Description
the software process in which computer components interact over a network and send messages to communicate on their actions.
Alternative labels
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Distributed computing is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Database administrator: Database administrators test, implement and administer computer databases. They use their expertise in database management systems to plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. They also use scripts and configuration files to tailor a database to users’ needs.
Optional knowledge
Distributed computing is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
ICT system analyst: ICT system analysts specify the system needs to meet the end user requirements. They analyse system functions in order to define their goals or purposes and to discover operations and procedures for accomplishing them most efficiently. They also design new IT solutions to improve business efficiency and productivity, produce outline designs and estimate costs of new systems, specify the operations the system will perform, and the way data will be viewed by the end user. They present the design to the users and work closely with the users to implement the solution.
References
- Distributed computing – ESCO
