distributed computer system
[dɪˈstrɪbjətɪd kəmˈpjutər ˈsɪstəm]
nounpl: distributed computer systems
sistema de computador distribuído
1. A computing system in which components are located on different networked computers that communicate and coordinate their actions by passing messages
A distributed computer system allows multiple servers to work together to process data more efficiently.
Um sistema de computador distribuído permite que vários servidores trabalhem juntos para processar dados mais eficientemente.
2. An architecture where computational resources and data storage are spread across multiple interconnected machines rather than centralized in one location
Cloud computing relies on a distributed computer system to provide scalable services.
A computação em nuvem depende de um sistema de computador distribuído para fornecer serviços escaláveis.
This term is fundamental in modern technology discourse in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech companies and universities, the Portuguese term 'sistema distribuído' is widely used alongside English terminology. The concept has become increasingly important in Brazil with the growth of cloud computing adoption and fintech innovation. In the USA, distributed systems are core to Silicon Valley technology development and are central to understanding modern infrastructure.
Related Idioms & Phrases
divide and conquer - referring to how distributed systems break down tasks
spread the load - describing how work is distributed across multiple machines
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