TWO-TIER ARCHITECTURES, DISADVANTAGES (cont.)

• The commonly cited disadvantages of two-tier systems include:

  • Client tools and SQL middleware in two-tier environments tend to be proprietary. The volatility of the client /server tool market raises questions about the long-term viability of any proprietary tool. Organizations should be wary about committing to proprietary tools.

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