Question

Difference between distributed operating system and network operating system

Answer 1

Answer:

Difference between distributed operating system and network operating system :

The main difference between network operating system and distributed operating system is that a network operating system provides network related functionalities while a distributed operating system connects multiple independent computers via a network to perform tasks similar to a single computer.

Answer 2

1. In Network Operating System, Communication takes place on the basis of files. In Distributed Operating System, Communication takes place on the basis of messages and share memory.

2. Network Operating System is more scalable than Distributed Operating System. Distributed Operating System is less scalable than Network Operating System.

3. In Network Operating System, fault tolerance is less. While in Distributed Operating System, fault tolerance is high.