Distributed Key-Value Storage for Edge Computing and Its Explicit Data Distribution Method

Abstract

In this article, we provide a data framework for edge computing where developers can easily attain efficient data transfer between devices or users. We propose a distributed key-value storage platform for edge computing and its explicit data distribution management method. In this platform, edge servers organize the distributed key-value storage in a uniform namespace. To enable fast data access to a record in edge computing, the allocation strategy of the record and its cache on the edge servers is important. Our platform offers a distributed objects that can dynamically change home server and allocate cache objects following user defined rules. A rule is defined in a declarative manner and specifies where to place cache objects depending on the status of the target record and its associated records. We also integrate a push notification system using WebSocket to immediately notify events on a specified table. We evaluate the performance of our system using a messaging service application between mobile appliances.