Abstract: The invention relates to a process for component-oriented application servers and thus to the field of distributed applications. This invention expands component-oriented application servers in such a way that the components of an application implemented on this type of application server can provide graphic surfaces. This expansion is an additional function because network communication capabilities can be used without limitations, precisely as in non-expanded components. This makes it possible to assemble distributed applications entirely out of uniform components, while the advantages of application servers remain entirely available.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for generating clients for distributed applications, in which a server part is implemented by an application server. These clients automatically locate and use the services carried out and offered over a network by a specific installation of an application server. The generated clients can thus be easily distributed and operated in a network. A system is further disclosed for implementing the process and generating clients during the installation of distributed applications.