{"product_id":"9781402070877","title":"The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eYarvis, Mark D.; Reiher, Peter; Popek, Gerald J.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternet heterogeneity is driving a new challenge in  application development: adaptive software. Together with the  increased Internet capacity and new access technologies, network  congestion and the use of older technologies, wireless access, and  peer-to-peer networking are increasing the heterogeneity of the  Internet. Applications should provide gracefully degraded levels of  service when network conditions are poor, and enhanced services when  network conditions exceed expectations. Existing adaptive  technologies, which are primarily end-to-end or proxy-based and often  focus on a single deficient link, can perform poorly in heterogeneous  networks. Instead, heterogeneous networks frequently require multiple,  coordinated, and distributed remedial actions. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cem\u003eConductor: Distributed Adaptation for Heterogeneous Networks\u003c\/em\u003e  describes a new approach to graceful degradation in the face of  network heterogeneity - distributed adaptation - in  which adaptive code is deployed at multiple points within a network.  The feasibility of this approach is demonstrated by conductor, a  middleware framework that enables distributed adaptation of  connection-oriented, application-level protocols. By adapting  protocols, conductor provides application-transparent adaptation,  supporting both existing applications and applications designed with  adaptation in mind. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cem\u003eConductor: Distributed Adaptation for Heterogeneous Networks\u003c\/em\u003e  introduces new techniques that enable distributed adaptation, making  it automatic, reliable, and secure. In particular, we introduce the  notion of semantic segmentation, which maintains exactly-once delivery  of the semantic elements of a data stream while allowing the stream to  be arbitrarily adapted in transit. We also introduce a secure  architecture for automatic adaptor selection, protecting user data  from unauthorized adaptation. These techniques are described both in  the context of conductor and in the broader context of distributed  systems. Finally, this book presents empirical evidence from several  case studies indicating that distributed adaptation can allow  applications to degrade gracefully in heterogeneous networks,  providing a higher quality of service to users than other adaptive  techniques. Further, experimental results indicate that the proposed  techniques can be employed without excessive cost. Thus, distributed  adaptation is both practical and beneficial. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cem\u003eConductor: Distributed Adaptation for Heterogeneous Networks\u003c\/em\u003e is  designed to meet the needs of a professional audience composed of  researchers and practitioners in industry and graduate-level students  in computer science.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2002-05-31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781402070877\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4615-1091-8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 232\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer US","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45578418782348,"sku":"9781402070877","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781402070877.jpg?v=1770782001","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781402070877","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}