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Mar 26, 2016 · Fundamentals

How a Custom Linux‑Based Distributed File System Achieves Scalability and Consistency

This article describes the design and implementation of a Linux‑based distributed file system (DFS) that targets large‑scale data storage and access, detailing its architecture, goals, storage model, consistency mechanisms, thread‑safety approach, synchronization strategies, and recovery processes to ensure high availability and data integrity.