Java Server and client/ RMI or Socket?

Question

I'm developing a Desktop LAN base java server and client application

where a Client must login and also to pass some data to server. assuming i have 10 clients that inserting record simultaneously to server.

which is the best approach in this kind of situation, should I use RMI for login and record insertion? or Sockets?

if sockets please provide a key idea for me to start with.

key points to consider -Multithreading -able to send back data on client

Answer 1

If you want to connect your server via internet (and/or firewalls) it is probably a hassle to do this with plain RMI. In the past I have used Java Simon for such tasks which is very easy to implement. However if you plan to support other clients than Java clients, then you should have a look at Apache Thrift or Google Protocoll Buffers