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Distributed File Systems

[dɪˈstrɪbjutɪd faɪl ˈsɪstəmz]
AI Infrastructure
Last updated: December 9, 2024

Definition

A file system that manages storage and access to files across multiple networked computers.

Detailed Explanation

Distributed file systems allow multiple users on multiple machines to share files and storage resources. They handle file replication, consistency, fault tolerance, and parallel access, while providing transparency to users and applications.

Use Cases

Cloud storage systems, Big data processing platforms, High-performance computing, Enterprise file sharing

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