Developing client/server applications

About This Book Here W.H. Inmon defines the systems development guidelines and principles that ought to govern the client/server environment—what they are, how they are implemented, and what happens if they are ignored—and develops an architecture that applies across all client/server environments. Inmon provides practical solutions to help build sound and stable client/server applications. He covers performance issues, control of update, ownership vs. stewardship of data, differences between operational and decision support processing, application-by-application development vs. integration, metadata, requirements-driven vs. data-driven development, decision support processing, and more. In this revised edition, Inmon introduces important concepts such as the "pure" server environment, data warehouse, and organizational dynamics, plus a micro/macro vision of the system. About Wiley-QED Since 1971 computer professionals worldwide have looked to Wiley-QED for current, practical, and in-depth information. Our publishing program specializes in helping people solve their computer-related problems. The books you buy from Wiley-QED are written by professionals for professionals. We offer the world’s most complete library of books for people working with computers, from mainframes to workstations and PC’s. When you buy a Wiley-QED book, you hire your own personal consultant. Another Book in the Wiley-QED Professional Series From Mainframe to Workstations: Offloading Application Development by Mark A Butterline. Here is a blueprint for anyone who must determine the appropriateness of offloaded development for his or her organization, and subsequently justify, design, assemble, and operate an off-loaded environment.