Distributed computing and client-server systems

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Distributed computing and client-server systems

Amjad Umar

Prentice Hall PTR, 1993

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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This book explores both the technical and management aspects of distributed computing focusing on interrelationships, interfaces, and integration.* covers rapidly advancing fields such as network, client-server systems, distributed databases, distributed transaction processing, distributed operating systems, distributed applications, and open system standards * provides different levels of discussion in each section for different audiences (conceptual overviews, management summaries, trends, and technical details) * includes a real-life case study which is developed throughout the book

Table of Contents

1. Introduction and Overview of Distributed Computing 2. Communications Network Technologies 3. Network Architectures and Network Interconnectivity 4. Network Management 5. Client-Server Systems and Application Interconnectivity 6. Distributed Data and Transaction Management 7. Distributed Operating Systems and Distributed Computing Platforms 8. Distributed Applications and Application Downsizing/Rightsizing 9. Open Systems: Interoperability, Portability, and Integration Standards 10. Management and Support Considerations Appendices

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