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3-(or more)-tier architecture - Web browser front-ends, legacy (e.g. databases, HPC modules) backends; fat (1+tier) middleware
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Alternative / competing Middleware models:
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Java RMI+ EJB (Enterprise Javabean) - single language solution by Sun
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CORBA - all languages solution by OMG
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COM - multi-language solution by Microsoft
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WOM/XML - emergent solution by the Web Consortium
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Each model has different tradeoffs
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POW attempts at integrating various models and services in terms of multi-protocol middleware servers (JWORB)
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