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Objectives Overview

Objectives Overview. See Page 463 for Detailed Objectives. Objectives Overview. See Page 463 for Detailed Objectives. What Is Enterprise Computing?.

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Objectives Overview

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  1. Objectives Overview See Page 463 for Detailed Objectives Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  2. Objectives Overview See Page 463 for Detailed Objectives Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  3. What Is Enterprise Computing? • Enterprise computinginvolves the use of computers in networks, such as LANs and WANs, or a series of interconnected networks that encompass a variety of different operating systems, protocols, and network architectures Pages 464 - 465 Figure 12-1 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  4. What Is Enterprise Computing? • Types of enterprises include: Page 466 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  5. What Is Enterprise Computing? • Most traditional enterprises are organized in a hierarchical manner Page 466 Figure 12-2 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  6. What Is Enterprise Computing? • In an enterprise, users typically fall into one of four categories: Page 467 Figure 12-3 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  7. What Is Enterprise Computing? • Enterprise information is the information gathered in the ongoing operations of an enterprise-sized organization • Business intelligence • Business process management • Business process automation Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 12, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Business Process Management below Chapter 12 Page 468 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  8. What Is Enterprise Computing? • Managerscoordinate resources by performing four activities Page 468 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  9. Information Systems in the Enterprise • An information systemis a set of hardware, software, data, people, and procedures that work together to produce information Pages 468 - 469 Figure 12-4 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  10. Information Systems in the Enterprise • Functional units within an enterprise might include: Page 469 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  11. Information Systems in the Enterprise • Accounting software manages everyday transactions • Billing software helps the company reconcile purchases with customer payments • Financial software helps managers budget, forecast, and analyze Page 470 Figure 12-6 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  12. Information Systems in the Enterprise • A human resources information system(HRIS) manages one or more human resources functions • Employee relationship management systems manage communication between employees and the business Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 12, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click ERM below Chapter 12 Pages 470 - 471 Figure 12-7 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  13. Information Systems in the Enterprise • Computer-aided design(CAD) uses a computer and special software to aid in engineering, drafting, and design • Computer-aided engineering(CAE) uses computers to test product designs • Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is the use of computers to control production equipment Page 471 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  14. Information Systems in the Enterprise • Computer-integrated manufacturing(CIM) uses computers to integrate the many different operations of the manufacturing process • Material Requirements Planning(MRP) uses software to help monitor and control processes related to production Page 471 Figure 12-8 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  15. Information Systems in the Enterprise Pages 471 - 472 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  16. Information Systems in the Enterprise • Sales force automation (SFA) software equips traveling salespeople with the electronic tools they need to be more productive Page 472 Figure 12-9 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  17. Information Systems in the Enterprise • Distribution systems perform the following functions: Page 472 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  18. Information Systems in the Enterprise • Customer interaction management(CIM) software manages the day-to-day interactions with customers Pages 472 - 473 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  19. Information Systems in the Enterprise • The information technology (IT) department makes technology decisions for the enterprise • Whether to build or buy new information systems • When a computer or information system has outlived its useful live • A chief information officer(CIO) is an executive position that oversees the IT department Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 12, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click IT Departments below Chapter 12 Page 473 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  20. Information Systems in the Enterprise • General purpose information systems generally fall into one of five categories Page 473 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  21. Information Systems in the Enterprise • Batch processing vs. online transaction processing Page 474 Figure 12-10 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  22. Information Systems in the Enterprise Management Information System Decision Support System Pages 474 – 475 Figures 12-11 – 12-12 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  23. Information Systems in the Enterprise Pages 477 - 478 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  24. Information Systems in the Enterprise Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 12, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click ERP below Chapter 12 Page 478 Figure 12-15 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  25. Enterprise-Wide Technologies and Methodologies • Some technologies used in enterprises include: Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 12, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Data Centers below Chapter 12 Page 479 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  26. Enterprise-Wide Technologies and Methodologies • A data warehouseis a huge database that stores and manages the data required to analyze historical and current transactions Pages 480 - 481 Figure 12-17 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  27. Enterprise-Wide Technologies and Methodologies Pages 480 - 481 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  28. Enterprise-Wide Technologies and Methodologies • A workflow is a defined process that identifies the specific set of steps involved in completing a particular project or business process • Workflow application Page 482 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  29. Enterprise-Wide Technologies and Methodologies • A virtual private network(VPN) provides mobile users, vendors, and customers with a secure connection to the company network server Pages 482 - 483 Figure 12-19 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  30. Virtualization and Cloud Computing • Virtualization is the practice of sharing or pooling computing resources Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 12, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Virtualization below Chapter 12 Page 483 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  31. Virtualization and Cloud Computing Cloud computing is an Internet service that provides computing needs to computer users Grid computingcombines many servers and/or personal computers on a network to act as one large computer Pages 483 - 484 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  32. Enterprise Hardware • Network attached storage(NAS) is a server that provides storage to users and information systems attached to the network Pages 486 - 487 Figure 12-22a Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  33. Enterprise Hardware • A storage area network(SAN) is a high-speed network that provides storage to other servers to which it is attached Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 12, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click NAS and SAN below Chapter 12 Pages 486 - 487 Figure 12-22b Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  34. Enterprise Hardware • A blade serverpacks a complete computer server on a single card (called a blade) rather than a system unit • The individual blades insert in a blade server chassis Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 12, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Blade Servers below Chapter 12 Page 489 Figure 12-24 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  35. High Availability, Scalability, and Interoperability • A high-availability systemcontinues running and performing tasks for at least 99 percent of the time • May include hot-swappingandredundant components • When a component fails, anothercomponent takes over and thesystem continues to function Pages 489 - 490 Figure 12-25 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  36. High Availability, Scalability, and Interoperability • Scalability is a measure of how well computer hardware, software, or an information system can grow to meet increasing performance demands • Interoperability is the ability for an information system to share information with other information systems within an enterprise Page 490 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

  37. Backup Procedures • A disaster recovery planis a written plan describing the steps a company would take to restore computer operations in the event of a disaster • Contains four major components Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 12, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Disaster Recovery Plan below Chapter 12 Page 491 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Chapter 12

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