Elsevier

Computer Communications

Volume 14, Issue 7, September 1991, Pages 423-431
Computer Communications

Multicast
Identifying migrated objects using multicast addresses

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Abstract

All objects in a distributed system must be associated with some form of identifier if they are to communicate with other objects. Should an object migrate between a pair of processors, it then becomes necessary to institute measures to ensure that communication can continue. Seven object identification techniques are examined here, and their application to object migration and communication is considered. The use of multicast addresses to identify objects is then proposed. Data from an experimental Ethernet illustrates the benefits of using multicast addresses, including a reduction in identifier management overheads, lower transmission times, and less network traffic.

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