Publisher's Synopsis
A Network of Objects Thomas C. Tsai What do you get when you combine the benefits of client/server computing with the power of object–oriented programming? Lower application development costs, broader access to data, more reliable decision support, and much more. That is the fundamental premise of A Network of Objectsan important new addition to the literature on client/server computing and business process reengineering. This comprehensive text gives you the benefits of hiring a full–time rightsizing consultant, without sacrificing control over your systems, and your budget. A Network of Objects provides the strategic roadmap that IS professionals need to execute a smooth transition to the client/server architecture. It includes cogent discussions of the technologies and products that are shaping the corporate computing environment today. And it offers a potent new model for object–oriented application developmentto eliminate the barriers to data access, integrity, presentation, and analysis that hinder most client/server networks today. Topics covered include:
- Objective insights into the benefits of the most common network topologies and operating systemswith real–world implementation strategies
- A detailed introduction to the seven–layer OSI reference model architecture, and detailed comparisons of various commercial network products
- An analysis of the benefits of C++ programming in the network environment, including numerous C++ examples
- An in–depth review of the key utilitiesfile server, relational database server, transaction manager, directory server, and message serverthat are required for mission critical client/server applications.
- Plus, a detailed plan for migrating from legacy systems and applications to the client/server architecture, with advice on every step from architecture analysis to application roll–out