Computer Systems Technology

Aims

To evaluate the effect of distribution, benefits and problems, on the design and implementation of computer based solutions, using performance analysis tools. To assess critically a variety of principles, tools and techniques used for the design of distributed computer systems.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the module the student should be able to:

1 Analyse the requirements of a distributed system and critically review the suitability of existing distributed systems paradigms.

2 Design a distributed computer system considering the performance implications of various design alternatives.

3 Demonstrate mastery of advanced and research topics in distributed operating systems and middleware.

4 Select appropriate middleware tools for the of design a distributed application.