centralized architecture

[SEN-truh-lyzd ahr-ki-tek-chur / sẽn-tra-li-ZA-du ar-ki-te-TU-ra]
nounfemininepl: centralized architectures / arquiteturas centralizadas
arquitetura centralizada
1. A system design where all processing, data storage, and control functions are concentrated in a single location or server
The company's centralized architecture means all user data is stored in one main server.
A arquitetura centralizada da empresa significa que todos os dados do usuário são armazenados em um servidor principal.
2. In software engineering, a design pattern where control and management are handled by a central component rather than distributed across multiple nodes
The old system used centralized architecture, which created a single point of failure.
O sistema antigo usava arquitetura centralizada, o que criava um ponto único de falha.
3. A network structure where all resources and decision-making are managed from one central hub or location
Despite its simplicity, centralized architecture can become a bottleneck as the system scales.
Apesar de sua simplicidade, a arquitetura centralizada pode se tornar um gargalo conforme o sistema cresce.
This is a technical term widely used in both American tech industry and Brazilian tech communities. In Brazil, with the growing startup ecosystem in cities like São Paulo and Curitiba, understanding centralized versus distributed architectures has become crucial for software engineers and architects. The term is used identically in both English and Portuguese technical documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
monolithic architecturehub-and-spoke architectureclient-server architecturesingle-point architecture
Antonyms / Antônimos
decentralized architecturedistributed architecturemicroservices architecturepeer-to-peer architecture

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
arquitetura centralizada
Most common term used in tech industry across Brazil
São Paulo
arquitetura centralizada
Standard usage in tech hubs; sometimes called 'sistema centralizado'
Rio de Janeiro
arquitetura centralizada
Same standard usage as other regions
Portugal
arquitetura centralizada
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'arquitetura de concentração única'

Related Words

serverdatabasescalabilityload balancingsingle point of failurenetwork topologysystem designinfrastructure

Related Idioms & Phrases

single point of failure
bottleneck effect
hub-based system
centralized control
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