January 2006
Beginner
1120 pages
72h 31m
English
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Handbook of Information Security, Volume 1, Key Concepts, Infrastructure, Standards, and Protocols
by Hossein Bidgoli
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Client/Server Computing: Principles and Security Considerations
Daniel J. McFarland, Rowan University
Introduction
Client/Server Classification
Presentation/Application/Data Architecture
Tier-Based Client/Server Classification
Server Functionality Client/Server Classification
Targeted Malicious Code
Enabling Technologies
Middleware
Component Software
Networking
Client/Server Implementations
Internet
Intranet
Extranet
Conclusion
Glossary
Cross References
References
INTRODUCTION
The name of an information system often describes the utility it provides. The functionality of a transaction processing system, a decision support system, and an executive information system are self-evident. However, client/server computing is broadly defined; rather than describing system utility, client/server describes the system's architectural configuration. As a result, a client/server system may incorporate a broad range of technologies and address a variety of business situations.
Client/server computing is a form of cooperative processing. Specifically, a client/server system includes at least two software processes working together to provide application functionality. At the most basic level, a client software process requests services from a server software process. In turn, the server process supplies services to the client process. The service request may provide access to an organizational resource, such as a database, a printer, or e-mail.
Client/server computing involves the coordination ...
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