IT Operations - Multi-location system structure

Question 1

Multi-location system structure

Answer 1

How do we consolidate data from multiple locations?

Question 2

Centralized system

Answer 2

All data and processing @ one location - enables better data security and consistency in processing

HIGH TANSMISSION COSTS
INPUT/OUTPUT BOTTLNECKS

Question 3

Decentralized System

Answer 3

Each location paints separate system & data

Summarized data may be sent to central office

Lower transmission cost
Decreases I/o bottlenecks
Response to local needs can improve depending on location

DATA REDUNDANCY
SECURITY ISSUES
HARDWARE COSTS

Question 4

Distributed database

Answer 4

Compromise of centralized and decentralized

Database distributed across locations according to needs (increasingly common)

• Better communication between locations (all connected to distribute database)

More current and complex information

Reduce or eliminate need for central specialized facility