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Classification of Computers - Coggle Diagram
Classification of Computers
SUPER COMPUTER
A supercomputer is a computer that performs at or near the highest operational rate for computers. Traditionally, supercomputers have been used for scientific and engineering applications that must handle massive databases, do a great amount of computation or both.
MAINFRAME COMPUTER
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.
MID RANGE OR MINI COMPUTER
A minicomputer, or colloquially mini, is a class of smaller general purpose computers that developed in the mid-1960s and sold for much less than mainframe and mid-size computers from IBM and its direct competitors
SERVER
server is a computer program or device that provides a service to another computer program and its user, also known as the client.
FILE SERVER
DATA BASE SERVER
PRINT SERVER
FTP SERVER
APPLICATION SERVER
WEB SERVER
PERSONAL COMPUTER
A personal computer is a multi-purpose microcomputer whose size, capabilities, and price make it feasible for individual use. Personal computers are intended to be operated directly by an end user, rather than by a computer expert or technician
EMBEDDED SYSTEM
An embedded system is a computer system—a combination of a computer processor, computer memory, and input/output peripheral devices—that has a dedicated function within a larger mechanical or electronic system.
