CSE3031

Client-server database systems

(IT)

4 points + 2 hours per week + First semester + Caulfield + Prerequisites: COT2132 or CSE2132, or COT2138 or CSE2138 + Prohibition: COT3031

Synopsis: Topics include usage of the term 'client-server', 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%