Computer architecture consists of memory, CPU, and storage. Memory (RAM) is used for processing and is not permanent, needing to be loaded from storage. Storage is permanent but slower than memory, with data needing to be transferred to memory for the CPU to work on it.

1. Computing Architecture

2. Computer Architecture
Consists of
Memory CPU Storage

3. Computer Architecture
• Permanent
• Available even after reboot
Storage
• Not Permanent
Memory
(RAM)
• To do processing, data to be
on RAM. Not on StorageCPU

4. Computer Architecture
Data in
Storage
Memory
(RAM)
Available
for CPU to
work on

5. Oracle Database Architecture
Similar to how a computer
works
Based on computer
architecture

6. Summary
Storage Permanent but
slow
Memory temporary but
fast