ABSTRACT
CONTENTS 22.1 Introduction .................................................................... 22-2 22.2 From Client-Server to n-Tier Architectures ................. 22-3
22.6 Comparison of J2EE and .NET.................................... 22-20 22.7 Conclusion: The Global Architecture .......................... 22-21 References ................................................................................. 22-22
This chapter describes and evaluates common industry approaches such as J2EE and .NET to build Internet-based architectures for interoperable information systems within business or administrative organizations of any size. It discusses the directions in which enterprise architectures are moving, especially with respect to supporting business process operations and offering information and services both to internal and external users (staff, clients, or partners).
