Appendix F. Client-Side and Server-Side Programming

This appendix provides information about the technologies for client-side programming, such as JavaScripts, Java applets, and ActiveX controls, with code examples that help you understand how these technologies work. The server-side programming part explains the architectural differences between Common Gateway Interface (CGI), Java servlets, and Active Server Pages (ASP), which helps you understand the wide adoption of servlets and ASPs and the implications that it has on server availability.

Understanding the role that these technologies play in the Data Center helps when integrating application servers with hardware load balancers and when deploying firewalls and intrusion detection systems ...

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