Distributed computing
Distributed computing
Distributed computing (/dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪd kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/) is a field of computer science that studies distributed systems. A distributed system is a system whose components are located on different networked computers, which communicate and coordinate their actions by passing messages to one another.
Etymology
The term "distributed computing" is derived from the concept of distribution, which refers to the process of dividing or dispersing something over an area. In this context, it refers to the distribution of computational tasks over a network of computers.
Related Terms
- Cloud computing: A type of distributed computing that delivers computing resources over the internet.
- Grid computing: A form of distributed computing that involves a 'grid' of computers to solve a large computational problem.
- Parallel computing: A type of computation in which many calculations or processes are carried out simultaneously.
- Cluster computing: A type of computing in which a group of computers are linked together so that they can work together as a single entity.
- Edge computing: A distributed computing paradigm that brings computation and data storage closer to the location where it is needed, to improve response times and save bandwidth.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Distributed computing
- Wikipedia's article - Distributed computing
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