Distributed Systems

Distributed Systems by Maarten van Steen and Andrew S. Tanenbaum is a leading textbook that presents a modern and comprehensive overview of distributed computing. Carefully organized and clearly written, this book bridges theoretical foundations with real-world practice, making it ideal for students, professionals, and system designers alike.

The authors explore the key principles underlying distributed systems, including communication, processes, synchronization, consistency, fault tolerance, and security. Throughout the text, core concepts are illustrated with practical examples drawn from real systems, helping readers understand how distributed infrastructures such as cloud platforms, peer-to-peer networks, and large web services are designed and managed.

With updated content on today’s cloud-native and decentralized technologies, this edition equips you with both the theoretical background and practical perspective needed to build and reason about scalable, reliable distributed applications.

Whether you’re studying for coursework, preparing for system-design interviews, or working on complex backend architectures, Distributed Systems offers a solid foundation and valuable insights into the challenges and solutions of distributed computing.

Size: A4(20*28cm)

Printing: 80 gm – color

Cover: Softcover