Exploring the Evolution of Distributed Computing System
M. Abirami and M. Adhiga and E. Harini and S. Kavitha and M. Hamsavarthini
Department of Computer Science and Engineering Kings College of Engineering, Punalkulam, Tamil Nadu
abiramimumoorthy2006@gmail.com, aadhigamathiyalagan@gmail.com harinielavarasan@gmail.com, hamsam7452@gmail.com kavithamani@gmail.com
Mentor: Mrs. S. Abikayil Aarthi
Department of Computer Science and Engineering Kings College of Engineering, Punalkulam, Tamil Nadu aarthi.cse@kingsedu.in
Abstract
Distributed Computing Systems (DCS) have undergone a significant evolution, driven by the need to process large- scale data, support global connectivity, and enhance sys- tem reliability. The core problem addressed in this re- search is understanding how distributed systems have trans- formed from early centralized architectures to today’s de- centralized, cloud-native, and edge-powered environments. To explore this, the study examines major technological milestones, architectural paradigms, communication models, fault-tolerance mechanisms, and resource-sharing strategies that shaped modern distributed systems.
The methodology involves a chronological review of his- torical developments, comparative analysis of architec- tural designs, and evaluation of key technologies such as client–server models, peer-to-peer systems, cluster/grid com- puting, virtualization, containerization, and serverless plat- forms. Special focus is given to how advancements in net- working, middleware, and consensus algorithms improved scalability, latency handling, and distributed coordination.
Key results show that distributed systems evolved from sim- ple multi-node processing models to highly autonomous ecosystems capable of self-healing, dynamic scaling, and real-time decision-making. The emergence of cloud com- puting, microservices, Kubernetes orchestration, and edge technologies has shifted distributed computing toward greater flexibility, resilience, and global accessibility.
The study concludes that the evolution of DCS is an ongoing process, continually shaped by advancements in automation, AI, and IoT. As data volumes grow and applications demand ultra-low latency, future distributed systems will rely heav- ily on intelligent orchestration, edge-cloud integration, and stronger fault-tolerant architectures to deliver seamless, high- performance computing experiences.
