Practice - Structured P2P Networks (Distributed Hash Tables - DHTs)
Practice Questions
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What is a Distributed Hash Table (DHT)?
💡 Hint: Think about how traditional hash tables function but apply it to a distributed environment.
What does consistent hashing aim to achieve?
💡 Hint: Consider the challenges of many changes in a dynamic network.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of a Distributed Hash Table?
💡 Hint: Think about how a traditional hash table functions.
True or False: DHTs provide deterministic lookup guarantees.
💡 Hint: Consider the structured nature of DHTs.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a small DHT network for a file-sharing application, explaining how data would be stored and how a user would search for a file.
💡 Hint: Consider how honesty and robustness in peer communications impact the reach and retrieval processes.
Analyze the potential impact of high churn on a hypothetical DHT and recommend strategies to mitigate its effects.
💡 Hint: Reflect on real-world applications where turn rates are high and solutions that have worked.
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