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Introduction In distributed systems, file service architecture is an essential component that enables users to access and manipulate files remotely. file service architecture enables multiple users to access a shared file system over a network. This article will explore file service architecture in distributed systems, including its design, components, and examples of implementations. Design of File Service Architecture The design of file service architecture is based on a client-server model. client sends a request to server, and server processes request and sends back requested data. client-server model provides a scalable, fault-tolerant, and reliable file service architecture in distributed systems. The ... Read More

In a distributed system, multiple computers work together to provide a cohesive service to users. One of most critical components of a distributed system is ability to access files stored on different computers in network. Different file accessing models have been developed to manage this complexity and ensure efficient and secure file sharing. In this article, we will explore various file accessing models in a distributed system. Centralized File Accessing Model In a centralized file accessing model, all files are stored on a single server or node, and users access these files through server. This model is simple to implement ... Read More

In today's digital age, high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but a necessity. With growing demand for streaming services, video conferencing, and online gaming, traditional copper-based internet connections are becoming outdated. Fiber optics broadband connection has emerged as go-to solution for reliable, high-speed internet that meets needs of modern-day user. In this article, we will explore what fiber optics broadband connection is, its benefits, and its applications. What is Fiber Optics Broadband Connection? Fiber optics broadband connection is an internet connection that uses fiber-optic cables to transmit data. Unlike traditional copper cables, which transmit data through electrical signals, fiber ... Read More

In a distributed system, message passing is a critical component of communication between processes or nodes. Message passing allows processes to share data, coordinate their activities, and respond to changes in system. A well-designed message passing system can improve performance, reliability, and scalability of a distributed system. In this article, we will discuss features of good message passing in distributed systems and provide examples of how these features can be implemented. Reliability Reliability is one of most important features of message passing in distributed systems. Messages should be delivered to intended recipient, even in presence of failures, network delays, and ... Read More

Introduction The Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) is a widely used routing protocol in computer networks. It is an advanced version of Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP), which was developed by Cisco Systems. EIGRP is an advanced, distance vector, routing protocol that provides faster convergence and better scalability compared to other distance vector routing protocols. This article will discuss features of EIGRP that make it one of most preferred routing protocols for large networks. Fast Convergence One of significant features of EIGRP is its fast convergence. Convergence is process by which all routers in a network come to agree ... Read More

Introduction Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is a widely used protocol for data transmission over internet. However, data transmission over TCP is not always error-free. transmission can be disrupted due to several reasons such as network congestion, packet loss, or failure of intermediate devices. In such cases, TCP uses a loss recovery technique to recover lost data and retransmit it. This technique is crucial in ensuring reliability of data transmission over internet. In this article, we will discuss fast recovery technique for loss recovery in TCP. Understanding TCP loss recovery technique TCP uses a three-way handshake mechanism to establish a connection ... Read More

Introduction Access control lists (ACLs) are an important component of network security. ACLs are used to regulate network traffic and restrict access to network resources. An ACL is a set of rules that is applied to a network interface, router or firewall, which dictates which packets are allowed to pass through and which are dropped. ACLs can be either standard or extended, and they can be configured to allow or deny traffic based on source and destination IP addresses, protocols, and port numbers. In this article, we will explore extended access list in network security, its importance, and how to ... Read More

Introduction When building client-server applications using sockets, it's essential to assign a unique port number to each client to ensure proper communication between server and clients. By explicitly assigning a port number to each client, server can identify and communicate with individual clients without confusion or overlap. In this article, we'll explore importance of assigning port numbers to clients and how to do so effectively. What is a port number? In context of networking, a port number is a 16-bit unsigned integer that uniquely identifies a specific process to which a network packet is directed. When a client sends a ... Read More

Remote Procedure Call (RPC) is a communication protocol that enables a process running on one computer to invoke a procedure in another process running on a remote computer. procedure call appears to caller as a local procedure call, but in reality, call is transmitted over a network. RPC involves several aspects such as marshaling of parameters, handling of return values, and communication between client and server. In this article, we will focus on parameter passing semantics in RPC. We will discuss various parameter passing methods and their characteristics, including pass-by-value, pass-by-reference, pass-by-result, and pass-by-object-reference. We will also provide examples to ... Read More

Introduction TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and UDP (User Datagram Protocol) are two of most commonly used internet protocols. They are both responsible for ensuring reliable data transfer between devices connected to a network. However, way they do so differs significantly. In this article, we will discuss some examples of TCP and UDP in real life applications. TCP in Real Life TCP is a connection-oriented protocol that is commonly used when reliability is primary concern. It is responsible for establishing a reliable and ordered data transfer between two devices. Some examples of TCP in real life applications are as follows − ... Read More