Mainframe
Mainframe
Mainframe (/ˈmeɪnˌfreɪm/), in the context of computing, refers to a high-performance computer used for large-scale computing purposes that require greater availability and security than a smaller-scale machine can offer.
Etymology
The term "mainframe" originated in the early 1960s. The name comes from the large metal frames, or "main frames," that housed the central processing unit and main memory of early computers.
Definition
A mainframe is a large, powerful computer that can process and store a large amount of data quickly. They are used by large organizations for critical applications, such as bulk data processing, enterprise resource planning, and transaction processing.
Related Terms
- Central Processing Unit (CPU): The primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing inside the computer.
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): Business process management software that allows an organization to use a system of integrated applications to manage the business and automate many back office functions related to technology, services and human resources.
- Transaction Processing: A type of computer processing in which the computer responds immediately to user requests. Each request is considered to be a transaction.
- Data Processing: The process of collecting raw data and converting or transforming it into useful information.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mainframe
- Wikipedia's article - Mainframe
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