Database Reference
In-Depth Information
table 4.1
Sample List of Features for Architecture
Description
Characteristics
1. General Architecture
Characteristics
Extensible
Multitiered
Object oriented
Component Architecture
Multiple-Language Support
Rapid Application Development
Internet enabled
Multiple deployment technologies
Global Enterprise Support
Compliance with important standards
Graphical configuration
Open application programming interfaces
Enterprise-class scalability and performance
2. Global Enterprise Support
Multiple-language support
Externalized message strings
Bidirectional character display support
Euro currency support
Multilingual list of values
3. Standards Compliance
Microsoft COM
CORBA
Microsoft IE4
Netscape 4
Crypto-2 security
4. Rapid Application
Customization
Powerful, extensible object classes
Graphical development tool
Base-of-class functionality provided in repository
Metadata repository
Integrated scripting language
Multideveloper tools
Object versioning and modification control
5. Component Architecture
In-process objects
Lightweight, Server or Client based
Support reusability
Published application program interfaces
Accessible from Web page editors
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