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Implementing a Distributed System for "TechCorp"

Background: "TechCorp" is a technology company that develops software solutions for


various industries. The company is expanding its operations and aims to implement a
distributed system to enhance its product offerings. The new distributed system will integrate
services across multiple locations, provide real-time data processing, ensure high availability,
and support various client applications.

Scenario: TechCorp's distributed system will handle user authentication, data storage, real-
time analytics, and communication between services. It will be implemented using a
combination of cloud services, microservices architecture, and message-oriented middleware.
The system must be secure, scalable, and fault-tolerant to meet the growing demands of
TechCorp's clients.

Case Study Questions:

1. Network Protocols and Architectures: a. Describe the advantages and


disadvantages of using TCP/IP versus UDP for real-time analytics in
TechCorp's distributed system. (6 Marks) b. Explain how a multi-tier
architecture could benefit TechCorp in terms of scalability and
maintainability. Provide a high-level diagram illustrating a possible multi-
tier architecture for the system. (8 Marks)
2. Message-Oriented Communication: a. Discuss the benefits of using a
message queuing system like RabbitMQ or Apache Kafka for handling
communication between services in TechCorp's distributed system. (6
Marks) b. Design a publish-subscribe model for the system's real-time
analytics service using a message broker. Describe how messages are
published and consumed in this model. (8 Marks)
3. Sockets and Stream-Oriented Communication: a. Provide a detailed
explanation of how TechCorp can use socket programming to implement
a real-time chat service for customer support. Include both server-side and
client-side pseudo code. (8 Marks) b. Discuss the potential challenges
TechCorp might face with socket programming in a distributed system and
suggest possible solutions. (6 Marks)
4. Fault Tolerance and High Availability: a. Explain how TechCorp can
implement fault tolerance in their distributed system using replication and
consensus algorithms (e.g., Paxos or Raft). (6 Marks) b. Design a high-
availability strategy for TechCorp’s authentication service, ensuring
minimal downtime and data integrity. (8 Marks)
5. Security in Distributed Systems: a. Identify and describe three potential
security threats to TechCorp’s distributed system and propose mitigation
strategies for each threat. (6 Marks) b. Discuss how TechCorp can ensure
secure communication between services using encryption and secure
protocols. (4 Marks)
6. Performance and Scalability: a. Describe how load balancing can be used
to improve the performance and scalability of TechCorp's distributed
system. Provide examples of load balancing techniques that could be
implemented. (6 Marks) b. Explain how TechCorp can use caching
mechanisms to enhance the performance of their data storage service.
Include specific caching strategies and tools. (6 Marks)
7. Case Study Integration: a. Considering all the components and services
discussed, outline a comprehensive architecture for TechCorp’s distributed
system. Include a diagram that shows how different services interact and
communicate with each other. (10 Marks) b. Evaluate the proposed
architecture in terms of scalability, fault tolerance, security, and
performance. Identify any potential weaknesses and suggest
improvements. (8 Marks)

These questions cover various aspects of designing, implementing, and managing a distributed
system, encouraging students to think critically about the challenges and solutions in a real-
world scenario.

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