Redundancy Codes: In Simple Terms on How to Store Data Reliably and Cheaply
This is what redundancy looks like Redundancy codes* are widely used in computer systems to increase the reliability of data storage. Yandex uses them in many projects. For example, using redundancy codes instead of replication in our internal object storage saves millions without sacrificing reliability. However, despite their widespread use, clear descriptions of how redundancy codes work are very rare. Interested parties […]
