IIA Basics

The client-server model split the application logic into two parts, one running on the server and one on the client.  Instead of passive Web pages on the client, the IIA is an application running on the client. 

IIAs require a sophisticated client run-time environment and a wide range of system support.

Depending on the choice of execution engine, an IIA takes the form of a:

• Java applet
• Java client application
• browser-native application
• Macromedia Flash application
• Microsoft .Net client application
• Client application running on a proprietary virtual machine