What is meant by Remote Procedure Call?
A "Remote Procedure Call (RPC)" is a method that allows a computer program to execute a procedure (subroutine) in another address space (usually on a remote machine) as if it were a local call. The caller invokes the procedure without needing to manage the details of network communication.
Typical Software Functions in the Area of "Remote Procedure Call (RPC)":
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Transparent Procedure Calls:
- Allows applications to call procedures on remote systems as if they were local.
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Stubs and Skeletons:
- Automatic generation of client stubs and server skeletons that handle communication and data transfer between client and server.
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Network Communication:
- Managing the transmission of requests and responses over the network between client and server.
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Error Handling:
- Mechanisms for handling communication errors, timeouts, and retries.
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Security:
- Implementing authentication and encryption measures to secure communication.
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Performance Monitoring:
- Monitoring and logging the performance and availability of RPC services.
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Versioning and Compatibility:
- Supporting the management of different versions of RPC interfaces to ensure compatibility.
