Features of Distributed Systems - Distributed File Systems
Features of Distributed Systems - Distributed File Systems
- Ideally a single environment-wide namespace is needed for all files
- Provides high-levels of security - Reduces the replication of data and programs by users - Simplifies needs for tape-type media - Simplifies backup and archive - Identical access paths from any system - Reduces data-movement by user - Simplifies distributed applications - Common environment customised for individual systems