COT3031

Client-server database systems

(IT)

N Craske

4 points + 2 hours per week + Second semester + Caulfield + Prerequisites: COT 2132 or COT2138

Synopsis: Topics include usage of the term /client-server0, components of the client-server; comparison of different client platforms (DSO/Windows, OS/2, UNIX/Motif, Windows NT, Windows 4); network issues; comparison of different server platforms; software components; 4GL tools; fully integrated tools; database systems; connectivity; WIN32 API; DDE and OLE; EDA/SQL; DLLs; management problems of client-server - security issues, software distribution, software inventory and licensing, costs.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 60% + Two practical assignments: 40%