CFR3304

Client-server applications

P Steele

6 points
* 4 hours per week
* First, 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

Jenkins Client server unleashed SAMS, 1996

Recommended texts

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