Applying time zones for the server and client sides
It wasn’t that long ago when all applications and systems were stored locally. Offices usually included a computer that formed the central storage with a local network, often without direct access to the internet. Later, as these local devices got bigger, louder, and produced too much heat, local servers were moved to the server room of the company. Technicians and administrators were responsible for the proper functioning of individual hardware components, accessibility, and availability. Soon it became clear that one room was not enough and the data must be geographically distributed to ensure robustness and, more importantly, security. The idea was that even if any disaster or accident occurred, such as a fire, flood, or earthquake, there would always be at least one surviving repository that could handle requests and access the systems and data. However, the systems became increasingly complex, and ensuring all the features...