The goal of this course is to introduce basic knowledge to understand how modern distributed systems operate. Our focus will be on distributed algorithms and on practical aspects that should be considered when designing and implementing real systems. Some topics that will be covered are causality and logical clocks, synchronization and coordination algorithms, transactions and replication, and end-to-end system design. Although students will need to learn various distributed algorithms, this is not only a theoretical course. Thus, computer based assignments will be used extensively so that students will gain practical experience designing and implementing real systems. In addition the course will explore recent trends exemplified by current highly available and reliable distributed systems.
At least 90 ECTS, including 60 ECTS Computing Science or 120 ECTS within a study programme. At least 7.5 ECTS data structures and algorithms; 7.5 ECTS systems programming; 7.5 ECTS operating systems; and 7.5 ECTS data communication and computer networks. Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-57320
Application
Application deadline was
15 October 2024.
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