Search engine architectures from conventional to Brian Ulicny and Ken Baclawski. New metrics for newsblog

ABSTRACT

A significant amount of research has focused on the problem of implementing large-scale search engines in peer-to-peer environments. However, gaps in both performance and perspective remain between conventional approaches and those explored in the peer-to-peer community. In this talk, we give a brief overview of search engine architectures and performance issues from the perspective of a researcher focusing on conventional engines. We then discuss the main differences between the two approaches, suggest areas for fruitful interaction, and list open problems.

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
      H.3.4 Systems and Software
          Subjects: Distributed systems

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.4 Distributed Systems

General Terms:
Algorithms, Design, Performance

Keywords:
distributed systems, information retrieval, peer-to-peer, search engine query processing, web mining, web search