In this study, we propose a protocol for the communication between process groups required during message transfers. This is accomplished by an efficient process management of distributed systems connected by computer networks. For a single process gr...
In this study, we propose a protocol for the communication between process groups required during message transfers. This is accomplished by an efficient process management of distributed systems connected by computer networks. For a single process group, a multicast protocol was proposed, which can control message flows while maintaining the order of messages sent or delivered. Through use of membership-related services, a member composing a process group may leave and join the current a membership anytime during execution. Moreover, message delivery can be delayed by using a logical vector time stamp. The functionality of the message delivery includes a virtual synchronization in response to a change in membership.