Dcom for Dummies

DCOM (Distributed Component Object Model) is Microsoft's entry into the standards for distributed computing - the technology that allows several programmers, working in different languages, to contribute to a single application that can then be used by people in a variety of environments.;With the growth in Internet and intranets, component software technology is increasingly being used. This technology enables program managers to break large, complex software applications into a series of software modules called components or objects that can be divided up among the programmers. Once the programmers have finished their pieces and everything is put together, the application can be distributed across all kinds of networks - including the Internet and intranets - to people using a variety of platforms. The concept is called "distributed computing".;This book examines distributed computing from the brainstorming stage through to completion of a distributed computing project. It takes the reader through an introduction to DCOM and on to an extensive review of ActiveX, discussing its role in DCOM. The text's in-depth coverage includes creating shared objects with DCOM and the use of DCOM on an intranet/Internet server. The book also includes sample code, an explanation of objects and tips on designing a distributed computing system with DCOM.