Progressing to Distributed Multi-Processing

Singh, Harry; Singh, Harinder S.

ISBN 10: 013095683X ISBN 13: 9780130956835

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1998

Synopsis

Introduces computer professionals to the principles of distributed computer systems and their applications to real-world solutions, and compares the available distributed and object databases and distributed file systems, such as NFS, AFS, and DFS. The author explains advanced techniques for distributing shared data and transactions, and the role of CORBO, Java, RMI, DCOM, Orbix, VisiBroker, DSOM, and other object technologies. He concludes the book with practical solutions for managing complex distributed environments. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

About this title

About the Author

HARRY SINGH is Director of Customer Services and Training at Connect, Inc. Dr. Singh spent 11 years at IBM, where he helped the firm enter the data warehousing marketplace. He holds eight patents and has authored four other Prentice Hall PTR books: Interactive Data Warehousing Via the Web, Heterogeneous Internetworking, UNIX for MVS Programmers, and Data Warehouse: Concepts, Technologies and Implementation.

From the Back Cover

* Successfully build and manage next-generation distributed applications!
* Choose the right software components.
* Integrate objects and the Internet.
* Understand clustering, SMP, NUMA, and other multi-processing alternatives.

For large enterprises and the IT professionals who serve them, the future is distributed, component-based systems, integrated across the Internet. To build and manage these systems, developers and managers must master an unprecedented range of new skills and technologies. Progressing to Distributed Multi-Processing brings them all together in a remarkably practical guide to planning and implementing distributed, Internet-based applications. Coverage includes:

* The fundamental rationale, challenges, and foundations of distributed computing.
* Objects and the Internet: IIOP, ORBs, Web brokers, TP monitors, and Web integration.
* Choosing the most appropriate roles for thin and fat clients.
* Multiprocessor options, including MPP, SMP, clustered systems, and NUMA.
* Advanced distributed operating systems and the services they provide.

Compare and choose distributed and object databases, and distributed file systems such as NFS, AFS, and DFS. Learn advanced techniques for distributing shared data, transactions and memory; and for securing distributed systems. Understand the role of CORBA, Java RMI, DCOM, Orbix, VisiBroker, DSOM, and other object technologies. Finally, discover practical solutions for managing complex distributed environments. Whether you're a developer, manager, analyst, or system administrator, these are the 21st century skills you'll need-all brought together in one invaluable book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 013095683X
• ISBN 13: 9780130956835
• Binding: Textbook Binding
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 350