Question

Define the complexity of computing environment

Answer 1

Distributed computing systems are becoming bigger and more complex. Although the complexity of large-scale
distributed systems has been acknowledged to be an important challenge, there has not been much work in
defining or measuring system complexity. Thus, today, it is difficult to compare the complexities of different
systems, or to state that one system is easier to program, to manage, or to use than another. In this article, we
try to understand the factors that cause computing systems to appear very complex to people. We define different
aspects of system complexity and propose metrics for measuring these aspects. We also show how these aspects
affect different kinds of people—viz. developers, administrators, and end-users. On the basis of the aspects and
metrics of complexity that we identify, we propose general guidelines that can help reduce the complexity of
systems. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Complexity

Answer 2

Answer:

The computing environment involves the collection of computer machinary, data storage devices, work stations, software applications, and networks that support the processing and exchange of electronic information demanded by the software solution.