Codes for Distributed Storage

The growth of data storage has led to the use of distributed storage systems, which have increased the complexity of ensuring data loss does not occur. This monograph provides an overview of the role of different types of codes, such as regenerative, locally recoverable, and locally regenerative codes, in addressing these issues. It covers the creation, uses, and developments of these codes in the last decade, making it a valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners working on distributed storage systems.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 290 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: now publishers Inc

Data storage has experienced significant growth, leading to the widespread adoption of distributed storage across multiple systems. This has heightened the complexity of ensuring data loss prevention, particularly in cases where failures occur due to individual nodes within the storage system. Redundancy was once the primary method employed to address this challenge, but with the exponential increase in data volumes, minimizing the overhead associated with redundancy became a major concern. In large data centers, a third concern emerged: the requirement for efficient recovery from the failure of a single storage unit.

To address these issues, this monograph provides a comprehensive overview of the role of different types of codes in large distributed storage systems. It introduces the reader to regenerative codes, locally recoverable codes, and locally regenerative codes, which are the three main classes of codes used in such systems. The authors delve into the origins, applications, and advancements of these codes over the past decade. This in-depth review offers a comprehensive and accessible understanding of the modern codes employed in distributed storage systems today. It serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners engaged in the field.

Weight: 414g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781638280248