IT Architecture
Planon’s IT architecture is based on a state of the art multi-tier structure. This architecture simplifies the deployment of Planon functionality within your organisation, reduces IT overhead, allows efficient process and system integration, reduces risk, and finally reduces the total costs of ownership (TCO). The Planon architecture also allows external (Planon) application hosting by taking all aspects like security, continuity and performance into account. This multi-tier architecture represents an important competitive advantage.
The overall Planon architecture is based on the following layers:
- Database layer
The database layer represents the data repository, installed on a (virtual) database server. Planon supports multiple database management systems (RDBMS) like Oracle and Microsoft SQLserver. - Application layer
Unlike many other products, Planon’s architecture contains an application layer, installed on an (virtual) application server. The application layer contains all functional business logic, integrity checks, data evaluations, authorisations etc. The separation of the application layer from the database layer affords many advantages: it simplifies technical and application maintenance, ensures stability and performance, eases Planon deployment, and offers re-use of application services for process integration with other IT systems (web services). - Presentation layer
The final presentation layer, or end user interface, represents the 3rd tier in Planon’s architecture. This layer allows Planon to adopt new IT platforms and new user interfaces quickly and securely, and drastically reduces your deployment- and maintenance costs. The presentation layer (Planon Client) is available in various different user interfaces that can be combined within any single Planon implementation:
The Planon architecture ensures maximum usability and scalability in regards to your IT infrastructure and your Planon implementation.
