Activity 8.2: Identifying the Impact of Distributing COM Components In this activity, you will identify potential problems in a distributed component topology. Objectives After completing this activity, you will be able to: ! Identify issues with distributing COM components over a network topology. Before You Begin This activity includes both small group tasks and class discussion. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this activity. Materials This activity requires the attached component topology. Time to complete this activity: 10 minutes followed by a 10 minute discussion. 58 Activity 8.2: Identifying the Impact of Distributing COM Components Exercise 1: Problems in a Distributed Component Topology ! Identify the potential problems 1. Review the attached component topology. 2. Identify and list potential problems with the component distribution on the current architecture. Include the reason for the problem. 3. Identify possible solutions to the problem. After completing the above steps, you will discuss your responses with the class. The instructor will write the class consensus on a flip chart. Topology FirewallInternet User Internet MTS SQL Server 7.0 IIS running custom ASP Application Firewall All User Objects All Business and Data Access Objects Activity 8.2: Identifying the Impact of Distributing COM Components 59 Use the table below to record your analysis. Potential problem Cause Possible solution THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK . Activity 8. 2: Identifying the Impact of Distributing COM Components In this activity, you will identify potential problems in a distributed component. minute discussion. 58 Activity 8. 2: Identifying the Impact of Distributing COM Components Exercise 1: Problems in a Distributed Component Topology ! Identify