What does front-end processor mean? What is the main function? What is the difference with fortress machine?

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What does front-end processor mean ？

Front end processor refers to the intermediate equipment used in the field . For example, the tire industry is used for workshops PDM machine , Upper computer for recording vulcanization curve ; Front end computers are widely used in banks ATM、POS、IC card 、 UnionPay gold card 、 Telephone banking 、 Money exchange 、 Yinshuitong 、 That is payment 、 Provident fund management system 、 Electronic exchange and intra city clearing systems .

What is the main function of front-end processor ？

1、 From the perspective of network security , The front-end processor has the function of isolating the host （ One is outside the intranet , Separate the application of Intranet and extranet ）, Ensure that external applications cannot directly access the core services , For example, all kinds of external interfaces of the bank are charged by telecom .

2、 From a business perspective , The front-end processor provides a bridge between the business channel and the host of the core service . It generally plays the role of managing and scheduling transactions initiated by business channels , It can reduce the burden of the core background server , It can also be used to deal with non core business functions .

3、 Task Perspective , An independent processor system between the server and the client of an application system , Responsible for data format conversion 、 Connection management 、 Business flow management peripheral scheduling 、 Peripheral processing , And the business data to the background application service system processing and other tasks .

What is the difference between front-end computer and fortress computer ？

1、 Different definitions .

Fortress machine

That is, in a specific network environment , In order to protect the network and data from invasion and damage from external and internal users , And use various technical means to collect and monitor the system status of each component in the network environment in real time 、 Security incidents 、 Internet activities , In order to call the police 、 Handle and audit in time . The front-end processor refers to the intermediate equipment used in the field .

2、 Different main functions . The front-end processor is mainly used to isolate the host , and

Fortress machine

The main functions are system operation and maintenance and safety audit .

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