Teamcenter Architecture Teamcenter architecture provides two types of client-server software architecture pattern. In both two-tier and four-tier teamcenter architecture , separate modules are developed and maintained independently on same or separate platforms. 4-Tier Architecture Four tier architecture model has following tiers: Client Tier Client tier comprises of rich client ( java application ), thin client ( provides access to teamcenter through web browser, UI provides browser based view ) and other clients that provides additional functionality to rich client such as Teamcenter Integration for NX, Lifecycle Visualization or Teamcenter Client for Microsoft Office. These additional client features require web-tier. Four-tier rich client is installed over the network by over-the-web installer. It is launched from web browser , but after installation four-tier rich client does not need the web browser. Web Tier Web tier is a java applicati