the resource for its own use.

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Release Lock

The process of freeing up a shared resource previously acquired by a thread. This allows other threads to access and modify the resource.

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Race Condition

A situation that arises when multiple threads attempt to access and modify a shared resource concurrently, potentially leading to unexpected and unpredictable behavior.

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File Open Modes

Different modes used when opening a file in Python, each with specific behaviors and purposes.

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Threading Synchronization

The process of coordinating the execution of multiple threads to ensure correct and predictable behavior when they access shared resources.

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Multi-Threaded Server

A server architecture where multiple threads handle client connections concurrently, improving efficiency and responsiveness.

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Handling Client Requests

The process of accepting client requests, processing them, and sending responses back to the client.

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Thread Identifier

A unique identifier assigned to each thread, allowing for tracking and identification.

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Select System Call

A function in Python's select module that monitors multiple sockets for I/O events, allowing for efficient handling of network communication.

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Read Sockets List

A list returned by the select system call containing the sockets that have data available to be read.

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User-Away Feature

A feature that allows a chat client to notify the server when the user is inactive for a specified period, preventing unnecessary waits and improving network efficiency.

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Time-out Period

A period of inactivity beyond which the client will send a message to the server, indicating user absence.

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Standard Input

The default input stream for a program, usually originating from the user's keyboard.

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Standard Output

The default output stream for a program, usually directed to the user's terminal.

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Flush Buffer

Ensures all data in the output buffer is immediately written to the terminal, preventing delays in message display.

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Socket Close Operation

Terminates an active connection between the client and server, releasing resources and closing the communication channel.

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Server Down Detection

The client checks for an empty message received from the server, signifying server unavailability.

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Empty Read Sockets

An indication that no socket in the list has data ready to be read, meaning the select timeout has occurred.

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What is a TCP Server?

A program that listens on a specific IP address and port for incoming connection requests from clients. It handles communication with clients, accepting connections and exchanging data.

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What does 'server.bind((IP_address, Port))' do?

This line tells the server to listen for connection requests on a specific IP address and port number. It binds the server to that location on the network.

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What does 'server.listen(10)' do?

This line instructs the server to accept a maximum of 10 simultaneous connection requests. It keeps track of who's waiting to be connected.

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What is 'list_of_clients'?

This variable holds a list of all clients that are currently connected to the server. It keeps track of everyone in the chatroom.

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What is 'clientthread'?

This function represents a separate thread that's created for each client that connects to the server. It's dedicated to managing communication with that specific client.

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What does 'conn.send("Welcome to Network Programming chatroom!")' do?

This sends a welcome message to a newly connected client. It's the server's way of greeting clients and starting the conversation.

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How does the server broadcast a message to all clients?

The server uses the 'broadcast' function to send a message to all connected clients (except the sender). It ensures everyone sees the same message.

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What does 'conn.recv(4096)' do?

This line reads a message sent from the client to the server. It receives the data over the network.

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How does the server handle a connection error?

The server uses a 'try-except' block to gracefully handle connection errors. If an error occurs, it logs the error, tries to reconnect, or closes the connection if necessary.

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What does 'remove(conn)' do?

This function removes a client from the 'list_of_clients' when they disconnect. It keeps the list up-to-date with everyone who's still connected.

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What does 'conn, addr = server.accept()' do?

This line accepts a connection request from a client. It retrieves the client socket object ('conn') and their network address ('addr').

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How does the server handle multiple clients concurrently?

The server uses multi-threading. It creates a separate thread for each client, allowing it to handle several connections simultaneously.

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What happens when the server process exits?

The server closes both the connection sockets and the main server socket, ending all communication with the clients.

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How does the server ensure synchronized access to shared resources?

While the example code doesn't explicitly show synchronization mechanisms, in a real-world multi-threaded server, you would need to use locks, mutexes, or other synchronization techniques to protect shared data from race conditions.

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Study Notes

Network Programming: Multi-Threaded Synchronization

  • Presented by Dr. Ala Altaweel, University of Sharjah, Department of Computer Engineering
  • Focuses on application layer, network principles, socket programming (UDP and TCP), single-threaded vs. multi-threaded server architectures, multi-threaded synchronization, web and HTTP, and the Domain Name System (DNS)

Application Layer: Overview

  • Covers principles of network applications, socket programming with UDP and TCP
  • Discusses single-threaded vs. multi-threaded servers, including multi-threaded server, multi-threaded synchronization, and multi-threaded chat server
  • Includes web and HTTP, and the Domain Name System (DNS)

An Enhancement to the Multi-Threaded Server

  • Current version of the multi-threaded server only stores one copy of client-sent files, stored as from_client
  • Aims to improve by storing all sent files in one file named all_received using a global variable

Multi-Threaded TCP Server

  • Demonstrates Python code for a multi-threaded TCP server that appends all received files
  • Includes example code for the Python TCPServer
  • Uses a global variable written_file to manage the file to append to

Multi-Threaded TCP Server (SEND Command)

  • Python code snippet for handling the SEND command from a client
  • Includes checking if the written_file is closed and reopening it if necessary
  • Emphasizes the use of synchronized threads to access the global file safely

Testing the Multi-Threaded Server

  • Presents test scenarios (e.g., scenario 1, scenario 2, scenario 3) for evaluating how the server handles client requests
  • Outlines how the multi-threaded server is expected to handle such requests and the expected results, particularly focusing on file appending order.
  • Highlights potential errors, like ValueError("I/O operation on closed file")

Problems of Multi-Threaded Servers

  • Synchronization problems arise when multiple threads access shared data concurrently.
  • Crucial for the server to ensure a client's request receives handling before any other client request.
  • Multi-writer and reader-writer (producer-consumer) problems need to be addressed properly

How to Synchronize Threads

  • Uses lock objects from the threading module to guarantee only one thread accesses the shared data at any given time
  • lock.acquire() acquires the lock, and lock.release() releases it
  • Emphasizes that the lock must have been previously acquired, not necessarily by the same thread
  • This method ensures safe access to avoid data corruption by using threads.

Multi-Threaded TCP Server with Synchronization

  • Modification of the Python code for TCPServer which integrates a synchronization mechanism using the threading module.
  • Emphasizes using the threading.Lock() object for mutual exclusive access, avoiding unexpected results

Multi-Threaded Chat Server

  • A design for a multi-threaded chat server that allows multiple clients to communicate with each other
  • Discusses the client-server model's role in the process
  • Key points include clients joining/leaving, clients sending/receiving messages, and maintaining user activity within the system, using sockets, threads, and synchronization primitives

Chat Client with Synchronization

  • Demonstrates a Chat Client capable of handling user-away features, implemented using the select module to handle multiple input/output (I/O) events concurrently.
  • Presents scenarios where the client/server is ready to receive/send data and handles the messages via these sockets and I/O operations.
  • Provides implementation using the socket module, system calls (e.g., recv, send, connect, close, bind etc) along with error handling, with select

select Module for Multiple I/O

  • Introduced the select module for efficient I/O multiplexing
  • Shows how it monitors various I/O sources (like sockets, files, pipes) until something is ready for reading or writing
  • Highlights its use to avoid busy-waiting loops

stdin and stdout and their usage

  • Expands on the stdin (standard input), stdout (standard output) related functions from the Python sys module.
  • Includes example code that shows how to read input form the terminal and print output to the console using sys.stdin.readlines() and sys.stdout.write() for efficient data streams.

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