Distributed Object Computing

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  • distributed objects -- fine grained
  • system-wide identity -- universal unique identifiers
  • location independent -- mapped onto DCE RCP
  • dynamic object migration -- uniform access mechanism

Distributed Computing Environment

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  • Thread Service -- light weight processes
  • DCE RPC -- communication standard
  • Cell Directory Service -- distributed name management
  • Security Service -- authentication and authorization
  • Distributed Time Service -- clock synchronization

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