This vintage book (1984) "was written for the information scientist who wants to know how to put to work to his advantage the best that current technology can offer". The two major sections of the book are Solutions with Local Networks and LAN Architectures. The book discusses LANs, carrier problem, broadband, baseband, protocols and topological layout, normalization, Omninet, Cluster One, Ethernet, WangNet, ALAN, competitive and emerging technologies. A great historical read on the history of Local Area Networking!

Designing and Implementing Local Area Networks

CHORAFAS, Dimitris N.

Reference

McGraw=Hill

Interactive Message Services: Planning, Designing, and Implementing Videotex

Computers & Technology

Fourth and Fifth Generation Programming Languages: Integrated Software, Database Languages, and Expert Systems

Programming Languages

Fourth and Fifth Generation Programming Languages

McGraw-Hill Companies

Describes the nature of artificial intelligence, discusses knowledge engineering and management, and expert system languages and applications

Applying Expert Systems in Business

Business & Money

Management & Leadership

A straightforward and practical presentation of new developments in system connectivity, the prerequisites for designing LANs, operating standards, ways to tailor a system, how to increase cost effectiveness, and a wide range of program applications. No bibliography. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Local Area Network Reference (McGraw-Hill Communications Series)

Certification

A guide to client/server computing a logical extension of local area networks both for decision makers in information systems investments and for computer specialists. The volume is divided into three parts. Part 1 addresses the basic issues associated with client/server architecture. Part 2 focuses on interconnection and high-performance problems. Part 3 explains why new solutions must go beyond LANs and master the domain of networked heterogeneous databases, and how this can be achieved. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Beyond Lans: Client/Server Computing (McGraw-Hill Series on Computer Communications)

Visual programming ranks high among the software technologies shaping tomorrow's computing environment. This book will explain concepts and techniques which can create viable solutions for the here and now but will also review key research into emerging applications. The author's emphasis on implementation perspectives, bolstered by case studies, ensures that this first-of-its-kind reference will appeal both to practitioner's and students.

Visual Programming Technology

Programming

This high-level book is aimed at technically sophisticated network managers and designers who need to know what agents are and what they can do for their corporate networks and Internet capabilities. This reference gives an in-depth look at agents in networks and telecommunications systems as well as the applications that work with agents.

Agent Technology Handbook (McGraw-Hill Computer Communications Series)

Computer Science

Written by a renowned corporate financial advisor, this timely guide offers a comprehensive treatment of derivative financial instruments, fully covering bonds, interest swaps, options, futures, Forex, and more. The author explains the strategic use of derivatives, their place in portfolio management, hedging, and the importance of managing risk.

Introduction to Derivative Financial Instruments: Bonds, Swaps, Options, and Hedging

Economics

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