9 Questions
What does a distributed system appear as to its users or applications?
A single coherent system
What is one of the characteristic features of a distributed system that leads to synchronization and coordination problems?
Global clock
What is a key challenge in managing group membership in a distributed system?
Group evolution
What is the purpose of nodes collaborating in a distributed system?
To present a single view of the system
Which term refers to the characteristic feature of a distributed system where each node is autonomous and has its own notion of time?
Autonomous computing elements
What is one of the characteristic features of a distributed system that leads to synchronization and coordination problems?
Autonomous computing elements
What is the purpose of nodes collaborating in a distributed system?
To achieve a single coherent system
What is a key challenge in managing group membership in a distributed system?
Evolution and openness
What does a distributed system appear as to its users or applications?
A single coherent system
Study Notes
Distributed System Characteristics
- A distributed system appears as a single, unified system to its users or applications.
- One of the characteristic features of a distributed system is the lack of a shared clock, which leads to synchronization and coordination problems.
- A key challenge in managing group membership in a distributed system is maintaining an accurate and consistent view of the group membership across all nodes.
Node Collaboration
- The purpose of nodes collaborating in a distributed system is to achieve a common goal or provide a service that cannot be accomplished by a single node.
Node Autonomy
- The characteristic feature of a distributed system where each node is autonomous and has its own notion of time is referred to as asynchronous.
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