Client-server applications
D Ceddia
6 points
* 4 hours per week
* Second, summer semester
*
Peninsula
* Prerequisites: CFR2201 or equivalent
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%
Prescribed texts
Vaughn L Client server system design and implementation McGraw-Hill 1995
Recommended texts
Goglia P A Testing client/server applications QED Publishing Group, 1993
Inmon W H Developing client/server applications revised edn, QED, 1993
Renaud P E Introduction to client/server systems: A practical guide for systems professionals Wiley, 1993
| Published by Monash University, Clayton, Victoria
3168 Copyright © Monash University 1996 - All Rights Reserved - Caution Authorised by the Academic Registrar December 1996 |