Practical Applications of the Bully Algorithm
The Bully Algorithm finds applications in various distributed systems, including:
- Cluster Management: Ensuring that a single node effectively manages cluster-wide tasks.
- Resource Allocation: Coordinating resource allocation or access among multiple Processes.
- Leader Election: Electing leaders or coordinators in distributed databases, server clusters, and fault-tolerant systems.
Bully Algorithm in Distributed System
Operating Systems play a critical role in managing and coordinating the activities of a computer system. In distributed systems, where multiple computers work together to achieve a common goal, the issue of node/process failure becomes a significant concern. To ensure the reliability and fault tolerance of a distributed system, leader election algorithms come to the rescue. In this article, we will discuss the leader election algorithm (Bully algorithm) and understand how it guarantees the election of a new coordinator when the current coordinator fails.