For a mainframe with terminals, data processing takes place on the mainframe computer only as the terminals are 'dumb'. Conversely, in a network of computers, each computer has its own processor.
Mainframe systems use dumb terminals, a client/server environment uses intelligent terminals. Cross-platform computing and distributed processing is supported in client/server architecture, but not possible in a mainframe. There can be any numbers of servers and clients in a CSA, while mainframes work on the principle of the central server.
Main Frame computers are designed to handle large corporations. Mini computers are designed for much smaller performance.
the difference is that the mainframe is bigger and more expensive.
Yes - if the new terminals are capable of processing signals at a faster rate than before. Mainframes are usually very fast machines - in order to cope with multiple terminals accessing the data on the hard-drive. Improving the speed of the satellite terminals will increase the rate at which the data is passed between the machines.
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A network is a group of interconnected communicating devices (computers, portable devices, routers, modems, printers etc.) While a mainframe is a centralized server which provides primary services to a network or multiple networks. Typically, the term 'mainframe' is differentiated between 'server' by way that a mainframe provides service to dummy or smart terminals. Terminals do little or nothing by themselves, and require an established link to the mainframe to boot or function basically. A dummy terminal has no processing capability and boots off the mainframe over the network. IE, it's little more than a network card, monitor, and keyboard. Most ATMs and credit-card machines are dummy terminals- If the mainframe goes down, they become inoperable. A smart terminal, which is more common, has it's own processing capabilities. A desktop computer is an example of a smart terminal, as it can function even if offline. Also, typically, smart terminals will load data from the mainframe then store it on the terminal itself, rather than running entirely from the mainframe.
Actually, UNIX is an operating system. It is generally used in business applications on large mainframe computers. However, many hobbyists prefer it for its simplicity and scalability.
The potential difference between the terminals of a connection wire is determined by the voltage difference applied across the wire. This voltage difference creates an electric field within the wire that causes charge carriers to move and establish a potential difference between the terminals.
Basically, a mainframe is a big piece of machinery. A client server is a complex computer program that uses that big piece of machinery and perhaps other pieces of machinery. The client server program resides in the main frame computer and takes orders from the various terminals attached to it. It may request data from the main frame or data from a distant main frame.
One difference is the terminals (+ and -) are reversed. What I want to know is, what is the difference between 24N and 24F? They both have the same terminals, and I can't see any other difference externally.
Supercomputers have multiple processing units. Making its speedunimaginably fast. It can even run a whole virtual world updating every giga-second. A mainframe computer is similar only it is more slower and can run larger applications. Usually to huge amounts of data such as a census for every single house hold in the US. Otherwise, there is no difference.
No. Don't get confused between a mainframe and a server.a mainframe takes up a whole story on a building, sometimes even the whole building.a server (which is mass produced) is basically a desktop computer with some simple modifications