How Distributed Systems Handle Partial Network Failures

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Distributed systems handle partial network failures by using redundancy, consensus algorithms, and timeouts. When a node becomes unreachable, the system retries communication or shifts tasks to other nodes. If a consistent state is needed, protocols like Paxos or Raft help agree on the current state despite failures. This ensures the system remains functional even when parts of the network are cut off.