The enduring legacy of Google File System (GFS)

🎬 Google File System: a blueprint for all distributed storage solutions 🎬 Let's dive into the world of GFS. Why should we care about a file system that Google introduced back in 2003? Understanding GFS is like finding the blueprint for many of today’s big data technologies. It’s the pioneer that inspired systems like Hadoop’s HDFS and has influenced countless others in the realm of distributed storage. We’ll break down complex concepts into everyday language—so whether you’re a seasoned developer dealing with massive data sets or just a tech enthusiast curious about infrastructure behind the scenes, there’s something here for you. Ready to jump in? Let’s dive deep into the world of GFS! 🔑 Key Topics discussed in the video 📌 Understand the problems 📌 Understand the core principles and ideas behind distributed file systems 📌 Understand responsibilities of master and chunkserver nodes 📌 Understand how fault tolerance works 🚀 If you found this video helpful, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more tech videos! 🔗 If you enjoy this video, please like, share, and subscribe for more enlightening tutorials. 🌐 SiteGround: the hosting solution I like (affiliate link): https://www.siteground.com/index.htm?... 🔗 Connect with me: Support me on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TechWithNikola LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikola-stojiljkovic-67a91931/ Join my discord: https://discord.gg/p9trmEVeaZ Visit my blog: https://techwithnikola.com Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techwithnikola Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/techwithnikola Follow me on Medium: https://medium.com/@techwithnikola Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Requirements, Goals, Assumptions 03:59 - GFS Architecture 06:13 - File Chunks 06:48 - Reading Data 09:15 - Writing Data 15:55 - Atomic Record Appends 17:32 - Consistency Guarantees 18:32 - Chunk Leases 19:55 - Master Metadata 21:32 - Chunkserver Failures 22:47 - Master Failures 23:20 - Final Words