Distributed Computing Environments (Mcgraw-Hill Series on Computer Communications)

Aimed at professionals who need to keep track of and use new technologies and products in the distributed computing environment, this handbook provides a comprehensive view of the important issues and current technologies available in distributed systems. It clarifies technical issues such as hardware and software compatibility, client/server computing, and connectivity, as well as financial and human resource concerns. Written by industry experts, the handbook discusses the state of the industry; the critical challenges that users, systems managers, and vendors face; the important details and trends of key technologies and products; and the future of distributed computing networks.