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| + | {{Quote|[a]n industry term for a large [[computer]], typically used for the commercial applications of businesses and other large-scale [[computing]] purposes. Generally, a mainframe is associated with centralized rather than [[distributed computing]].<ref>[[FFIEC IT Examination Handbook]], Operations, Appendix B: Glossary ([http://ithandbook.ffiec.gov/it-booklets/operations/appendix-b-glossary.aspx full-text]).</ref>}} |
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| ⚫ | {{Quote|[a] large computer[] that [is] capable of supporting thousands of simultaneous [[user]]s. Although historically they have been associated with centralized [[computing]], today's mainframes can be used in [[network]]s to serve distributed users and smaller [[server]]s.<ref>[[Technology Assessment: Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Protection]], at 141.</ref>}} |
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Latest revision as of 03:21, 16 September 2013
Definitions[]
A mainframe is
| “ | [a]n industry term for a large computer, typically used for the commercial applications of businesses and other large-scale computing purposes. Generally, a mainframe is associated with centralized rather than distributed computing.[1] | ” |
| “ | [a] large computer[] that [is] capable of supporting thousands of simultaneous users. Although historically they have been associated with centralized computing, today's mainframes can be used in networks to serve distributed users and smaller servers.[2] | ” |
References[]
- ↑ FFIEC IT Examination Handbook, Operations, Appendix B: Glossary (full-text).
- ↑ Technology Assessment: Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Protection, at 141.