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  2. Centralized computing - Wikipedia

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    Centralized computing is computing done at a central location, using terminals that are attached to a central computer. The computer itself may control all the peripherals directly (if they are physically connected to the central computer), or they may be attached via a terminal server. Alternatively, if the terminals have the capability, they ...

  3. Centralized database - Wikipedia

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    Centralized database. A centralized database (sometimes abbreviated CDB) is a database that is located, stored, and maintained in a single location. This location is most often a central computer or database system, for example a desktop or server CPU, or a mainframe computer. In most cases, a centralized database would be used by an ...

  4. Federated architecture - Wikipedia

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    Federated architecture ( FA) is a pattern in enterprise architecture that allows interoperability and information sharing between semi-autonomous de-centrally organized lines of business (LOBs), information technology systems and applications. Architecture areas of concern. Organisational architecture. Business architecture. Process architecture.

  5. Distributed computing - Wikipedia

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    Each computer has only a limited, incomplete view of the system. Each computer may know only one part of the input. Parallel and distributed computing (a), (b): a distributed system. (c): a parallel system. Distributed systems are groups of networked computers which share a common goal for their work.

  6. Distributed control system - Wikipedia

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    e. A distributed control system ( DCS) is a computerized control system for a process or plant usually with many control loops, in which autonomous controllers are distributed throughout the system, but there is no central operator supervisory control. This is in contrast to systems that use centralized controllers; either discrete controllers ...

  7. Mainframe computer - Wikipedia

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    An IBM System z9 mainframe. A mainframe computer, informally called a mainframe or big iron, is a computer used primarily by large organizations for critical applications like bulk data processing for tasks such as censuses, industry and consumer statistics, enterprise resource planning, and large-scale transaction processing.

  8. Version control - Wikipedia

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    Version control. In software engineering, version control (also known as revision control, source control, or source code management) is the act of controlling computer files and versions of files. Primarily files are source code text files, but generally can be any type of file. Version control is a component of software configuration management.

  9. Enterprise resource planning - Wikipedia

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    One of the key benefits of ERP; the concept of integrated system, is often misinterpreted by the business. ERP is a centralized system that provides tight integration with all major enterprise functions be it HR, planning, procurement, sales, customer relations, finance or analytics, as well to other connected application functions.