Trident Itm506 Mod 2 Case Client Server and ...

Client/Server Architectures and Types of Networks

Module 2 Case

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ITM506: Management of the Networked Enterprise

Dr. Mina Richards

October 27, 2011

For module 2, I am to write a three to five page paper describing what a client-server architecture is, the types of client-server architectures, the advantages of client-server architectures (in relation to other possible architectures), and the possible hazards of implementing client-server technologies. I am to further discuss the kinds of management controls that can be maintained over client-server networks as opposed to those available in other kinds of systems, and the kinds of management structures that are best adapted to this technology. I am to conclude with my¬¬¬¬ observations as to the specific organizational/managerial circumstances under which client-server architectures are and are not appropriate as the technical focus of a firm's socio-technical system.

In order to understand the focus and scope of this paper, I must explain what the terms usability, scalability, maintainability, and interoperability refer to.

Required Definitions:

In order to be able to understand the width and scope of this paper one must understand some key, fundamental definitions of technology terms including,

Usability, Scalability, Maintainability, and Interoperability:

Usability –

In general, usability refers to how well users can learn and use a product to achieve their goals and how satisfied they are with that process. Usability also measures the quality of a user's experience when interacting with a product or system-whether a Website, a software application, mobile technology, or any user-operated device. It is important to realize that usability is not a single, one-dimensional property of a user interface. Usability is a combination of factors including: [1] (“Usability”, n.d.)

• Ease of learning - How fast can a user who has never...