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Why Are Distributed Systems So Hard?

Offered By: USENIX via YouTube

Tags

SREcon Courses Distributed Systems Courses System Administration Courses Consensus Algorithms Courses Distributed Databases Courses CAP Theorem Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the complexities of distributed systems in this 28-minute conference talk from SREcon19 Americas. Delve into the history of distributed databases, debunk common myths surrounding the CAP theorem, and understand why network partitions are inevitable. Examine popular consensus algorithms and their role in mitigating risks associated with distributed operations. Learn about the crucial importance of human factors in fully comprehending the systems we build. Enjoy original illustrations featuring playful cats as sysadmins throughout the presentation. Gain valuable insights into the design trade-offs involved in architecting distributed systems and find inspiration to visualize technical concepts through doodling.

Syllabus

SREcon19 Americas - Why Are Distributed Systems So Hard?


Taught by

USENIX

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