Client Server Strategies

Practical solutions and strategies offered here will be of special interest to managers and practitioners developing client/server applications. It serves as a "high level" procedure manual and a source of practical wisdom for the CIO, project managers and developers.

Is a client/server system in your company's future? This book will help you evaluate the feasibility of a client/server system in your organization and offer tips for presenting your recommendations to corporate management. Includes templates and guidelines for planning and budgeting a system, cost/benefit analysis, and tools for implementing, evaluating, and enhancing the system.

"Client/server computing is fast becoming the standard for corporate computing. If you're involved in coordinating the migration to this landmark new technology, this book is for you. Here at last is a clear, complete explanation of what client/server computing is, along with real-world examples of successful applications that help you map out a strategy for making it work in your particular organization." "You'll find a complete view of the client/server applications architecture through four basic implementation strategies appropriate for the IBM environment. Samples of actual program code are included for migration purposes. You'll get up-to-the-minute information on implementation techniques, including dynamic data interchange, APPC, and HLLAPI; the concept of enterprise-wide data access; implementation approaches for simple file transfer, Windows and OS/2 client/server products, peer-to-peer communications, and more; and recent trends in client/server computing." "Whether you're a network manager, IS developer or programmer, systems analyst, or software systems designer, turn to this valuable guide for a host of practical approaches."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

In this second edition of the bestseller, computer visionary David Vaskevitch shows today's corporate decision makers, business owners, and technical professionals how emerging technology will make their companies more competitive by empowering workers with the information needed to do their jobs faster and better.

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

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