IFS Applications is built using standard tools and technologies. IFS supports Microsoft Windows Server and Linux® as server platforms. Because each physical tier in the architecture is separated through standard protocols, it is possible to "mix and match" platforms in a deployment. IFS Applications can be deployed on anything from a single laptop running all components for demo purposes, to multi-server clustered high-availability installations - supporting tens of thousands of concurrent users.
The database runs both the storage tier and the application core business logic objects. The application server called IFS Middleware Server runs the services layer business logic objects and integration services. Both the database and the application server can be run in clustered configurations for extreme reliability and scalability.
Clients access the business logic using the https protocol. This allows easy passage through firewalls, proxies, and other network infrastructure. Ports can be configured. Integrations and customer interfaces access the business logic through the same access providers as used by IFS Applications clients, and thus use the same protocols.