I have to explain to a real(i mean real) non-techy finance director the components and operation of a server.
I am starting with the CPU RAM & HDD.
The best i can come up with is that the CPU is like the brain, doing the calculations. THe RAM is like a desk that you work at, the more RAM, the more projects you can work on at one time. The hard drive is the liling cabinet where all documents are stored.
I know, its horrible, and analogies usually are when IT related. But even though it could be pulled to pieces, does it get the jist over?
Is there a better non-technical way to explain this?
If i crack this,next weeks assignment is virtualisation
I am starting with the CPU RAM & HDD.
The best i can come up with is that the CPU is like the brain, doing the calculations. THe RAM is like a desk that you work at, the more RAM, the more projects you can work on at one time. The hard drive is the liling cabinet where all documents are stored.
I know, its horrible, and analogies usually are when IT related. But even though it could be pulled to pieces, does it get the jist over?
Is there a better non-technical way to explain this?
If i crack this,next weeks assignment is virtualisation