Fault-Tolerant
Definition
Fault-tolerant refers to systems or devices designed to continue functioning properly even when one or more components experience failures. These systems are resilient and can recover from faults without significant disruption.
Analogy
Think of fault-tolerant systems like backup generators in case of power outages. When there's an outage, these generators kick in automatically, ensuring continuous power supply without any interruption.
Related terms
Redundancy: Redundancy is the inclusion of extra components or resources in a system to provide backup or alternative options in case of failures.
Error Correction: Error correction techniques are used to detect and correct errors that may occur during data transmission, ensuring accurate and reliable communication.
Failover: Failover is the process of automatically switching from a failed component or system to a backup or redundant one, minimizing downtime and maintaining continuous operation.
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