J2EE Architecture

The J2EE architecture is based on the client-server model in an n-tier environment. The client-server application model has been popular with application developers for many years. The platforms supporting this model have changed many times, from the classic two-tier environment to the more prevalent n-tier environments. One notable difference with J2EE is that its architecture supports different client types as well as different servers. Using the J2EE platform, a business application can distribute its various components over different servers running on different operating systems and different hardware platforms. This distribution model gives developers, system administrators, and users the flexibility to choose the best ...

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