Understanding the challenges in distributed systems
In today’s world, distributed systems are everywhere. Internet, intranet, and mobile networks are examples of distributed network systems. More sophisticated ones include clusters, grids, and cloud infrastructure. Examples of distributed applications vary from client-server applications and service-oriented architecture (SOA)-based systems to massively multiplayer online games. Thanks to social, mobile, and cloud applications, large-scale distributed systems have evolved into an indispensable technology platform and ubiquitous always-on environment for businesses, consumers, and average citizens around the world.
Technology advances in hardware, devices, and software have made heterogeneity, openness, and transparency less of an issue. However, guaranteeing availability, security, and scalability and ensuring data consistency and fault tolerance are still major challenges that business and technology leaders face when developing...
