Difference Between Distribution and Partitioning in Graph Databases

What is a distributed system?

Generally, a distributed system is a set of computer programs that work together across multiple independent servers to achieve a common goal. Those servers refer to those commodity servers instead of mainframes. The hardware for cross-server collaboration here is mostly based on Ethernet devices or higher-end RMDA devices.

Why do we need a distributed system?

The main reason to build a distributed system is to replace the cost of expensive hardware devices with software technology …

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