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Use pre-record algorithm to improve process migration efficiency

  • Northeastern University China

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Abstract

Process migration is one of the most important features in parallel and distributed computing. It enables dynamic load balance and makes better utilization of computing resource. Post-copy is a very efficient migration algorithm but it needs process to resume on destination node with incomplete address space which may significantly reduce its efficiency especially at the initial phase. To solve this problem, we propose a new algorithm named as Pre-record. It will prolong process execution on host node for a short while before suspend and record the used memory pages. While transmitting process address space, these recorded pages will be transferred preferentially. So, At the initial phase of process resume on destination node, the needed memory pages have already been stored, no pages faults occurs. We evaluate Pre-record performance through simulation test, make a comparison with the other algorithms, and the results shows that Pre-Record could significantly reduce page faults number and improve process migration efficiency.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 14th International Symposium on Distributed Computing and Applications for Business, Engineering and Science, DCABES 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages50-53
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781467365932
DOIs
StatePublished - 8 Mar 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event14th International Symposium on Distributed Computing and Applications for Business, Engineering and Science, DCABES 2015 - Guiyang, China
Duration: 18 Aug 201524 Aug 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings - 14th International Symposium on Distributed Computing and Applications for Business, Engineering and Science, DCABES 2015

Conference

Conference14th International Symposium on Distributed Computing and Applications for Business, Engineering and Science, DCABES 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityGuiyang
Period18/08/1524/08/15

Keywords

  • Adress space
  • Distributed computing
  • Page fault
  • Post-copy
  • Process migration

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