gtpg1m0f | General Information |
A TPF processing complex is characterized by real-time inquiry and update
of a large, centralized database with extremely fast response times.
The TPF system:
- Controls incoming and outgoing messages over a variety of communication
links
- Assigns and releases main storage and file storage as requested by
application programs
- Maintains queues of entries waiting for event completion or more
processing
- Reactivates work in progress on a system priority basis
- Services all input/output operations
- Identifies, logs, and resolves (where possible) all equipment errors
- Communicates with the system operator, providing information considered
necessary by the control system or requested by the operator
- Provides an operating environment for customer applications.