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If you are using a centralized model, it can appear as shown in the Figure 35.
Figure 35. Centralized Model
In Figure 35, every site is connected to site A and every remote site has a
local server. For example, a bank or insurance company may keep their
branch office data local (for example, in the remote servers), but may transfer
updated statistics or prices from the central location. Another variation can
result because of the size of the different remote branches. While large
remote branches may have a server, like an AS/400 system, for booting
Network Stations. For applications serving, smaller branches may have a PC
Server or no server at all. They may boot from a Flash card, and then transfer
the rest of the code from the central site.
The examples in this chapter depict relatively few remote sites. However, you
may have hundreds or thousands of remote sites in your enterprise. In this
case, it is even more critical to do the appropriate planning before
implementation.
Your current situation and future business needs dictate which of the models
discussed in this chapter are best suited your environment. Each has its
Centralized Model
Site A
Site B
Site C
Site D