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Snapshot algorithm
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<p>A snapshot algorithm is used to create a consistent snapshot of the global state of a <a href="/facts/Distributed_system/o5nyhqTF">distributed system</a>. These algorithms are not practically possible, due to the lack of both a globally shared memory and a lack of a global clock. </p>