MIT6.824 Chain Replication

February 8, 2023 · 463 words · 3 min · Distributed System MIT6.824 ChainReplication

This post provides a brief overview of the Chain Replication (CR) paper, which introduces a simple but effective algorithm for providing linearizable consistency in storage services. For those interested in the detailed design, it’s best to refer directly to the original paper. Introduction In short, the Chain Replication (CR) paper presents a replicated state machine algorithm designed for storage services that require linearizable consistency. It uses a chain replication method to improve throughput and relies on multiple replicas to ensure service availability.