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4.4 Topology selection
In Chapter 2, “Overview of WebSphere Application Server V5” on page 19, we
have described that WebSphere Application Server provides support for the
multi-tier application model. A topology for the integrated system is the layout of
its main components such as Web servers, WebSphere Application Servers, and
DB2 UDB servers over one or more machines, spread over one or more
geographically distributed locations.
4.4.1 Selection criteria
A variety of factors come into play when considering the appropriate topology.
The selection criteria typically include a review of your requirements in the
following factors:
Security
Performance
Throughput
Scalability
Availability ...
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