HRM 3422 Chapter Notes - Chapter 17: Ibm Mainframe, Mainframe Computer, Software Architecture
4 May 2018
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HRM 3422 Chapter 17 Notes – Summary
Introduction
• The latest IBM mainframe computer executes essentially the same instruction set as the
mainframe computer of 1965.
• The asi ouiatio tehiues used i todays systes ee deeloped i the
1970s.
• As new as it might seem, the Internet will celebrate its fortieth anniversary in 2010.
• All of this is surprising considering the growth of computing, the rapid change of
tehology, ad the ieased pefoae, futioality, ad ease of use of todays
systems.
• This makes the study of computer architecture extremely valuable as a foundation upon
which to understand new developments in computing as they occur.
• Computer system architecture is the subject of this textbook.
• Each element of the system is addressed in its own section of the text, always with an
eye to the system as a whole.
• Part I is made up of two chapters that presents an overview of systems, and of the
computer system in particular.
• Addresses a number of issues, including
• The ways in which knowledge of computer architecture enhances our abilities as
computer users and professionals
• A simplified view of typical computer system architectures
• The basic components that make up a computer system
• The fundamental operations that are performed by computer systems conclude with a
brief architectural history of the computer.
• An encompassing theme throughout this text is that of systems and system architecture.
• The ods syste ad ahitetue appea thoughout.
• We talk about information systems, computer systems, operating systems, file systems,
software architecture, I/O architecture, network architecture and more.
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