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Distributed Systems

Distributed systems are computer systems that consist of multiple independent components that communicate and coordinate their actions by passing messages to achieve a common goal, often functioning as a single coherent system.

intermediate
5 hours
Computer Science
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Distributed systems are essential in today's computing landscape, enabling multiple computers to work together seamlessly. They provide scalability, fault tolerance, and resource sharing, making them ideal for applications like cloud computing and online services. Understanding the components, chall...

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Key Terms

Node
An individual computer or device in a distributed system.

Example: Each server in a cloud service is a node.

Middleware
Software that connects different applications or services in a distributed system.

Example: Message brokers act as middleware.

Latency
The time delay in communication between nodes in a distributed system.

Example: High latency can slow down data transfer.

Load Balancing
Distributing workloads across multiple nodes to optimize resource use.

Example: Web traffic is balanced across several servers.

Replication
The process of copying data across multiple nodes for redundancy.

Example: Database replication ensures data availability.

Consistency
The property that ensures all nodes see the same data at the same time.

Example: Strong consistency guarantees immediate updates.

Related Topics

Cloud Computing
The delivery of computing services over the internet, relying on distributed systems.
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Microservices Architecture
An architectural style that structures an application as a collection of loosely coupled services.
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Blockchain Technology
A decentralized digital ledger that uses distributed systems for secure transactions.
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Key Concepts

ScalabilityFault ToleranceConcurrencyData Consistency