Books in Computer communication networks

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StarLAN Technology Report

• 1st Edition
• November 8, 1991
• Architecture Technology Architecture Technology Corpor
• English
• eBook 978-1-4832-8505-4

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Please note this is a Short Discount publication.This report provides an insight into the technology and operation of both the 1 Mbps and 10 Mbps StarLAN [IEEE 10BASE–T] and details various vendor offerings of StarLAN products. Section I deals with StarLAN operation and Section II covers StarLAN products that were felt significant to this area.

NETBIOS Report and Reference

• 1st Edition
• November 8, 1991
• Architecture Technology Architecture Technology Corpor
• English
• eBook 978-1-4832-9564-0

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Please note this is a Short Discount publication.NETBIOS Report and Reference is essential reading for managers, implementors and serious users of PC local area networks. It covers NETBIOS and related technology issues.The report beings with a history and conceptual view of NETBIOS, and its relationship to the OSI Reference Model, continues with the command and packet structure of NETBIOS, details the server message block protocols, looks at various NETBIOS products from several vendors, and closes with a chapter on NETBIOS standards efforts.

Introduction to Neural Networks

• 1st Edition
• October 18, 1991
• Architecture Technology Architecture Technology Corpor
• English
• eBook 978-1-4832-9530-5

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Please note this is a Short Discount publication.Neural network technology has been a curiosity since the early days of computing. Research in the area went into a near dormant state for a number of years, but recently there has been a new increased interest in the subject. This has been due to a number of factors: interest in the military, apparent ease of implementation, and the ability of the technology to develop computers which are able to learn from experience.This report summarizes the topic, providing the reader with an overview of the field and its potential direction. Included is an introduction to the technology and its future directions, as well as a set of examples of possible applications and potential implementation technologies.

Minisupercomputers

• 1st Edition
• October 18, 1991
• Architecture Technology Architecture Technology Corpor
• English
• eBook 978-1-4832-9554-1

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Please note this is a Short Discount publication.A new category of product has been developed which needs to be considered by any purchaser of a high performance machine: minisupercomputers. Thoroughly revised and updated this years report compares in–depth, these computers to parallel processors, supercomputers, mainframe, superminicomputers and workstations. With an explosion of manufacturers announcing such computers, the choice and usage of these high performance systems is a key issue for the potential user.As the computer market continues to become more competitive, users continue their search for cost effective solutions to the point that most manufacturers are now providing alternative architectures for consideration by customers. The minisupercomputer technology is an international one with vendors such as BBN, Convex, IPS, AMT, and NCube filling market needs.Thoroughly revised and updated, this year's report is essential reading for any purchaser, or potential purchaser, of a high performance machine. By discussing the rapid increase in the use of minisupercomputers, as well as technology and market size, this report presents all the necessary information for a thorough understanding of these computer systems.

High Performance Servers

• 1st Edition
• October 17, 1991
• Architecture Technology Architecture Technology Corpor
• English
• eBook 978-1-4832-9518-3

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Please note this is a Short Discount publication.LANs have gone through stages. Early LANs connected asychronous terminals to minicomputers. With the advent of the IBM PC the focus on technology changed to that of PCs connected to some type of 'file server'. After a number of years, the battle over file servers turned into a battle of network operating systems. With the advent of the client server model, and high performance workstations, one direction the battle has been taking is to develop a high performance server engine.The general strategy in this arena is to attempt to remove bottlenecks in the processing of service requests to the various networks operating. Several consortiums of venture capitalists have poured amounts of money in the range of $20m into developing the ultimate high performance server. With Novell shipping thousands of copies of NetWare 386 per month, this lucrative market is about to undergo intense long term competition.This report describes the general approaches that can be used to develop a high performance server and several of the key products in the area including products from several start up ventures.

Bridge Technology Report

• 1st Edition
• October 17, 1991
• Architecture Technology Architecture Technology Corpor
• English
• eBook 978-1-4832-8497-2

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Please note this is a Short Discount publication.As LANs have proliferated, new technologies and system concepts have come to the fore. One of the key issues is how to interconnect networks. One means of interconnection is to use a 'bridge'. Other competing technologies are repeaters, routers, and gateways. Bridges permit traffic isolation, connect network segments together and operate at the MAC layer. Further, because they operate at the MAC layer, they can handle a variety of protocols such as TCP/IP, SNA, and X.25.This report focuses on the specific technology of bridging two networks and the competing approaches of spanning tree [backed by DEC] and the source route technology [backed by IBM]. Both of these approaches are compared and their strengths and weaknesses described and contrasted. Other approaches that combine the two approaches as well as novel approaches to this problem are described.In a world of increasing complexity of networks, it is imperative that the user understand the possible means of bridging two networks and the capabilities of the various vendors products. The report focuses itself on developing that critical understanding.

Fiber Distributed Data Interface [FDDI] Technology Report

• 1st Edition
• October 17, 1991
• Architecture Technology Architecture Technology Corpor
• English
• eBook 978-1-4832-8496-5

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Please note this is a Short Discount publication.Fiber Distributed Data Interface [FDDI] is the American National Standard Institute's proposed standard for a 100 Mbps token–passing ring using an optical fibre medium. The FDDI standard has become a focal point for optical technology application in the LAN environment. The market place is filling with products in every category from complete systems to optical transceivers. The 1990s see FDDI as the predominant high speed LAN and backbone.The latest edition of this report is thoroughly updated and gives a complete overview of FDDI technology and products as they exist at the date of this report.

Personal Computer Local Networks Report

• 1st Edition
• October 17, 1991
• Architecture Technology Architecture Technology Corpor
• English
• eBook 978-1-4832-9576-3

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Please note this is a Short Discount publication.Since the first microcomputer local networks of the late 1970's and early 80's, personal computer LANs have expanded in popularity, especially since the introduction of IBMs first PC in 1981. The late 1980s has seen a maturing in the industry with only a few vendors maintaining a large share of the market.This report is intended to give the reader a thorough understanding of the technology used to build these systems ... from cable to chips ... to ... protocols to servers. The report also fully defines PC LANs and the marketplace, with in–depth details on products, configurations, features, pricing, and service, plus lists of system components and features and vendor contact.

Token Ring Technology Report

• 1st Edition
• October 17, 1991
• Architecture Technology Architecture Technology Corpor
• English
• eBook 978-1-4832-8502-3

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Please note this is a Short Discount publication.This report provides an overview of the IBM Token–Ring technology and products built by IBM and compatible vendors. It consists of two sections: 1. A summary of the design trade–offs for the IBM Token–Ring. 2. A summary of the products of the major token–ring compatible vendors broken down by adapters and components, wiring systems, testing, and new chip technology.

Factory Communications

• 1st Edition
• October 16, 1991
• Architecture Technology Architecture Technology Corpor
• English
• eBook 978-1-4832-9498-8

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Please note this is a Short Discount publication.Factory communications as a subject and a technology depend on area networks, whether local (LAN) or wide (WAN). Therefore, a large portion of this report covers such networking. In addition, Factory Communications covers the range of factory automation devices, including PCs, PLCs, I/O devices, and software. Data exchange and cabling are other aspects of factory communications that are covered in this report.