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In today's digital landscape, where applications serve millions of users simultaneously and process terabytes of data, distributed systems have become the backbone of modern computing. This article explores the core principles of designing scalable, resilient distributed systems that can withstand failures while maintaining performance.
Expanding on the groundwork from part one, this article explores the intricacies of peer-to-peer (P2P) distributed systems, diving into advanced topics like consensus mechanisms, data replication techniques, and real-world implementation approaches. Discover how top tech giants design P2P architectures that effortlessly scale to support billions of users, all while ensuring robust availability and resilience.
Multi-cloud deployments offer significant advantages in terms of fault tolerance and vendor independence. This article will examine strategies for orchestrating Kubernetes clusters across AWS, Azure, and GCP for optimal performance and resilience.
Consensus algorithms form the foundation of distributed systems, enabling a group of nodes to agree on a single value or sequence of values despite potential failures. This deep dive will compare two leading approaches: Paxos and Raft.
As web applications scale, intelligent traffic distribution becomes crucial. This article will explore sophisticated load balancing strategies that go beyond round-robin, including adaptive algorithms and health-aware routing.
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