Distributed Storage in Practice

Overview of Erasure Codes in Distributed Storage

A complete and up-to-date overview of popular and practical erasure codes in distributed storage. In Distributed Storage in Practice, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive discussion on distributed storage coding and distributed storage systems.

Part 1: Distributed Storage Coding Technology

Divided into two parts, the book first explores distributed storage coding technology based on Maximum Distance Separable (MDS) codes, including array codes, Reed-Solomon codes, locally repairable codes, and regenerating codes.

Part 2: Challenges and Emerging Technologies

It then goes on to examine the challenges presented by repairing distributed data in real-world scenarios. Distributed Storage in Practice uses two perspectives: practical optimization of distributed storage coding and emerging technologies such as blockchain.

Additional Topics

It discusses the technical foundations of blockchain and integrates blockchain into distributed storage systems and offers an overview of several popular blockchain-based storage systems.

Included Content

A thorough introduction to the current development of quantum technology, including its fundamentals, quantum memory, quantum computers, quantum security, and quantum networks

Comprehensive explorations of data recovery methods for specific networked distributed storage scenarios

Practical integrations of theory and practice, including classic techniques and the most recent advancements in storage coding

A practical example of a distributed secure storage system integrated with blockchain technology

Intended Audience

Perfect for researchers and undergraduate and graduate students studying computer science, Distributed Storage in Practice will also benefit blockchain professionals.