Distributed Systems Lecture 1 Agenda
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What is the main goal of an ideal distributed system?

  • To present a single-system image (correct)
  • To rely on a network centralized OS
  • To centralize software servers
  • To have a physically centralized file system

    • In a distributed system, what is used for inter-process communication at the lowest level?

  • Shared memory
  • Physically centralized file system
  • Centralized OS
  • Message passing (correct)

    • What are two important considerations when defining a distributed system?

  • Autonomous and unifying hardware software (correct)
  • Single-user view and machine boundaries
  • Centralized hardware and software
  • Decentralized interfaces and users

    • In the evolution of distributed systems, which technology was NOT part of the 1980s era?

    <p>Desktop grids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology is NOT considered an example of a modern distributed system?

    <p>Centralized mainframe computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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