Code: | CC4003 | Acronym: | CC4003 | Level: | 400 |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Computer Science |
Active? | Yes |
Web Page: | http://www.dcc.fc.up.pt/~fds/aulas/SD/1617/ |
Responsible unit: | Department of Computer Science |
Course/CS Responsible: | Master in Computer Science |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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M:CC | 7 | Study plan since 2014/2015 | 1 | - | 6 | 42 | 162 |
MI:ERS | 24 | Plano Oficial desde ano letivo 2014 | 4 | - | 6 | 42 | 162 |
We aim to provide students with an introduction to the fundamental problems in the design and implementation of distributed systems. On completing this course, students must be able to:
(a) Explain what is a distributed system, why should an application be built as a distributed system, and what are the desirable properties of such systems;
(b) Describe the principles guiding the construction of distributed systems, the main problems and associated challenges, and perceive the efficiency and limitations of proposed solutions;
(c) Build systems that use basic OS mechanisms such as UNIX sockets, as well as higher level middleware ICE and REST Services.
- knowledge of the architecture of a distributed system
- understanding the functioning of a distributed system
- capability to implement parts of a distributed system
- understanding of the capabilities and limitations of a distributed system
- understanding of public clouds
1. Introduction to Distributed Systems.
2. Software and System Architectures.
3. Processes, Threads and Virtual Machines.
4. Communication Models.
5. Names and Name Resolution.
6. Clocks and Synchronization.
7. Consistency Models.
8. Replication.
Classes with theory and practical examples. Use of public cloud infrastructures.
designation | Weight (%) |
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Exame | 60,00 |
Participação presencial | 0,00 |
Trabalho laboratorial | 40,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Students are required to obtain a mark of at least 50% in the practical assignments to be eligible to qualify in this course.
Final exam weighing 60% in the final grade.
Minimum grade of 50%.
Practical assignments weighing 40% in the final grade.
Minimum grade of 50%.
Final grade = (0.6 * exam + 0.4 * assignments) * 20
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