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What is the difference between a node and a shard?
What is the difference between a node and a shard?
Isabella
Thu Nov 21 2024
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I'm trying to understand the distinction between a node and a shard in a distributed database system. Could someone explain the main differences between these two concepts?
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TeaCeremony
Sat Nov 23 2024
This hierarchical arrangement enables shards to support replication.
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CryptoLegend
Sat Nov 23 2024
Replication is a process where data is copied to multiple nodes.
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Alessandra
Sat Nov 23 2024
A shard represents a structured formation of nodes within a system.
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Lorenzo
Sat Nov 23 2024
Within a single shard, one node takes on a special role.
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Giulia
Sat Nov 23 2024
This node functions as the primary node for read and write operations.
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