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Mainframe

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An industry term for a large computer, typically used for the commercial applications of businesses and other large-scale computing purposes. Generally, a mainframe is associated with centralized rather than distributed computing.

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unclassified

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unclassified

Variants

plural
Mainframes
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Mainframe's
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Mainframes'

Framework definitions

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →
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A large high-speed computer, especially one supporting numerous workstations or peripherals
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary1 senseview framework →
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An industry term for a large computer, typically used for the commercial applications of businesses and other large-scale computing purposes. Generally, a mainframe is associated with centralized rather than distributed computing.

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