PPYDFS - Python Parallel Distributed File System

PPYDFS is a lightweight parallel distributed file system implemented in Python. It provides a reliable way to store and access files across multiple server nodes with automatic replication and failure recovery.

Features

• Distributed Storage: Files are split into blocks and distributed across multiple data servers
• Data Replication: Configurable replication factor ensures data redundancy and availability
• Fault Tolerance: Automatic block re-replication when servers fail
• Web Monitoring Interface: Real-time monitoring of system status and file distribution
• Command Line Interface: Easy-to-use commands for system management and file operations

Architecture

PPYDFS consists of three main components:

1. Name Server: Manages file metadata and coordinates data servers
2. Data Servers: Store the actual file blocks with replication
3. Client: Interface for users to upload, download, and manage files

Installation

Install from PyPI

pip install pywebio
pip install ppydfs

Run from Code

git clone https://github.com/EasyCam/PPYDFS.git
cd PPYDFS
pip install -r requirements.txt
python install ppydfs

Usage

Starting a Name Server

python -m ppydfs nameserver [web_port]

Example:

python -m ppydfs nameserver 8080

This starts a name server with a web monitoring interface accessible at http://localhost:8080.

Starting a Data Server

python -m ppydfs dataserver [host] [port] [storage_dir] [name_server]

Example:

python -m ppydfs dataserver localhost 9001 ./storage localhost:9000

Client Operations

Upload a file

python -m ppydfs client upload myfile.txt [remote_name]

Download a file

python -m ppydfs client download remote_file [local_path]

List all files

python -m ppydfs client list

Delete a file

python -m ppydfs client delete remote_file

Web Interface

The web interface provides:

• Real-time monitoring of data servers
• File upload/download functionality
• File and block management
• System status information

Configuration

Default settings:

• Name server port: 9000
• Web interface port: 8080
• Replication factor: 2
• Block size: 4MB

License

GPLv3