12 Questions
What term has been used to describe interconnected computers in distributed systems?
Parallel computers
In a distributed system, how do independent computers appear to the users?
As a unified single computer
What is the primary motivation for the development of distributed systems?
To solve technology problems using computer modeling
What is a parallel system characterized by?
Cooperation among processing elements
Which term refers to a collection of processing elements working together in a distributed system?
Parallel system
What concept describes a network of independent computers appearing as a single coherent system?
Unified computing environment
What is the main goal of an ideal distributed system?
To present a single-system image
In an ideal distributed system, how is software distributed?
Each processing element has its own operating system
What are two important considerations in a distributed system?
Autonomous and unifying hardware
Which technology was NOT part of the 1980s distributed systems landscape?
Cloud computing
What is the role of message passing in a distributed system?
It facilitates inter-process communication at the lowest level
Which concept focuses on users viewing a distributed system as a single computer?
Autonomous Unification
Learn about the history, reasons, goals, development, evolution, and examples of distributed systems. Understand why distributed systems are essential in today's interconnected world.
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