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Abstract

A distributed storage network (DSN) includes multiple distributed computing systems including DSN memories. The DSN memories include distributed storage and task processing network (DSTN) managing units. The DSTN managing units initiate connections with a coordination unit that is part of the DSN by periodically sending messages to the coordination unit. The coordination unit transmits a coordination message to each DSTN managing unit that initiates a connection. Each of the DSTN managing units processes the coordination message, in some cases assisting in completion of tasks indicated in the coordination message, and transmits a response to the coordination unit. The coordination unit makes the responses from the DSTN managing units available for use by other applications.

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