S1.2: More Concepts

• n-Tier Architecture

  • Traditional separation of processing duty.
  • Similar to the concept of an exploded mainframe
    • Presentation (Green Screen)
    • Processing (COBOL)
    • DataBase (oh yuck – pick your own horror…)

• But since this is “exploded” we can actually obtain access to the points in between

• Even better we can slip in and reside within the middle or back systems

• Consider the difference between a SOAP procedure to index your DB and Melissa LovinU…

• Personally I can wait to see the first SOAP virii…