Inhalt

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   1 Introduction
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   1.1 Static networks
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   1.1.1 Competitive analysis
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   1.2 Dynamic networks
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   1.2.1 Our model
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   1.2.2 Our contribution
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   1.3 Related work
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   1.4 Bibliographical notes
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  2 Basics
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   2.1 Optimal offline solution
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   2.2 Reduction Lemma
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   2.3 Two-node networks
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   2.3.1 Randomized algorithm EDGE
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   2.3.2 Lower bound for oblivious adversary
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  2.4 Trivial algorithms
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   2.4.1 Algorithm JUMP
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   2.4.2 Reusing Page Migration algorithms
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   3 Adversarial Scenario
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   3.1 Randomization against adaptive adversary
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   3.1.1 Algorithm DIST
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   3.1.2 DIST in the first part of a step
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   3.1.3 DIST in the second part of a step
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   3.1.4 Combining DIST with other algorithms
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   3.2 Marking algorithms
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   3.2.1 Deterministic algorithm MARK
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   3.2.2 Randomization against oblivious adversary
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   3.2.3 Proofs of Phase Lemmas
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   3.3 Lower bounds
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   3.3.1 Lower bound against adaptive-online adversary
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   3.3.2 Lower bound against oblivious adversary
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   3.4 Concluding remarks
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   3.5 Proofs of technical claims
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   4 Brownian Motion Scenario
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   4.1 Majority algorithms
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   4.1.1 Epochs
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   4.1.2 Competitiveness of MAJ
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   4.2 Bounding cost of MAJ
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   4.3 Bounding cost of OPT
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   4.3.1 Narrow sets
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   4.3.2 Precondition: smooth movement
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   4.3.3 Precondition: scattered nodes
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   4.3.4 Proof of the Crucial Property
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   4.4 Extensions and conclusions
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   4.5 Proofs of technical claims
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   5 Stochastic Requests Scenario
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   5.1 Lower bound for the extended cost model
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   5.2 Algorithm MTFR
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   5.2.1 Lower bound for OPT
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   5.2.2 Upper bound for MTFR
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   5.2.3 Expected competitive ratio
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   5.3 Extensions and conclusions
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   5.4 Proofs of technical claims
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   5.4.1 Proof of the concentration bound
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   6 Summary and Outlook
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   Bibliography
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  Appendix
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   A.1 Notations
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   A.2 Mathematical tools