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Distributed and Parallel Computing
Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, you will be able to
Describe the fundamentals of distributed and parallel computing and their properties
Differentiate between distributed and parallel computing and understand their pros and cons
Analyse performance considerations in distributed and parallel computing
Parallel and Distributed Computing has made it possible to simulate large infrastructures like Telecom networks, air traffic etc. in an easy and effective way. In this chapter, we discuss the problem of coordinating multiple computers and processors. First, we will look at distributed systems. These are interconnected groups of independent computers that need to communicate with each other ...
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