December 2023
Intermediate to advanced
464 pages
12h 35m
English
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Part V
Patterns of Cluster Management
In a distributed system with multiple servers, it is essential to have a mechanism for managing server membership, detecting failures, and making decisions regarding data distribution. Moreover, this metadata must be stored in a fault-tolerant manner and accessible to clients.
In the following chapters, we will explore patterns that address these challenges, providing effective solutions for managing server clusters and ensuring reliable access to metadata.