Replication of Heterogeneous Multimedia Data

Arizona State University, Scottsdale AZ

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Abstract

This work develops a framework for the replication of heterogeneous multimedia data for achieving high availability while maintaining low access cost. The framework encompasses various aspects of replication in distributed systems: users and policy, networks, and servers. The research develops the technical concept of quality quorum systems to enable efficient and robust multimedia replication. The results of the research is brought together in a Heterogeneous Multimedia Object Replication (HUMOR) system. The work has a significant impact on distributed server architecture design, multimedia databases, digital libraries, and distant learning environments.