Computing Appliance

A computing device that provides predefined services and whose underlying operating software (OS) is hidden under an application-specific interface. Computing equipment is less complex (for example, installation, management, and maintenance) and can be deployed faster by hiding the running software and integrating the application into the device. A computing device can be based on a general purpose operating system (such as Windows, Solaris, or Linux) by hiding the complexity of the operating system and removing the ability to load arbitrary services.

Computer equipment can provide one or more services, but they are not general purpose devices because the services they provide are not flexible. Admins don't need platform knowledge, just limited app and device knowledge.

Gartner has defined four main types of computing devices: see the separate entries for server device, storage device, network device, and client device.

Literal Meanings of Computing Appliance

Computing:

Meanings of Computing:

Count or calculate.
Has the meaning.
The process or act of computing.
Using a computer or computers.
The study of computers and computer programming.

Sentences of Computing

Can anyone here calculate the square root of 10201?.
Is this calculated or do I need to explain more?.
This course covers several important areas of computer science.

Appliance:

Meanings of Appliance:

A tool, instrument or device designed (or at least used) as a means to achieve a specific (often specified) end, namely:.
Deed applicable.
A means of eliminating or counteracting something undesirable, especially a disease.
Volunteering, willingness to act as one pleases.