The architecture, called Windows Distributed interNet Applications (Windows
DNA), allows disparate software applications to integrate seamlessly,
enabling a proficient information exchange among distributed solutions
from the shop floor and enterprise resource planning (ERP) processes.
It links islands of information within an enterprise environment, improving
information flow, and bridging the gaps between enterprise applications
as well as supply chain business partners.
The Windows DNA framework relies on the Component Object Model (COM)
as its foundation. Other important DNA technologies include Visual Basic
for Applications and DCOM. A technology to watch in the future is XML
for data transfer. Windows DNA is the application development model
for the Windows platform. It specifies how to develop robust, scalable,
distributed applications using the Windows platform, extend existing
data and external applications to support the Internet, and support
a wide range of client devices maximizing the reach of an application.
The
Windows DNA architecture enables organizations to solve industry-specific
challenges, while lowering costs associated with deploying and managing
information technology systems.
