Description: Many developers, are realizing that both CORBA and Microsoft's COM have compelling advantages -- and are searching for ways to make the most of both. In COM and CORBA: Side by Side, Jason Pritchard shows exactly how to do so. You'll learn when to use COM, when to use CORBA, and how to integrate them to deliver the most reliable, high-performance Web and intranet applications. Pritchard begins with an objective review of the pros and cons of both standards, showing how each has evolved in complementary ways, and how to make strategic decisions about using them. Review COM and CORBA on the server, comparing development tools, legacy integration, essential services, techniques for distributed transactions, security, messaging, object management, and more. Next, move to the client side, understanding when and how to take advantage of Microsoft's desktop dominance; how to build effective Internet clients; and the role of Java applets and Active Server Pages. The book presents in-depth coverage of every leading option for bridging COM and CORBA, including techniques that utilize Microsoft's virtual machine; commercial bridging products; enterprise application servers; and more. Extensive example code is provided -- all of it available for download.

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