Big Data Uses Commodity Hardware, Which Is Expensive, Specialized Hardware

question 50

True/False

Big Data uses commodity hardware, which is expensive, specialized hardware that is custom built for a client or application.

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Definitions:

M/D/1

A notation in queueing theory representing a system with a single server, where arrivals are Markovian (M), service times are deterministic (D), and there is one server or channel (1).

Arrival Rate Distribution

Statistical representation describing the frequency and pattern of arrivals at a service system over a specific period.

Service Time Distribution

The statistical distribution of the time taken to serve customers in a queue, affecting waiting times and service efficiency.

Number of Channels

Refers to the distinct paths or routes through which a company distributes its products or services to customers.