A.6. Distributed Development—Remote Access

This example supposes that multiple developers will be accessing a remote server and developing on that platform. The source code will reside on the server and the server will be used to compile the programs.

In this instance, the requirements for the workstations will be modest compared to the previous example, but the need for central server is added. This server will need to be far more powerful than the previously specified workstation.

The server should be as fast as the budget and circumstances permit, and the number of simultaneous developers using the platform should be considered. You will almost certainly want a server with several processors.

It will require more disk space, preferably with ...

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