Resource discovery for distributed computing systems: A comprehensive survey

• Published in: Journal of parallel and distributed computing Vol. 113; pp. 127 - 166
• Main Authors: Zarrin, Javad, Aguiar, Rui L., Barraca, João Paulo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.03.2018
• Subjects: Distributed systems; Grid computing; HPC; P2P; Resource description; Resource sharing; Grid computing; Resource sharing; HPC; Distributed systems; Resource description; P2P
• ISSN: 0743-7315; 1096-0848
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jpdc.2017.11.010

Large-scale distributed computing environments provide a vast amount of heterogeneous computing resources from different sources for resource sharing and distributed computing. Discovering appropriate resources in such environments is a challenge which involves several different subjects. In this paper, we provide an investigation on the current state of resource discovery protocols, mechanisms, and platforms for large-scale distributed environments, focusing on the design aspects. We classify all related aspects, general steps, and requirements to construct a novel resource discovery solution in three categories consisting of structures, methods, and issues. Accordingly, we review the literature, analyzing various aspects for each category. •We present a new taxonomy of resource discovery aspects for distributed systems.•We survey the literature from various viewpoints of resource discovery aspects.•We discuss a set of key performance indicators to evaluate discovery approaches.•An overall guideline to design novel discovery approaches for distributed systems.