Dependability properties of P2P architectures

Abstract

This paper aims to identify the main dependability properties (and related properties) that can play a part within P2P systems. This, in turn, can be used to help inform the creation of more dependable systems. Given the influence the choice of architecture can have, this paper first provides an overview of the main P2P architectures, before going on to identifying the different properties. Future work will provide a detailed analysis of the effect the architectures can have on these properties.