13.10 Distribution Modules

Examples of modules useful for distributed programming:

In the Kernel application:

ModuleDescription
globalA global name registration facility.
global_groupGrouping nodes to global name registration groups.
net_admVarious Erlang net administration routines.
net_kernelErlang networking kernel.

Table 13.3: Kernel Modules Useful For Distribution.

In the STDLIB application:

ModuleDescription
slaveStart and control of slave nodes.

Table 13.4: STDLIB Modules Useful For Distribution.