Application Architecture
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2-Tier Installation
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Database drivers for connecting to third-party relational databases, such as
Oracle and Sybase.
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Files for C program development.
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Files for Java program development.
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License management software.
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Online documentation and help system; sample two-tier applications and a
tutorial; and the Prolifics Gallery, which includes a variety of sample web
applications.
Application Architecture
Choose the appropriate architecture for your application based on your require-
ments.
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Two-tier application
The two-tier client/server model typically separates
data from the logic of an application.
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Web application
A web application is an application deployed on the
web application server and viewed from a web
browser. The web application server works with your
HTTP server software.
Which Panther Components to Install?
For Panther, you are required to install the Prolifics client software. You can also
choose to install a web application server. Each component is described, as well as
the platforms on which each component is supported. Based on your chosen
architecture, install the appropriate Prolifics components purchased.
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Prolifics client — Provides the development and runtime environment for
building two-tier applications. Client platforms supported are:
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UNIX
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Windows 32-bit (95/98 and NT 4)
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Prolifics web application server — Provides the runtime environment for
client-server applications that are accessed through web browsers. Web
application server platforms supported are:
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UNIX
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Windows NT 4
