Choosing a type of client

A client provides the framework for client applications that run separately from your application server.

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Decision factors for choosing a client include whether you want to run a client application on Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) or Java Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) ; whether you want ease of use with a small installation footprint or full-function with medium to large footprint; and whether you need licence to copy or redistribute the client.

A usual first decision to make is do you want a client application that runs on Java EE or J2SE?. This leads you to choose from the main types of clients, as described in this topic. Otherwise, if you want to run an ActiveX program, or a Java applet, to interact with enterprise beans on WebSphere® Application Server, your decision is only for one of those types of client.

Procedure

What to do next

Develop your client application to use the type of client that you have chosen.



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