These transactions are recorded in the general journal first, and typically include more information than is included in the accounting ledger; the balance of each account is not included. As in the accounting ledger, however, the credits and debits listed in the general journal must total zero.
Part of the Software applications glossary: Distributed computing is a model in which components of a software system are shared among multiple computers to improve efficiency and performance.
In the case of telecommuting or mobile workers, Distributed ADS vendors sometimes supply the âremote deviceâ as software installed on the userâs PC. A critical difference between these two approaches is where and how they can be applied. Here is a view of the centralized-distributed divide. Another important aspect of the two approaches is that the centralized approach is inherently open and interoperable, while distributed solutions are closed and vendor specific.