Client/Server Architecture

Objectives • To explore the concept of communication in client server environment by using RPC/Socket/MPI/others communication. • To explain the differences between RPC or RMI or MPI or Mobile Apps or etc. • To discuss the differences between TCP and UDP connection in socket programming (for socket programming only). • To demonstrate sample of working application that deployed these types of connection. • To setup local area network to show the communication that took place between a client and a server. • To explain the coding that involved in the establishment of the connection. • To demonstrate strong communication skills between students in the preparation and delivery of formal systems documentation. Expected Outcome As in the project, individuals may work together in analyzing the research topic. Each student however, will be responsible for preparing his/her own explanation during the presentation and the report. The paper length should be no less than 1000 words. It should include information from no less than five independent sources and be referenced in accordance with acceptable standards. Charts, tables and diagrams are expected to illustrate the processes or workflow of the program. Expected Report Content: 1. Assignment Cover Page 2. Title of the Assignment 3. Acknowledgement 4. Table of Content 5. Introduction 6. Connection setup. 7. Your findings on RPC/MPI/RMI/Socket Programming/Mobile Apps/Virtualization and etc. 8. Content – Coding and comments 9. Screen shots on the working applications. 10. Conclusion & Recommendation 11. Bibliography & References 12. Softcopy of coding, executable programs and reports. Report Format: Spacing : 1 ½ Font : Arial size 11 Page Number SPECIFIC INFORMATION • This project is a group work and it contributes 40% to the Group Assignment coursework. The report will contribute 20 % of the carry mark should be well structured and well presented. • Presentation will be based on the communication method that occurs between the remote computers and detailed explanation the coding itself. Students should be able to demonstrate working program/system that portrays the implementation of the distributed system in real scenario. LAN setup is required in order to show how remote computers are connected and communicate with each other. • Ensure that your report is well organized so that each sections flows smoothly into the next. • Be sure to check spelling error. Marks will be deducted for papers with excessive grammar, punctuation and spelling errors. MARKING CRITERIA The following is the marks deduction for this individual assignment: • Late submission = 0.5% is given regardless of errors/mistakes. • Run-time errors = -0.2% is awarded immediately. • Not following question requirements = -0.5% is given as long as student never follow any of the question requirements. • Plagiarism = 0% is awarded immediately. • Let others copy your work = 0% is awarded immediately. • Off topic work = 0% is awarded immediately. RULES AND REGULATIONS • Plagiarism/Cheating is STRICTLY PROHIBITED and zero marks would be awarded. • Assignment to be submitted on time in line with professional requirements. • Late submission will NOT be entertained and marks will be deducted. • If you fall sick or have problems with your assignment, you must advise your instructor immediately – at least a week before the assignment is due! (If you fall sick a day or two before your deadline, tough luck!). So, you are advised to plan and work on your assignment beforehand! • Computer crashes are NOT excuses for late submission! ALWAYS BACKUP your own works. • The assignment is to be submitted with a signed cover sheet [LUCT cover page] available to confirm the time and submission date. • Importantly, you are required to keep a copy of all submitted assignments to safeguard against loss or missing assignments!!! • This assignment is to be done in group. • It is reasonable to discuss with others possible general approaches to the given problems. • You are NOT allowed to work together to get a detailed report, to copy a report, or to give away a report. • If there is too much collaboration from your common discussion by looking at the reports, in such instances of academic dishonesty may result in you getting zero marks for this piece of assignment. • If someone cheats by using your work, you will be penalized. • Dateline is strictly Deadline. Please submit your assignment (Hardcopy and softcopy of the report) during TUTORIAL hour. – Marks will be deducted 5% if students submit the work through other lecturers or not in the correct time range given.