10 Questions
What is a primary motivation for Distributed Computing Systems?
To solve larger problems without larger computers
What is the primary function of middleware in a Distributed System?
To provide a uniform means and style of access to system resources
What is the result of dividing a task into smaller subtasks in a Distributed System?
Divided work that can be combined later
What is a characteristic of a Distributed System?
A collection of autonomous hosts connected through a computer network
What is the benefit of scalability in Distributed Computing Systems?
Solving larger problems without larger computers
What is the role of a worker in a Distributed System?
To execute a subtask and send the result to the combiner
What is the purpose of the middleware layer in a Distributed System?
To provide a uniform means and style of access to system resources
What is a characteristic of the hosts in a Distributed System?
They are autonomous and connected through a computer network
What is the benefit of openness and heterogeneity in Distributed Computing Systems?
Applications and data may be difficult to relocate and reconfigure
What is the result of having redundant processing agents in a Distributed System?
Fault-tolerance and system availability
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