What is the difference between Web based, Single User and Client Server applications. What is the technology used in Service Dispatcher?
A. Web based applications run on a web server with users connecting to the server by a company network (Intranet or WAN or LAN) or via the Internet via a Web Browser. Pure (sometimes called thin client) Web based applications are installed on the server and typically do not need any software to be downloaded or installed on the user’s computers. This eliminates application support and security risks on the users computers. Most browsers on accepted operating systems can access these applications. Some web based applications do require downloads and installs which can load users computers, introduce security risks, and require technical support. In addition to expensive, and sometimes unavailable extensive technical support, these solutions can require powerful user computers and are sometimes limited to Internet Explorer. They are often an adaptation of legacy client server applications in the guise of a web solution. Single User is software that runs on a single computer. Cost effecti
