What Is a Node? A physical element that exists at run-time and represents a computational resource. ◆Types: ■Processor Node <<Node>> Node #1 Executes system software Device Node ·Support device Typically controlled by a processor Object Oriented Analysis and Design 12Object Oriented Analysis and Design 12 What Is a Node?  A physical element that exists at run-time and represents a computational resource.  Types: ▪ Processor Node • Executes system software ▪ Device Node • Support device • Typically controlled by a processor Node #1 <<Node>>