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--- - - --- - -- -- - - - - --- Introduction to Teleprocessing - - - - --- ----- ----- Student Text --...- -- - -_ ... - ---- ---- - - --- - - -- -. Introduction to Teleprocessing - - --~- -~-.- Student Text Preface This reference publication is designed to provide non- technical personnel with a conceptual introduction to teleprocessing. It presents the concepts of teleprocessing with little emphasis on programming techniques. Following an historical survey is a review of the elements of a tele- processing system, including a discussion of typical application areas and basic teleprocessing systems flow. Equipment characteristics, communications terms and concepts are presented in detail, and summary chapters are devoted to a study of teleprocessing systems design and the concept of the total system. The major objectives of this manual are to: 1. Define the elements of, and examine the information flow within, a teleprocessing system. 2. Introduce the basic functions and capabilities of the teleprocessing equipment in the IBM product line. 3. Provide a background for the study of teleprocessing systems design through a discussion of the elements of a teleprocessing system, including communications line considerations, network design, and programming support. For titles of associated publications, see the bibliography at the end of this manual. Minor revision (October 1973) This edition includes minor ediioriai changes tU the fuiiuwing pages, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 and 40. The previous edition is not obsoleted. Requests for copies of IBM publications should be made to your IBM representative or to the IBM branch office serving your locality. Address comments concerning the contents of this publication to IBM Corporation, DPD Education Development - Publications Services, EdUcation Center, South Road, Poughkeepsie, New York 12602.