Hajusametöötlus

Hajusametöötlus is an Estonian term that translates to distributed computing or distributed processing. It refers to a system where components of a computer system are located on different networked computers, which then communicate and coordinate their actions by passing messages to achieve a common goal. This approach allows for greater scalability, fault tolerance, and resource utilization compared to traditional monolithic systems.

In a hajusametöötlus environment, tasks are broken down into smaller parts and distributed across multiple machines. These machines work in parallel, and their results are then combined to produce the final output. This can involve various architectures, such as client-server models, peer-to-peer networks, or grid computing. The key principle is that no single computer is solely responsible for the entire computation; instead, the workload is shared.

Benefits of hajusametöötlus include the ability to handle very large datasets or computationally intensive problems that would be impossible for a single machine. It also enhances reliability, as the failure of one component does not necessarily bring down the entire system. Instead, other components can take over the workload or the system can continue to operate with reduced capacity. Examples of hajusametöötlus can be found in large-scale web services, scientific simulations, cryptocurrency networks, and big data analytics platforms. The complexity lies in managing the communication, synchronization, and potential failures among distributed nodes.