A newly revised edition of the guide to making the most of this increasingly important information systems technology. Using real-life examples, the book demonstrates the potentials and limits of client/server technology, examines how this technology can be used to increase productivity, describes the design of client/server systems using a variety of software systems and more. This edition offers expanded material on technical aspects of client/server systems including upgrade management, middleware, network printing, IEEE, LAN and ATM protocols, CORBA, HTTP and HTML. Also includes a new chapter on network SQL, ANSI SQL and ODBC as well as an expanded appendix and exercises and projects that cover topics chapter-by-chapter.
* This is the "official" book on FirebirdSQL—it’s being written with the support of the development and management team. * Includes an extensive set of working, real-world examples, a troubleshooting guide, and a guide to migrating existing databases to FirebirdSQL. * This is the only book on the topic; appeals to users worldwide, especially in Europe; Most people deploy Firebird on Windows.
Client/Server System Design and Implementation provides you with a step-by-step plan for building a client/server environment, and fully explains open, semi-open, and closed architectures. It also analyzes major technological and market trends that impact client/server computing efforts.
Shows systems professionals how to make the most of this rapidly expanding information systems technology. Discusses the potentials and limits of client/server technology. Employs real-life examples to demonstrate how client/server technology can be used to dramatically increase user productivity. Examines the transition issues, barriers and risks in implementing large scale client/server systems as well as the complex operational aspects that can ``make or break'' such systems. Offers guidance on the design of large-scale client/server systems regardless of the software system being used.
And he covers all the key topics, with chapters on Middleware, Architecture, Design, Tools, Databases, Replication, Warehousing, and Transaction Monitors.
For computer science courses focusing on distributed systems. This book systematically answers critical management and technical questions about the modern IT infrastructure, in particular, middleware.
Here's an invaluable hands-on guide to developing client/server applications on IBM's AS/400 version 3. This comprehensive reference details client/server concepts and techniques for the AS/400 and PCs featuring the latest AS/400 version 3. It features dozens of concrete examples of AS/400 client/server applications for the real world and real code examples with a business application emphasis.
Appropriate for courses in Data Communication and Networking. Witty and informative, this practical guide arms students with the core competencies required to successfully analyze and design today's client/server business information systems, presenting a universal methodology and useful techniques that all developers can use, regardless of the environment they work in.
"By incorporating systematic controls throughout the development process, the methods in Client-Server Software Testing on the Desktop and the Web can help any organization save time and money while building in quality for distributed systems."--BOOK JACKET.
Experts from Andersen Consulting show you how to combine computing, communications, and knowledge to deliver a uniquely new-and entirely indispensable-competitive advantage. Lead, Follow, or get out of the way Your company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage is in jeopardy. Your competitors can imitate and improve faster than ever. You need to find ways to help your company discover and deliver and astounding solution, control its costs, and move on the next astounding solution. Web-based computing is the vital technology enabler for today's most important business opportunities, like E-Commerce. It is also the flexible foundation for future solutions. However, because of the complexities and difficulties it represents, it can be critical hurdle for IT shops and for an entire business. Enterprise Systems Architecture: Building Client/Server and Web-Based Systems is your guide through these complexities as you integrate your technology capabilities with your strategy, people, and processes to deliver astounding solutions. It Introduces you to basic principles and concepts, provides an overview of state-of-the-art in client/server and Web-based computing models, and develops a solid business case for implementation. Acquaints you with various technologies involved and describes a comprehensive network computing architecture. Details crucial analysis, design, and implementation issues, including design specifics for architectures, applications, and network; rollout strategies; and ongoing management of distributed operations. Explores emerging technologies and their likely impact on the future of netcentric computing. Here you'll find detailed information on the architectures and frameworks for network-based computing strategies for designing and implementing solutions strategies and methods for security. It also provides a full framework for testing applications, and in-depth dis
