Applications
Distributed Computing Systems have a number of applications, including:
- Cloud Computing: Cloud Computing systems are a type of distributed computing system that are used to deliver resources such as computing power, storage, and networking over the Internet.
- Peer-to-Peer Networks: Peer-to-Peer Networks are a type of distributed computing system that is used to share resources such as files and computing power among users.
- Distributed Architectures: Many modern computing systems, such as microservices architectures, use distributed architectures to distribute processing and data storage across multiple devices or systems.
What is Distributed Computing?
Distributed computing refers to a system where processing and data storage is distributed across multiple devices or systems, rather than being handled by a single central device. In a distributed system, each device or system has its own processing capabilities and may also store and manage its own data. These devices or systems work together to perform tasks and share resources, with no single device serving as the central hub.
One example of a distributed computing system is a cloud computing system, where resources such as computing power, storage, and networking are delivered over the Internet and accessed on demand. In this type of system, users can access and use shared resources through a web browser or other client software.