This unique sourcebook for technical professionals describes the concepts, common applications, and design principles for building and trasitioning to client/server architecture. The authors discuss the features and problems of client/server products and offer suggestions via case studies. Vital standards information is also included.

About the Book: The book covers the detail concepts of Client Server Architectural aspects, its application components, its relationship with database, development tools associated with it and technologies used to develop client server systems. The book will serve as a complete text for all undergraduate (BCA, B. Sc., BCS and B. Tech.) and post graduate students (MCA, M. Tech. and MS) of Computer Science and Engineering students of various Technical Universities. Also the scope and depth of topics covered in the book, with its straightforward and often humorous delivery, make this book worth.

This book is an in-depth look at a hot new Windows-based technology--thin clients that reduce total cost of ownership by moving applications and administrative functions from the desktop to the server. This radical technology lets machines in the "dumb terminal" category run sophisticated Windows software, minus the costs and headaches of traditional PCs.

Information technology has changed dramatically over the last few years, and it will continue evolving. These rapid changes have left many businesses unable to take advantage of the potential to be more competitive through improved quality, increased service, quicker time to market for products, reduced costs, and higher profits. Client/Server Computing is geared to position companies to take advantage of the new technologies available. This book is written in an easy-to-understand manner so that both IS professionals and traditional managers and executives can comprehend and appreciate the workings and benefits of client/server computing. Plus, the detailed charts and graphics make this an ideal tool for internal presentation of ideas and training.

Explains some of the more important developments happening in this field and does so in a manner that even the newest practitioner can understand. Ties together all the diverse elements of client/server (C/S) computing. Discusses which applications can be downsized and how to go about it. Describes numerous software products available for implementing C/S architecture including front-end tools, back-end servers, networking software, application development environments, security and systems management tools. Contains a significant amount of case histories which illustrate exactly how C/S systems are implemented.

Client/Server System Design and Implementation provides you with a step-by-step plan for building a client/server environment, and fully explains open, semi-open, and closed architectures. It also analyzes major technological and market trends that impact client/server computing efforts.