Mobile Agents & Ad Hoc Networks in Mobile Computing

The book "Mobile Agents & Ad Hoc Networks in Mobile Computing: Data Management, Adaptive Clustering, and Routing Protocols" offers a comprehensive examination of the essential components and advanced technologies that shape mobile computing environments. It addresses key topics such as data management and highlights challenges in the areas of synchronization, security, storage, and privacy. Additionally, it presents a detailed analysis of data replication techniques and adaptive clustering methods for efficient resource utilization in mobile wireless networks. The role of mobile agents is explored in depth, emphasizing their characteristics, advantages, applications, and the associated challenges regarding security and fault tolerance. Furthermore, the intricacies of ad-hoc networks are examined, including localization techniques, MAC issues, and various dynamic routing protocols such as GSR, DSDV, DSR, AODV, and TORA. This authoritative work is of great significance for researchers, professionals, and students looking to deepen their understanding of mobile computing and ad-hoc network technologies.