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You've heard the theory--this book shows you how to successfully practice it. Jeri Edwards takes you on a rare, worldwide tour of nine large client/server applications that are in production in enterprises today.You get an insider's peek at their projects. Find out what went right and what they would do differently next time. You * Why 3-tier architectures are key to successful enterprise client/server applications* How to succeed with challenging project requirements* What are the architectural trade-offs and how to choose between them* How successful projects are run* What outcomes to expect* Words to the tips from the architects* Who can afford to pass up such valuable, firsthand advice?

The #1 Client/Server book has been completely updated and expanded! It offers a savvy, informative, and entertaining exploration of client/server technology, which encompasses various components like remote SQL, TP, message-oriented groupware, and distributed objects. The authors adeptly present a comprehensive view of this multifaceted subject. Critics praise the book for its scope and depth, delivered with a straightforward and often humorous tone, making it essential reading for anyone involved with computers in today’s corporate landscape. The Third Edition features detailed technical explanations paired with the authors' signature offbeat humor, clever cartoons, and witty quotes, ensuring an engaging learning experience. Robert Orfali, Dan Harkey, and Jeri Edwards, experienced authors of best-selling works, bring their expertise to this guide. Orfali and Harkey lead San Jose State University's Client/Server and Distributed Objects Masters program, while Harkey also serves as a consultant for IBM. Edwards is the Vice President of Strategy and Product Planning at BEA Systems. This book is the go-to resource for understanding and making informed decisions about client/server technology.

Mit der zunehmenden Vernetzung wird es immer wichtiger, verteilte und unterschiedliche Objekte integriert einsetzen zu können. Corba (die Common Object Request Broker Architecture) ist ein Standard, der eine Middleware zur Integration verteilter Objekte definiert. Zukunftsweisend ist dabei neben der technologischen Qualität die Herstellerunabhängigkeit dieses Standards, der dadurch für die Intergration aller Arten von Objekten geeignet ist. Mittlerweile liegt die Version 3.0 des Standards vor. Das Buch behandelt alle wichtigen Themen rund um Corba, seine Grundlagen und das Zusammenspiel mit Java und dem Web. Das Buch kombiniert fundierte, detaillierte technische Informationen mit einem ordentlichen Schuß Humor. Mit cleveren Cartoons, kontroversen Meinungen sowie geistreichen Zitaten schaffen es die Autoren, ihre Leser zu informieren und gleichzeitig zu unterhalten.

Java and CORBA are merging in cyberspace. Here's your complete guide to navigating this previously uncharted territory. Whether you're a seasoned Java programmer, a distributed objects expert, or looking to be a little bit of both, Client/Server Programming with Java and CORBA gives you the programming know-how you need to combine these two technologies into workable client/server solutions for the Object Web. Full of working code, tutorials, and design trade-offs, this one-of-a-kind

The #1 client/server book has been completely updated and expanded! It provides a savvy, informative, and entertaining exploration of client/server technology, which encompasses various components like remote SQL, TP, message-oriented groupware, and distributed objects. The authors excel in presenting a comprehensive view of the subject, making it accessible to readers. Praised by critics, it has won the Jolt Product Excellence Award and is deemed essential reading for anyone involved with computers in corporate settings. The book's straightforward and often humorous delivery, combined with detailed technical explanations, makes it a standout resource. Featuring clever cartoons, controversial soapboxes, and witty quotes, it aims to inform, educate, and entertain. This Survival Guide covers a wide range of topics, including operating systems, communications, application architectures involving databases and transaction processing, and the impact of the Internet and the World Wide Web on the evolving landscape of client/server and object management. It is regarded as the best source for understanding and making informed decisions about client/server technology, offering great advice in a well-written and engaging format.