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What is the main goal of an ideal distributed system?
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?
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?
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?
In the evolution of distributed systems, which technology was NOT part of the 1980s era?
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What technology is NOT considered an example of a modern distributed system?
What technology is NOT considered an example of a modern distributed system?
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