Web Applications

Web Applications are excellent solutions to many problems for a company.  Hosting a web application on a local intranet site.  The code is centrally located, and run in one area, while internal users access the application in the same manner as a web site, using a web browser.

A web application can be used with a Distributed Application.

The advantages of a web application are:

• Scalable (easy to allow more users access to the app)
• Easy Maintenance
• Secure
• Adaptable

Scalability
When scalability is an issue, a web application is a great way to go.  When new users need to be added, you don't have to add new software on their PCs, you simply give them a link to the application.  

Easy Maintenance
A web application is very easy to maintain, when a change needs to be made, the change is made in one place, and is immediately available to all users.

Secure
Keeping your company information secure is actually done in two ways.  First, since the application is only available inside your company's network, outside access is not allowed.  This is accomplished through the use of firewalls, and proper setup of the network.  Even internally, the application is only accessed by authorized personnel.  Using their normal login, permission can be given or denied based on your company's needs.

Adaptable
A web application is currently the most adaptable system that can be built.  Since it is located in one area, When an addition, or more power to run the application is needed, they are added in that one area.  If you need an add-on to your invoicing, it can be added to the central location and then be made accessible to the proper personnel.  If you need more computer power, you can upgrade the central server.