Computer Architecture CIS 222 Computer Architecture CIS 222

Computer ArchitectureCIS 222

Computer ArchitectureCIS 222

Hardware Software

•Block section functions•Compatibility•Ability to perform task

•Programs•Program logics•Consumer needs•System enhancement

Sections of ComputerSections of Computer

Technology and knowledgeTechnology and knowledge

How component works?

•Electronics parts•Semiconductor device•Conductor device•Insulators

How Software works?

•Compatibility issues•Accuracy or reliability

issues•Durability issues

•Routine life cycle•Workplace•Schools•Government•Factory and industry•Security

Uses of Technology

•Efficiency and reliability•Production•Profitability•Accessibility

•Efficiency and reliability•Production•Profitability•Accessibility

Advantages of Technology

•Acquaintance with specifications•Familiarizations with component•Knowledge in component or device

characteristics•Knowledge in system requirements

•Acquaintance with specifications•Familiarizations with component•Knowledge in component or device

characteristics•Knowledge in system requirements

Knowledge in Purchasing Devices

Information system development

•Survey•Analysis•Design•Implementation•Maintenance

System Survey

•How much time is required to process a sale?•Is the Existing system easy to use?•Can the existing hardware handle the

current demand of its use?•Can the existing system be expanded?•What are the current hardware operating cost?•Are there cheaper hardware alternatives?

System analysisSystem analysis

Requirements

System Design

•Computer Hardware•System Software•Program application•Files or database•Program design•User interface•System backup and recovery system

System implementation

•Following the blue prints•Following the SDLC•Routine system maintenance

System Evaluation and maintenance

•Scheduled maintenance•Un-scheduled maintenance•Future system maintenance plan•Recording and inventory•Repairs historical recording•Disposal

Management of computer resources

•Availability of resources•Files and record documentation•Understanding of the current trends

in computer technology•Sufficient base knowledge in computer

Job TitlesJob Titles

•Application and development personnel

•Software system personnel•Hardware personnel•System management personnel

Periodical LiteraturePeriodical Literature

•ACM computing survey•Computer world•Communications of the ACM•Computer•PC world

•ACM computing survey•Computer world•Communications of the ACM•Computer•PC world