Using DataSnap to Create an Application

Now that we've covered many of the options available when building DataSnap applications, let's use DataSnap to actually create an application to put that theory into practice.

Setting Up the Server

Let's focus on the mechanics of building the application server first. After you have created the server, we will explore how to build the client.

Remote Data Module

The Remote Data Module (RDM) is central to creating an application server. To create an RDM for a new application, select the Remote Data Module icon from the Multitier tab of the Object Repository (available by selecting File, New). A dialog box will be displayed to allow for initial customization of some options that pertain to the RDM.

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