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The process of combining or linking two or more data sets from various sources to facilitate data sharing, promote effective data gathering and communication, and support overall information management activities in an organization (see also data warehouse and interoperable database).

The process of reading one or more sources of data and creating a new representation of the data.

A proprietary but published two-dimensional graphics file format supported by virtually all PC-based computer-aided design (CAD) products. It is now a de facto standard for exchanging graphics data.

A type of network architecture in which each node has equivalent responsibilities rather than being exclusively a client or a server.

A computer network architecture in which each computer or process on the network is either a client or a server. “Servers” are powerful computers or processes dedicated to managing disk drives (file servers), printers (print servers), or network traffic (network servers). “Clients” are personal computers or workstations on which users run applications. Clients rely on… Continue reading Client/Server Architecture

Structural design that defines a computer network’s general characteristics as well as its precise mechanisms. In broad terms, a computer network can have open or closed architecture. Open architectures allow the system to be connected easily to devices and programs made by other manufacturers. Open architectures use off-the-shelf components and conform to approved standards (see… Continue reading Computer Network Architecture

A computer network that spans a relatively large geographical area. Typically, a WAN consists of two or more LANs. Computers connected to a WAN are often connected through public networks such as the telephone system. They can also be connected through leased lines or satellites. The largest WAN in existence is the Internet.

A computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most LANs are confined to a single building or group of buildings, and connect workstations and personal computers. Each individual computer or node in a LAN has its own central processing unit with which it executes programs, but it is also able to access shared data… Continue reading Local Area Network (LAN)

A group of two or more computer systems linked together for the purpose of communications or application distribution. There are many types of computer networks, including local area networks (LANs)—made up of computers that are geographically close, and wide area networks (WANs)—where computers are farther apart and are connected by telephone lines or radio waves… Continue reading Computer Network

A class of software that provides a controlled development environment for computer programming teams. CASE systems offer tools to automate, manage, and simplify the program development process. These tools can include software for summarizing initial requirements, developing data flow diagrams, scheduling development tasks, preparing documentation, controlling software versions, and developing program code. While many CASE… Continue reading Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools