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by: Cao, Jiannong; Das, Sajal K.

ISBN: 9780471751601 | 047175160X

The book focuses on mobile agents, which are computer programs that can autonomously migrate between network sites. This text introduces the concepts and principles of mobile agents, provides an overview of mobile agent technology, and focuses on applications in networking and distributed computing.

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This book simplifies the development of networks and distributed systems and improves their performance using mobile agent technology Mobile Agents in Networking and Distributed Computing explores mobile agents, sophist... MOREicated computer programs that can autonomously migrate between network sites and between computers. The authors begin with an overview of the most current mobile agent technology in use today. Next, they guide readers through the key concepts and principles of mobile agents. Finally, they present the most recent applications of mobile agents in networking and distributed computing, including e-commerce, information retrieval, process coordination, mobile computing, personal assistance, and network management. Key Features : Explains how mobile agents streamline the development of networks and distributed systems Shows how mobile agents can dramatically improve the performance of networks and distributed systems Explores a broad range of mobile agent applications in networks and distributed systems Offers a systematic overview of the latest mobile agent technology Introduces all of the key concepts and principles that readers need to know in order to take full advantage of mobile agents This book is recommended for graduate students in telecommunications, networking, and distributed computing fields. Presenting all the latest technology, it also serves as a reference for professionals in the field.

Jiannong Cao is currently Chair Professor and Head of the Department of Computing at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research interests include parallel and distributed computing, computer networks, mobile and pervasive computing, fault tolerance, and middleware. He is an active researcher, publishing extensively in the above areas and serving as the editors of well-known journals and the chair of conference organizing committees. Sajal K. Das is a University Distinguished Scholar Professor of Computer Science and Engineering and Founding Director of CReWMaN at The University of Texas at Arlington. He has significantly contributed to wireless and sensor networks, mobile and pervasive computing, distributed and cloud computing, smart environments and cyber physical systems, security and privacy, biological and social networks.