X.400-based distributed application design methodology

ABSTRACT

The objective of this paper is to provide a distributed application design methodology using the X.400 standards. This one can be applied to two distributed application models: the client/server model and the peer to peer model. The client/server model relies on a relationship between a server entity and a client entity. The use of X.400 for this model is based on the defined relationship between the UA and the MS. The peer to peer model consists of a set of cooperating entities offering a service to the users. The use of X.400 for this model requires the creation of new MTS users and of a P2 type protocol enabling them to communicate. We analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each proposed alternative.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.4 Distributed Systems
          Subjects: Distributed applications

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.1 Network Architecture and Design

          Nouns: X.400

General Terms:
Design