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Distributed Computing

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First ClassWelcome to Distributed Computing

Class

Course Code : STIJ 3063 / 3064

Pre-Requisite : STIJ 2013 & STID 3013

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Synopsis

This course discusses the basic concepts and techniques as well as the management aspect of distributed computing within the distributed computing environment. This course emphasizes on inter-relationships between networks, client-server systems, distributed applications and open system standards. It can be used as guide to modern distributed computing platforms.

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Objectives

Understand the fundamental principles of distributed computing, concept and client server environment.

Understand the concepts of operating systems, distributed database management and distributed file systems

Acquire knowledge in the design and technology of distributed applications.

Know the essential issues of distributed computing environment

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Learning Outcomes Discuss Distributed Computing reference model Evaluate appropriate client server environment Identify trends in distributed computing Discuss the fundamentals concept of processes, fault tolerance,

Synchronisation, Distributed Management and Distributed Objects

Evaluate the mechanism used in Synchronisation, Transaction processing and Distributed Objects

Identify security issues in a Distributed Network Analyze inter-process communication issues applicable to

distributed systems and show what kind of communication semantics is applied in well known distributed systems

Design and implement distributed applications in two different distributed computing environments

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References Colouris, G., Dollimore, J., & Kindberg, T. (2005). Distributed

Systems: Concept and Design (4th Ed). Singapore: Addison-Wesley.

Andrew S. Tanenbaum, & Maarten Van Steen. (2007). Distributed Systems: Principles and Paradigms (2nd Ed). NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. 

Amjad Umar. (1997). Object-Oriented Client/Server Internet Environments. NJ: Prentice Hall.

Stallings, W. (2007). Data and Computer Communication (8th Ed). Singapore: Pearson Prentice Hall.

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Course Content

Refer to handout

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Assesment

Coursework 60%Mid Term ExamAssignment 1Assignment 2 ( quiz + tutorial )

Final Exam 40%

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Lecturer LECTURER INFORMATION

Name : Mr Ahmad Tajudin Baharin

Email : atajudin [at]uum.edu.my tajudin.uum[at]gmail.com

Phone : 049284726

Room : 3075 (FTM)

Contact Hour: Sunday 1230 – 1400

Wednesday 1230 – 1400

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Lecture

Week 1 = 30/12Week 2 = 3/1(holiday) & 6/1Week 3 = 10/1 & 13/1Week 4 = 17/1 & 20 /1Week 5 = 24/1 & 27/1Week 6 = 3/2 & 7/2Week 7 = 10/2 & 14/2 (holiday)

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Lcture…. cont

Week 8 = 17/2 & 21/2Week 9 = 24/2 & 28/2Week 10 = 3/3 & 7/3Week 11 = 10/3 & 14/3Week 12 = 17/3 & 21/3Week 13 = 24/3 & 28/3Week 14 = 31/3 & 4/4

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Assignment (Individual Presentation )Find a white paper (journal paper) related to

distributed computing,Summarize, and present The content of your presentation include :

Title Introduction Problem statement Literature Review Methodology Conclusion References Etc..

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