Jiannong Cao, Sajal K. Das

Gebundenes Buch

Mobile Agents

Beschreibung

This book simplifies the development of networks and distributed systems and improves their performance using mobile agent technology
Mobile Agents in Networking and Distributed Computing explores mobile agents, sophisticated computer programs that can autonomously migrate between network sites and between computers. The authors begin with an overview of the most current mobile agent technology in use today. Next, they guide readers through the key concepts and principles of mobile agents. Finally, they present the most recent applications of mobile agents in networking and distributed computing, including e-commerce, information retrieval, process coordination, mobile computing, personal assistance, and network management.
Key Features:
Explains how mobile agents streamline the development of networks and distributed systems
Shows how mobile agents can dramatically improve the performance of networks and distributed systems
Explores a broad range of mobile agent applications in networks and distributed systems
Offers a systematic overview of the latest mobile agent technology
Introduces all of the key concepts and principles that readers need to know in order to take full advantage of mobile agents
This book is recommended for graduate students in telecommunications, networking, and distributed computing fields. Presenting all the latest technology, it also serves as a reference for professionals in the field.

Autor

Jiannong Cao is currently Chair Professor and Head of the Department of Computing at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research interests include parallel and distributed computing, computer networks, mobile and pervasive computing, fault tolerance, and middleware. He is an active researcher, publishing extensively in the above areas and serving as the editor of well-known journals and the chair of conference organizing committees. Sajal K. Das is a University Distinguished Scholar Professor of Computer Science and Engineering and Founding Director of CReWMaN at The University of Texas at Arlington. He has significantly contributed to wireless and sensor networks, mobile and pervasive computing, distributed and cloud computing, smart environments and cyber-physical systems, security and privacy, biological and social networks.

Produktdetails

• Wiley Series in Agent Technology
• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 352
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Juli 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 619g
• ISBN-13: 9780471751601
• ISBN-10: 047175160X
• Artikelnr.: 20870320