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Elective III Client Server Computing

The document outlines the topics that will be covered in a course on client/server computing. The course is divided into 5 units that will cover: the basics of client/server computing including benefits and trends; different types of client/server applications; client hardware and software requirements; different types of servers and server environments; and server operating system requirements including transaction processing, connectivity, and backup/recovery mechanisms. The document also lists two recommended textbooks for the course.

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Elective III Client Server Computing

The document outlines the topics that will be covered in a course on client/server computing. The course is divided into 5 units that will cover: the basics of client/server computing including benefits and trends; different types of client/server applications; client hardware and software requirements; different types of servers and server environments; and server operating system requirements including transaction processing, connectivity, and backup/recovery mechanisms. The document also lists two recommended textbooks for the course.

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CLIENT / SERVER COMPUTING

Unit 1: Introduction to Client/Server Computing – What is Client/Server Computing –


Benefits of Client/Server Computing – Evolution of C/S Computing – Hardware Trends –
Software Trends-Evolution of Operating Systems – N/w Trends – Business Considerations.

Unit-2: Overview of C/S Applications: Components of C/S Applications – Classes of C/S


Applications – Categories of C/S Applications . Understanding C/S Computing : Dispelling
the Myths – Obstacies – Upfront & Hidden – Open Systems & Standards – Standards –
Setting Organizations – Factors of Success.

Unit 3: The Client Hardware & Software : Client Component – Client Operating Systems –
What is GUI – Database Access – Client Software Products : GUI Environments –
Converting 3270/5250 Screens – Database Tools – Client Requirements : GUI Design
Standards – Open GUI Standards – Interface Independence – Testing Interfaces .

Unit-4: The Server : Categories of Servers – Features of Server Machines – Classes of


Server Machines – Server Environment : N/W Management Environment – N/W
Computing Environment – Extensions – Network Operating System – Loadable Module.

Unit-5 : Server Operating System : OS/2 2.0 – Windows New Technology – Unix Based
OS – Server Requirements : Platform Independence – Transaction Processing –
Connectivity – Intelligent Database – Stored Procedure – Triggers – Load Leveling –
Optimizer – Testing and Diagnostic Tools – Backup & Recovery Mechanisms.

1. Recommended Texts

[Link] Smith & Steave Guengerich, “Client/Server Computing”. PHI

2. Dawna Travis Devire, “Client/Server Computing”. TMH

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