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1 (a)
Comparison of NOS and DOS.
5 M
1 (b)
Explain the issues in designing Distributed Systems.
5 M
1 (c)
Explain RPC Model for communication in e-Distributed system.
10 M
2 (a)
Explain Absolute as well as Causals ordering semantics for group communication in a distributed system, with an example for each.
10 M
2 (b)
Explain the need for coordinator selection in distributed system. Explain one of the strategies for the same in detail.
10 M
3 (a)
Explain implementation of sequential consistency model for 'Replicated and Migrating' block for distributed shared memory.
10 M
3 (b)
What do you understand by clock synchronization? Explain Lamport's Mechanism.
10 M
4 (a)
What is phantom reads problem. Explain any one algorithm for distributed deadlock detection.
10 M
4 (b)
What are data centric and client consistency models. Explain one model.
10 M
5 (a)
List desirable feature of a good distributed file system. How are modifications propagated in file caching schemes?
10 M
5 (c)
Compare Load sharing to task assignment and Load balancing strategies for scheduling process in a distributed system.
10 M
6 (a)
Explain Address Space transfer mechanisms in process migration in a distributed system.
10 M
6 (b)
Explain stateless and stateful server implementation justifying advantages disadvantage of each.
10 M
Write short note on any four.
7 (a)
Issues in designing DSM.
5 M
7 (b)
Naming Service
5 M
7 (c)
Distributed Transactions
5 M
7 (d)
Desirable feature of a good Naming System.
5 M
7 (d)
Lighweight RPC and Call back RPC.
5 M
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