Remote Procedure Call

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)":

1. Transparent Procedure Calls:

   • Allows applications to call procedures on remote systems as if they were local.

2. Stubs and Skeletons:

   • Automatic generation of client stubs and server skeletons that handle communication and data transfer between client and server.

3. Network Communication:

   • Managing the transmission of requests and responses over the network between client and server.

4. Error Handling:

   • Mechanisms for handling communication errors, timeouts, and retries.

5. Security:

   • Implementing authentication and encryption measures to secure communication.

6. Performance Monitoring:

   • Monitoring and logging the performance and availability of RPC services.

7. Versioning and Compatibility:

   • Supporting the management of different versions of RPC interfaces to ensure compatibility.