Publications
Publications
- September 1998 (Revised March 1999)
- HBS Case Collection
Sun Microsystems and the N-tier Architecture
By: Richard L. Nolan and Kelley Porter
Abstract
Sun Microsystems is a pioneer in networking computing. Sun's servers maintain a large market share and are considered highly scaleable. The case describes the n-tier architecture for building and managing large networks in which thousands of workers and customers are connected to enterprise servers.
Keywords
Information Infrastructure; Information Technology; Technological Innovation; Business Strategy; Innovation Strategy; Information Technology Industry
Citation
Nolan, Richard L., and Kelley Porter. "Sun Microsystems and the N-tier Architecture." Harvard Business School Case 399-037, September 1998. (Revised March 1999.)