RELIABILITY-DRIVEN ARCHITECTURE DESIGN FOR DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS: KEY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICAL APPROACHES
Keywords:
Distributed Systems Reliability, Microservices Architecture, CAP Theorem, System Resilience, Cloud Infrastructure ManagementAbstract
This article examines the fundamental principles and practical approaches for designing reliable distributed systems in modern digital environments. It explores key architectural patterns, including microservices and event-driven architectures, while analyzing the trade-offs between consistency, availability, and partition tolerance. The article investigates how organizations implement reliability features across different domains, from e-commerce platforms to financial trading systems, and examines the cost-benefit relationships of various reliability investments. The article also addresses monitoring strategies, testing methodologies, and operational excellence patterns that contribute to system reliability. Through analysis of real-world implementations and industry case studies, this article provides comprehensive insights into the challenges and solutions in building resilient distributed systems at scale.
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