3.2.4 Higher-Layer Triggered Events

The operation of DCOM is initiated and subsequently driven by the following higher-layer triggered events:

  • A higher-layer protocol or an application creates an object reference.

  • The application uses the object reference to make ORPC calls.

  • The application acquires and uses object references for additional interfaces on the object.

  • The application marshals an object reference.

  • The application releases an object reference.