Systems Architecture Hardware and Software in Business Information Systems

The purpose of this text is to provide a broad technical description of computer hardware and system software. It is intended as a reference for information systems (IS) professionals and as an undergraduate text for students concentrating on information systems. The text covers a broad range of hardware and system software technology in an integrated manner. Topics most useful to IS students and professionals are stressed. The book provides a technical foundation for systems design, systems implementation, hardware and software procurement, and computing resource management.