Software Fault Tolerance Techniques and Implementation by Laura L Pullum

Software Fault Tolerance Techniques and Implementation by Laura L Pullum

This innovative resource provides the most comprehensive coverage of software fault tolerance techniques to guide professionals through design, operation and performance. It features an in-depth discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of specific techniques, so practitioners can decide which ones are best suited for their work. The book examines key programming techniques such as assertions, checkpointing, and atomic actions, and provides design tips and models to assist in the development of critical software fault tolerance software systems that help ensure dependable performance. From software reliability, recovery and redundancy to design- and data-diverse software fault tolerance techniques, this practical reference provides detailed insight into techniques that will improve the overall quality of software.

Laura L. Pullum has performed research and development in the dependable software areas of software fault tolerance, safety, reliability, and security for over 15 years. Dr. Pullum has written over 100 papers and reports on dependable software and has a patent (as co-inventor) in the area of fault tolerant agents. She holds a B.S. in Mathematics, an M.S. in Operations Research, an M.B.A., and a D.Sc. in Systems Engineering and Operations Research. Dr. Pullum is a member of the IEEE Computer Society Technical Committee on Fault Tolerance Computing, IEEE Reliability and Software societies, Mensa, Women in Technology, and the U.S. Software System Safety Working Group.

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ISBN 13	9781580531375
ISBN 10	1580531377
Title	Software Fault Tolerance Techniques and Implementation
Author	Laura L Pullum
Series	Artech House Computer Security Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Artech House Publishers
Year published	2001-10-31
Number of pages	362
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