CAP Theorem Flashcards
1
Q
What is the CAP Theorem?
A
- Consistency - Every node in a network has access to the same data
- Availability - System will always be available to usrs
- Partition tolerance - System will still fuction with network/communication issues.
A distributed system cannot achieve all 3, so it shoul strive for two of the three.
2
Q
What is the usual tradeoff?
A
Most systems strive for fault (Partition) tolerance, so the trade off is between availability and consistency.
