Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives At the completion of this subject students should understand the client-server paradigm, and know about and understand management and operational client-server processing; know about and be able to design and implement client-server applications; and have a professional attitude to the quality aspects of designing, building and testing client-server applications.
Synopsis Introduction to the client-server paradigm, with reference to distributed and concurrent processing. The application of the client-server architecture to provide a business solution for today's information systems. Management aspects and strategies for enterprise computing, end-user computing, information-oriented productivity and application integration. Technical aspects of client-server communication, protocols and system architecture. The use of metadata, design and performance in a client-server environment. Consider database and program design issues.
Assessment Examination (3 hours): 50% + Practical work: 50%