Description: Concurrency management in distributed systems refers to the management of simultaneous operations taking place across multiple nodes in a network. This concept is crucial for ensuring data integrity and consistency in an environment where multiple processes can access and modify shared resources simultaneously. Concurrency can lead to issues such as race conditions, where the outcome of operations depends on the order in which they are executed, potentially resulting in inconsistencies. To mitigate these problems, various synchronization techniques are implemented, such as semaphores, monitors, and locks, which regulate access to shared resources. Additionally, concurrency management also involves coordination among processes, ensuring that transactions are performed atomically and that systems maintain a consistent state. In a distributed system, where nodes may be geographically dispersed, the complexity of concurrency management increases, as factors such as network latency and the possibility of node failures must be considered. Therefore, concurrency management is a fundamental aspect of the design and implementation of distributed systems, ensuring that applications operate efficiently and reliably in a concurrent environment.
