The potential for integrated distributed operating system/communications network management design

Abstract

The author focuses on the issues and problems associated with expanding a distributed operating system's (DOS) clusters across a wide area network (WAN). This area is investigated to determine the feasibility of developing DOS and WAN coordination for improved system load balancing. Information and controls of interest to both the DOS and WAN are investigated. An initial discrete-event simulation of the DOS/WAN interaction potential is described. Ideas for further developing DOS/WAN interaction are discussed in the context of potential Air Force applications and anticipated developments within both the DOS and WAN technologies.<>