5 Questions
What approach involves placing computing resources closer to the point of data generation or consumption?
Edge computing
Which architecture distributes computing tasks across all nodes, allowing direct communication between peers?
Peer-to-peer
What architecture separates applications into three logical components: presentation (client), application (server), and data (database)?
Three-tier
Which structure breaks down applications into small, independent services?
Microservices
What system involves a global distribution, multiple continents, and strategically located data centers or computing nodes worldwide?
Cloud computing
Study Notes
Distributed Systems
- A distributed system involves designing a network of interconnected computing nodes that work together to achieve a common goal.
- Each computer in the system is referred to as a node, and these nodes communicate and coordinate their activities to provide a seamless and efficient distributed computing environment.
Geographical Distribution and Network Architectures
- Geographical distribution and network architectures play a crucial role in shaping the design and performance of systems involving multiple computers.
- The way computers are spread across different locations and connected in a network greatly influences factors like latency, bandwidth, fault tolerance, and overall system efficiency.
Network Distribution Architectures
LAN (Local Area Network)
- Computers in a LAN are typically geographically close to each other, such as within a single building or campus.
- LANs provide high-speed connectivity and low latency, making them suitable for applications that require fast communication.
WAN (Wide Area Network)
- WANs cover larger geographic areas and connect computers across cities, countries, or continents.
- The Internet is a global WAN.
- WANs introduce higher latency and potentially lower bandwidth compared to LANs.
Explore the concept of multiple computers in distributed systems, where interconnected computing nodes collaborate to achieve a common objective. Learn about the communication and coordination among nodes to create an efficient distributed computing environment.
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