Introduction to Distributed Systems.
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| Title: | Introduction to Distributed Systems. |
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| Source: | Fundamentals of Distributed Object Systems; 2001 1st Edition, p1-31, 30p |
| Abstract: | The advent of computers was motivated by the need to perform complex data calculations and processing quickly. Once their usage to perform these tasks is ubiquitous, the next computing breakthroughs are spurred by the necessity to collaborate with other computers via a network. The earliest solutions are based on a model called centralized systems, in which a single computer with one or multiple CPUs processes all incoming requests. However, reasons such as cost, reliability, and the separate nature of the divisions that makes up organizations using the systems causes this model to be less attractive. Another model, called distributed systems, addresses these issues with its distribution. Instead of having one single powerful computer, distributed systems employ multiple computers communicating to each other via a common network. The independent, distributed, and sometimes heterogeneous nature of these computers also underlies the importance of having a distributed system software to provide a common view of the systems. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
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| Database: | Complementary Index |
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