An overview of the distributed computer network

Abstract

The Distributed Computer Network (DCN) is a resource-sharing computer network which includes a number of DEC PDP11 computers. The DCN supports a number of processes in a multiprogrammed virtual environment. Processes can communicate with each other and interface with this environment in a manner which is independent of their residence within a particular computer. Resources such as processors, devices and storage media can be remotely accessed and shared so as to provide increased reliability, flexibility and system utilization.