tiered computer system
nounUK /tɪəd kəmˈpjuːtə ˈsɪstəm/
US /tɪrd kəmˈpjuːtər ˈsɪstəm/
A tiered computer system is a computer setup with layers that each do a different job.
The school's tiered computer system keeps the important files safe on the top layer.
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2. A computing model where presentation, logic, and data are split into separate tiers.
The app uses a three-tiered computer system with a web tier, an app tier, and a data tier.
3. A hardware arrangement where fast, small memory sits above slower, larger storage.
The tiered computer system stores hot data in cache and cold data on disk.
4. A setup of computers ranked by power or role, from small clients to big servers.
The lab's tiered computer system puts cheap terminals in front and a powerful server behind.