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Course Catalog 2013-2014
ELT-53206 Peer-to-Peer Networks, 3-5 cr |
Additional information
Suitable for postgraduate studies
Person responsible
Dmitri Moltchanov, Evgeny Kucheryavy
Lessons
Study type | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | Summer | Implementations | Lecture times and places |
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Requirements
- completion of assignments is required for exam admission;
- examination is required to pass the course.
Completion parts must belong to the same implementation
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to: - identify the basic networking models and outline the evolution of P2P systems; - list algorithms used to search for shared resources; - describe P2P content delivery schemes and the performance issues; - explain how the most popular P2P systems work; - outline the key features of cloud computing.
Content
Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
1. | Introduction to the course 1. P2P vs. client/server architectures 2. Evolution of P2P systems | ||
2. | Basic mechanisms in P2P systems 1. Searching for shared resources 2. Selected DHT mechanisms 3. Content delivery and traffic control | ||
3. | Applications of P2P architecture 1. File sharing systems 2. Live streaming systems 3. P2P telephony 4. P2P instant messaging 6. Transactional systems (Bitcoin) |
Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes
Examination is required to pass the course.
Assessment scale:
Numerical evaluation scale (1-5) will be used on the course
Partial passing:
Study material
Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL | Edition, availability, ... | Examination material | Language |
Book | Grid Computing | Fran Berman, Geoffrey Fox, Tony Hey | No | English | |||
Book | P2P Networking and Applications | John F. Buford, Heather Yu, Eng Keong Lua | No | English | |||
Book | Peer to Peer: Harnessing the Power of Disruptive Technologies | Andy Oram (editor) | No | English | |||
Book | Peer-to-Peer Systems and Applications | Ralf Steinmetz, Klaus Wehrle | No | English |
Prerequisites
Course | Mandatory/Advisable | Description |
ELT-51106 Computer Networking I | Mandatory | |
ELT-53106 Computer Networking II | Advisable |
Additional information about prerequisites
Equivalent courses for international students.
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Correspondence of content
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More precise information per implementation
Implementation | Description | Methods of instruction | Implementation |
2013-2014 implementation of P2P networks. Periods 1, 2 2013. | Lectures Practical works |
Contact teaching: 0 % Distance learning: 0 % Self-directed learning: 0 % |