This client uses windows 98 to connect to the network and uses network adaptor card NE-2000. The function of this card is to have connection among computers in a network, so that all connected computers can communicate each other. To have connection among adaptor cards uses UTP cable. Delphi 3.0 is used to build a computer program, whereas Borland database engine and ODBC are used for databases connection between client and server. Computer network comprises several integrated computer hardware in a network, uses certain kind of network topology and protocol that be used for computer communication.
Network topology is used to manage data communication traffic, so that the network can run optimal.
This network needs preparation of Network Card Installation for server, and network driver for ethernet card. This network needs system structure and network area for calculating how long connected cable is needed for the network, and also to manage cable lines for each workstation. Windows NT operating system and Microsoft SQL server are installed to the computer server. This installation needs special skills of the experts, and the network administrators attend and follow the installation process in order to gain its knowledge. Microsoft SQL server 6.5 installation needs also the knowledge of how to manage the server and its SQL administration, so that the SQL server can work properly.