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What is fault tolerance in distributed data systems?
Updated May 15, 2026
Short answer
Fault tolerance ensures systems continue functioning despite failures.
Deep explanation
Distributed systems use replication, checkpointing, retries, and leader election to maintain availability. Fault tolerance is essential for large-scale systems where node failures are common.
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