Practice - Consistent States (Global Consistent Cut)
Practice Questions
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What is a global consistent state?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when messages are sent and received.
What is the domino effect in distributed systems?
💡 Hint: Consider cascading failures in a line of dominoes.
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What is a global consistent state?
💡 Hint: Causality is key in ensuring that communication reflects actual events.
True or False: The domino effect refers to the necessity of rollback across all processes if one fails.
💡 Hint: Think about how one failure impacts the chain of events in distributed systems.
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Given a scenario where multiple distributed processes fail simultaneously, outline the steps needed to maintain a consistent global state during recovery. Discuss potential pitfalls.
💡 Hint: Consider how each process's actions impact the overall state.
Discuss how the design of output commit protocols can impact system reliability in distributed systems. Provide a real-world example.
💡 Hint: Think of real-world scenarios where transaction failures can lead to significant issues.
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