DyCER: a lightweight data sharing system using replication

Abstract

DyCER * is the Dynamic Collaboration Environment for Research system under development by Shinkuro, designed to support rapid formation of coalitions and persistent collaboration within the coalitions under a wide variety of security and communication environments. Version 1 of DyCER shares data using replication and uses e-mail as its initial transport layer. This paper describes the thinking behind DyCER, its architectural components, and the operation of version 1.