Unit 1 Assignment 1: Network And Network Applications

When we speak of applications, we simply mean the things a computer or other tool can be used for. We are familiar with many applications, like word processing, email, Web browsing, and spreadsheet processing.

We can distinguish between network and stand-alone applications. For example, if we use Microsoft Word to write a letter and save it on the PC, both the program and the data are stored on the computer. Since the computer does not have to be connected to a network, this is an example of a stand-alone application.

Network applications use a client-server architecture, where the client and server are two computers connected to the network. The server is programmed to provide some service to the client. The client is typically a desktop,

As in modern day’s application server is built in a very complex platform, the user of application server such as an enterprise might place the platform that includes a very “wide range of web technologies document format, web protocols, server-side scripts, programming languages, distributed object technologies, security capabilities, directory and naming services, load balancing, and system management are all include in the platform”. The application is serves as an interface between the users and the hosts which can be more than one clients. As the application server are capable of perform some data reformatting for client, it cause reducing the load on the client workstation. The application server is assumes and identity the client when it is performing operations on the database server for that client

A chat room is a virtual meeting place where many people come to "gab." Chat programs allow you to send messages to people who are connected to the same channel of communication at the same time. Anyone can join in the conversation. Messages are displayed on your screen as they arrive, even if you are in the middle of typing a message. To access multiple systems.  Voice Communication.

When people need to communicate with one another from a distance, they use the telephone more frequently than any other communication device with the plain old telephone service (POTS) every call opened up dedicated circuit for the duration of the call.

 Microsoft Share Point

Microsoft's SharePoint product (www.microso{t.com/Shctrepointl default..mspx) provides shared content with version control. SharePoint supports document directories and has features that enable users to create and manage surveys, discussion forums, wikis, member blogs, member Web sites, and workflow. It also has a rigorous permissions structure, which allows organizations to control users' access based on their organizational role, team membership, interest, security level, or other