Lifecycle

Figure [*] shows the life-cycle of a node. The states can be described as follows:

Inert state
No netlets are present. For example, the machine might be switched off.
Running state
Normal operational state when netlets are running, and new netlets can be created.
Shutting-down state
Transitional phase where netlets have been given time to shut down, but no new netlets can be created.
Netlets are not preserved through inert periods.

Figure: Node life-cycle
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Ulf Leonhardt 2001-08-16