Assig 3

Information and Communications University

Student Names: Moses Kateembo

Student Identification Number (SIN): 1401185851

Programme of Study: BA in Public Administration

Course Name: Management Information System (MIS)

Date of Submission: /10/2014

Assignment Number: Three (3)

Question:
Client server technology is viewed as vital to the growth of a business. Discuss.
(10 marks)
Introduction
Apart from history this discussion we look at Evolution of Client-Server Computing, Configurations in Client-Server Computing, the Four Dominant Client/Server Application Models, Characteristics and Features of Client-Server Computing in business, Main Applications of a Client-Server Computing in business, Applying client/server Computing in businesses, Reasons for adopting client/server technology by a business, Benefits of adopting client/server technology, Limitations for the client/server technology, Golden Rules of Client/Server Implementation and finally the Conclusions all in relation business.
The late 1980s and early 1990s have seen a platform shift from mainframe-centric systems toward distributed client/server (C/S) systems. This shift has been accelerated by the fact that the client/server model makes cooperative computing practical and manageable, by supporting the division of applications into functions and services that need to be shared by many users (the server part) and those that are particular to the users (the client part). In addition, the availability of wide and local area networks and operating software that permits peer to peer distributed processing amongst low-cost heterogeneous computing nodes allows easier development, distribution and modification of applications over time. Furthermore, client/server computing, in many cases, accords easy access to corporate data for end-users, the ability to respond quickly to changes in business and technology and cost-effective computer operations [Rosenberg, 1993].
"Client/Server" means, it is

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