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New Assignment $10/09/2024$

Module $6$ A

Analyze the concept of "cuts" in distributed systems and explain how different types of cuts $($e$.$g$.,$ consistent vs$.$ inconsistent$)$ impact the detection of global states. How does this differentiation affect the overall system behavior?

Compare and contrast liveness and safety properties in distributed systems. How do these properties ensure the reliability and functionality of termination detection algorithms?

Examine the operation of the marker algorithm in distributed systems. How does the use of markers help achieve a consistent cut, and what are the limitations of this approach in complex systems?

Module $6$ B

Evaluate the effectiveness of the marker algorithm in detecting global states in distributed systems with high network latency. How might high latency affect the accuracy of the global state, and what strategies could mitigate this?

Critique the use of global state detection algorithms in large$-$scale distributed systems with frequent state changes. How do these algorithms manage to maintain consistency, and what improvements could be made to better handle dynamic environments?

Assess the role of global state detection in ensuring fault tolerance in distributed systems. How effective are current detection methods in improving system reliability, and what alternatives could enhance fault detection?

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