Layered and n-tier architecture


Layered architecture is a logical division of functional units. This is mainly used in enterprise applications to solve complex business scenarios.
Whereas tiered architecture is more of physical division of functional units.
To have a closer look following diagram will elaborate this.
 
Here a single layer can have multiple logical units like presentation layer, database layer etc. In tiered architecture these units represents physical entities like presentation server , database servers. These entities may or may not be a different computers, but in most enterprise applications for the scalability and maintenance these units are distributed.

Here is a sample layered application for reference.
 
 

1 comment:

  1. UnknownMay 31, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    This is awesome!! really helpful for me. Thanks for sharing with us. Following links also helped me to complete my task.

    http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/439688/Creating-ASP-NET-application-with-n-tier-architect
    http://www.mindstick.com/Articles/d36ceb0f-018c-4979-b2f5-a4a1e616cb5b/default.aspx?N+Tier+Architecture+in+ASP+NET

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