Using simulated execution in verifying distributed algorithms

TitleUsing simulated execution in verifying distributed algorithms
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication2003
AuthorsWin T N, Ernst MD, Garland SJ, K\irl\i D, Lynch N
Conference NameVMCAI'03, Fourth International Conference on Verification, Model Checking and Abstract Interpretation
Date or Month PublishedJanuary 9–11
Conference LocationNew York, New York
Abstract<p>This paper presents a methodology for using simulated execution to assist a theorem prover in verifying safety properties of distributed systems. Execution-based techniques such as testing can increase confidence in an implementation, provide intuition about behavior, and detect simple errors quickly. They cannot by themselves demonstrate correctness. However, they can aid theorem provers by suggesting necessary lemmas and providing tactics to structure proofs. This paper describes the use of these techniques in a machine-checked proof of correctness of the Paxos algorithm for distributed consensus.</p>
Citation KeyNeWinEGKL03:VMCAI
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