11. Deploy Client / Server Applications
A myriad of Client / Server configurations can be implemented. Before you start deploying any Client / Server application it is essential to understand:
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What pieces of the application belong on the server and what pieces belong on each client.
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What are the requirements of the runtime environment on the respective client and server.
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How the client is intended to communicate with the server.
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How are updates to the client and server going to be managed.
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If you have appropriate LANSA licenses to install.
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Scenario? Network Client? Web Application?
You also need to decide on the deployment of the application. See Client/Server Deployment Considerations for further information.
Some of the common Client / Server scenarios that can be implemented are:
SuperServer Application using Built-In Functions to Connect to Server
SuperServer Application connecting to a Windows or Linux Server
SuperServer Application connecting to an IBM i server