mitmeterminalvõrke

mitmeterminalvõrke, often translated as multi-terminal networks, refers to a type of computer network architecture where multiple devices or terminals can simultaneously access and interact with a central computing resource or system. This contrasts with simpler networks where a single terminal might directly connect to a host. In a mitmeterminalvõrke setup, a server or mainframe typically manages shared resources and processing power. Terminals, which could range from simple text-based displays to more sophisticated graphical workstations, connect to this central system.

The primary advantage of mitmeterminalvõrke is resource sharing. It allows many users to access expensive computing hardware without each needing their own dedicated machine. This was particularly important in the early days of computing when mainframes were the primary computing power available. Management and maintenance are also simplified, as updates and security measures can be applied to the central system rather than numerous individual devices.

Examples of mitmeterminalvõrke include early time-sharing systems, where multiple users accessed a single mainframe computer via dumb terminals. In modern contexts, concepts like thin clients connecting to a server farm or even certain cloud computing models can be seen as a more advanced evolution of the multi-terminal network principle. The key characteristic remains the shared access to a central processing or data resource from a multitude of independent access points.