DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM NOTES, IOE, TU,BCA
TIME IN DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM
In distributed systems, each node runs on its own clock, which can result in time difference. Time in distributed systems is a critical and complex aspect due to the absence of a global clock and the need to coordinate actions across different nodes. Time management in distributed systems is crucial for ensuring consistency, coordination, and reliability. While physical clock synchronization provides a basis, logical clocks and consensus algorithms play a significant role in managing the order and causality of events.
Distributed systems deal with time issues through a combination of synchronization protocols, logical clocks, and consensus algorithms. These mechanisms help to ensure that events are ordered consistently, causality is preserved, and the system remains reliable and consistent despite the inherent challenges of distributed environments.