What kind of applications will take advantage of the Application Linked Server Technology?
Application Linked Server can be utilized by any application requiring real-time local data retrieval, conventional client/server, SQL and ODBC access to data applications. One use is for a “machine control application” that utilizes the in–process server for time-critical operations and ODBC and SQL-based tools for reporting and analysis. A telecom switch, interactive voice response (IVR) or network backup management application could also benefit from this new architecture that offers the best of both worlds.