Peer-to-peer (P2P) technology, or peer computing, is a paradigm
that is viewed as a potential technology for redesigning
distributed architectures and, consequently, distributed
processing. Yet the scale and dynamism that characterize P2P
systems demand that we reexamine traditional distributed
technologies. A paradigm shift that includes self-reorganization,
adaptation and resilience is called for. On the other hand, the
increased computational power of such networks opens up completely
new applications, such as in digital content sharing, scientific
computation, gaming, or collaborative work environments.
In this book, Vu, Lupu and Ooi present the technical challenges
offered by P2P systems, and the means that have been proposed to
address them. They provide a thorough and comprehensive review of
recent advances on routing and discovery methods; load balancing
and replication techniques; security, accountability and anonymity,
as well as trust and reputation schemes; programming models and P2P
systems and projects. Besides surveying existing methods and
systems, they also compare and evaluate some of the more promising
schemes.
The need for such a book is evident. It provides a single source
for practitioners, researchers and students on the state of the
art. For practitioners, this book explains best practice, guiding
selection of appropriate techniques for each application. For
researchers, this book provides a foundation for the development of
new and more effective methods. For students, it is an overview of
the wide range of advanced techniques for realizing effective P2P
systems, and it can easily be used as a text for an advanced course
on Peer-to-Peer Computing and Technologies, or as a companion text
for courses on various subjects, such as distributed systems, and
grid and cluster computing.
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