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