COS 465 - Distributed Systems

An introduction to the design and operation of distributed systems. Topics include client-server models, interprocess communications, RPC, replication and consistency, online transaction processing, error and fault recovery, encryption and security. Examples will be taken from extant distributed systems.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in COS 450 and COS 460 or their equivalents, or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Computer Science