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Explain the difference between n-tier and peer-to-peer architectures in distributed computing.
n-tier architectures refer to web applications that forward requests to other enterprise services, while peer-to-peer architectures evenly divide responsibilities among all machines with no special machines providing services or managing network resources.
Describe the role of message passing protocols in coordinating work among concurrent processes in distributed computing architecture.
Message passing protocols allow processes to communicate directly with each other, typically in a master/slave relationship, enabling coordination of work among concurrent processes.
Provide examples of applications of distributed computing and explain the reasons for using distributed systems.
Examples of applications include telecommunication networks, computer networks, wireless sensor networks, distributed databases, network file systems, and more. Reasons for using distributed systems may include the need for larger storage, memory, faster compute, higher bandwidth, reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
