Learn from a master how to overcome performance bottlenecks and response time delays typical of large distributed systems. "Chris is one of the industry's most important thinkers on database design - I would strongly recommend this book to readers trying to get past the buzzwords and focus on what really makes a difference in achieving high-performance distributed systems." - David Stodder, Editor-in-Chief, Database Programming &amp; Design Performance is not simply a matter of tuning the code or the computing environment - it starts with designing performance into the application from the outset, and spans all phases of the system life cycle. Drawing on his 25 years of experience, Chris Loosley explains the principles of software performance engineering and applies them to all facets of distributed systems architecture and design. Along the way, he summarizes his conclusions in over 250 useful, easily referenced guidelines. And he covers all the key topics, with chapters on Middleware, Architecture, Design, Tools, Databases, Replication, Warehousing, and Transaction Monitors. Loosley's conclusions about the architecture and design of enterprise systems challenge many current middleware trends. Applying the performance principles, Loosley explains why the key to creating truly scalable distributed systems is to decompose complex business applications into multitransaction workflows, and to use asynchronous data replication, parallel processing, and batching techniques.

High-Performance Client/Server

Computers & Technology

Loosley, Chris

Douglas, Frank

Mimo, Alex

Networking & Cloud Computing

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

Curing Arthritis Naturally With Chinese Medicine

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Alternative Medicine

Blue Poppy Press

In these images, the artist has not tried to catalog the fantastic sculptures. In these photographs, they are soaring, peeking, cowering, haunting and alive. Like beings, the stones enliven and enact a human drama. What makes them so vital is the revelation of their inner life, whether they reside quietly in the edges or hidden corners of buildings, or sail into open space. And, in choosing to restrict the images to black and white, Frank s images connect to a grand tradition in photography. Connected, yet still fresh, they are vivid reminders of the presence of the mediaeval past. (From the Introduction by James D. Burke.)

Stone Beings

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

William, James & Company

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