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How is checksum used?
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To prevent or notify of data corruption.
When a system is storing some data, it computes a checksum of the data and stores the checksum with the data. When a client retrieves data, it verifies that the data it received from the server matches the checksum stored.
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What is a checksum?
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The result of a cryptographic hash function like MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, or SHA-512.
The System Design Interview
flashcards
Decks in class (16)
# Cards
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Load Balancing Algorithms7
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Caching20
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Data Partitioning22
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SQL vs NoSQL22
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Proxies10
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Redundancy and Replication6
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CAP Theorem10
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Consistent Hashing3
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Websockets, Long-Polling, SSE's4
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Bloom Filters5
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Quorum7
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Leader Follower3
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Checksum2
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Essential System Design Concepts / Master Template39
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HTTP Status Codes17
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Key System Design Technologies33
