Title :
Distributed hierarchical control for parallel processing
Author :
Feitelson, Dror G. ; Rudolph, Larry
Author_Institution :
Hebrew Univ. of Jerusalem, Israel
fDate :
5/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A description is given of a novel design, using a hierarchy of controllers, that effectively controls a multiuser, multiprogrammed parallel system. Such a structure allows dynamic repartitioning according to changing job requirements. The design goals are examined, and the principles of distributed hierarchical control are presented. Control over processors is discussed. Mapping and load balancing with distributed hierarchical control are considered. Support for gang scheduling as well as availability and fault tolerance is addressed. The use of distributed hierarchical control in memory management and I/O is discussed.<>
Keywords :
multiprogramming; I/O; availability; changing job requirements; distributed hierarchical control; dynamic repartitioning; fault tolerance; gang scheduling; load balancing; mapping; memory management; multiprogrammed parallel system; multiuser parallel system; parallel processing; processor control; Concurrent computing; Control systems; Costs; Distributed control; Microcomputers; Parallel processing; Process control; Radio access networks; Sleep;
