Method and system for minimizing network traffic

摘要

A method for minimizing network traffic of distributed applications operating in a distributed environment in a networked computer system, comprising a plurality of workstations and a plurality of database management systems (DBMS) managing data in a set of distributed tables for use by the workstation. The method derives from process models a placement of tables resulting in minimal network traffic when the process model is executed and thereby lowering costs and average response times. The invention can be advantageously applied to workflow management systems.