Databases in a Distributed System
Databases in a distributed system, a concept introduced in the early 2000s, entail the deployment of databases across multiple interconnected nodes or servers, enabling data storage and processing to be distributed across a network. This architecture enhances scalability, fault tolerance, and performance by allowing data to be replicated and accessed from multiple locations simultaneously. Distributed databases employ various techniques such as sharding, replication, and partitioning to manage data distribution and ensure consistency and availability. Challenges in distributed databases include maintaining data consistency, handling network latency, and coordinating transactions across distributed nodes. Despite these challenges, distributed databases offer significant advantages in modern computing environments, supporting large-scale applications with high availability and resilience. s://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distributed_database