Process groups and group communications: classifications and requirements
Luye Liang, Samuel T. Chanson, Gerald Neufeld · Computer · 1990
Different distributed applications are examined and their requirements for group communication support are outlined. The concept of a process group is defined. On the basis of internal structures and external behavior, groups are classified into different categories and their properties are discussed. Group communication is an OS-level abstraction that offers convenience and clarity to the programmer.>