Fragment Allocation Configuration in Distributed Database Systems

TL;DR

This paper demonstrates that declarative programming languages can effectively model and simplify data fragment allocation techniques in distributed database systems, facilitating easier development and potential optimizations.

Contribution

It introduces a novel approach using logic programming languages to represent and potentially improve fragment allocation algorithms in distributed databases.

Findings

Declarative languages simplify fragment allocation representation

The approach can be extended to other distributed system areas

Potential for further development and optimization

Abstract

In distributed database (DDB) management systems, fragment allocation is one of the most important components that can directly affect the performance of DDB. In this research work, we will show that declarative programming languages, e.g. logic programming languages, can be used to represent different data fragment allocation techniques. Results indicate that, using declarative programming language significantly simplifies the representation of fragment allocation algorithm, thus opens door for any further developments and optimizations. The under consideration case study also show that our approach can be extended to be used in different areas of distributed systems.