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Software that supports computer infrastructure

Utility software is software that supports managing the computer infrastructure including computer hardware, system software and application software. Utility software provides for performing tasks as a system administrator. In contrast, application software provides for performing tasks as an end user. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Utility softwareA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Multi-Utility Solar Thermal Systems: Harnessing Parabolic Trough Concentrator Using SAM Software for Diverse Industrial and Residential ApplicationsInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: IEEE standard for information technologyThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Software reliability allocation based on structure, utility, price, and costCited 89 times
  5. Go sideways: Disk utilityA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: NTBackupA closely related topic

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