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| Key hardware necessary for ERP systems |
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servers
clients
peripherals |
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| key software necessary for ERP systems |
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system software (OS)
database management system (DBMS)
application software |
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| virtual machine (VM) server technology |
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| providing a technique to run multiple and isolated virtual servers on a single physical device, thus optimizing hardware usage |
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server virtualization technology is placed directly on the server hardware
benefits: offers true isolation of each virtual OS; operating does not need any modifications |
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| more efficient processing and lower overhead but extra software layer exists and is complex to install and administer |
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| sharing of data and data elements directly with the ERP system without data redundancy or copying of data to another table or database |
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