Tag: Topology

Control Plane vs. Data Plane: An Overview of the Differences

Control Plane vs. Data Plane: An Overview of the Differences

What is a Plane (in Networking)? In networking, a “plane” refers to a distinct functional layer within the network architecture responsible for specific tasks related to network operations. Each plane focuses on a particular aspect of network functionality, helping to...

Distributed Databases and Replication Design

Distributed Databases and Replication Design

One of the most important elements of distributed database architecture is replication. In fact, it defines the database architecture. It determines whether or not the data is consistent / available. Master / Slave Writes are executed on master nodes, replicated...

Topology: The Architecture of Distributed Systems

Topology: The Architecture of Distributed Systems

You can’t judge a book by its cover, but you can judge the architecture of a distributed system by its topology. If two distributed systems are equally effective, is the one with the simpler topology the one with the better...