Network Application Frameworks: Design & Architecture - Hardcover

Greenberg, Eric

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0201309505 ISBN 13: 9780201309508

Publisher: Addison-Wesley, 1999

Synopsis

Provides a thorough exploration of major networking technologies & application development components. DLC: Computer networks.

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Review

This is an ambitious piece of technical writing that deserves a place on every network manager's shelf. Network Application Frameworks covers all of the key connectivity technologies of today and tomorrow from a practical and informative angle. Author Eric Greenberg does a fine job of presenting complex software technologies with an ever-present focus on real-world deployment.

The book begins with foundational knowledge of distributed object technology, directory, security, and transaction services. Next, it dives into the details of CORBA, X.500, LDAPv3, and the complete TCP/IP protocol suite. The author discusses Internet Protocol (IP) routing protocols (a key topic for internal networks and gateway connectivity) and IPv6 (potentially the next generation of IP that may have significant impact on today's networks).

The author next presents the often murky world of Microsoft's Windows Open System Architecture (WOSA) strategy, discussing all the related networking transport standards, application-programming interfaces, and component specifications. The book provides good coverage of Microsoft Transaction Server (MTS) and also offers chapters on Windows NT 4 Directory Services and the upcoming NT 5 Active Directory Services.

This text wraps up with important chapters on Novell NetWare and the past, present, and future of IBM's various networking technologies. It finishes with a lengthy table of all of the technologies, listed with the author's observation of their benefits, impact, and future. While Network Application Frameworks requires good technical knowledge of the challenges of networking, it is itself a fountain of knowledge for anyone trying to make sense of the perplexing landscape of networking technologies. --Stephen W. Plain

From the Publisher

MCSE Praise for Network Application Frameworks by Eric Greenberg

This group of highly respected Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSE's), Microsoft certified instructors, and MCSE-related authors offertheir review of Network Application Frameworks:

"I highly recommend this book to MCSE's, new and old. Many books today have MCSE in their title but teach little. They often amount to nothing more than reams of paper. Network Application Frameworks is a welcome change. With every page, Greenberg caters to the reader's every need, providing a comprehensive collection of information in a concise easy-to-read format and with an entertaining style. If you need to understand Microsoft technologies, networking, and distributed systems in general, this book is as good as it gets." -- Chuck McCullough, Instructor, MCSE, CNA and Webmaster of Network-Info.com

"I'm extremely impressed with this book. It's extensive use of quality diagrams and examples make understanding the technical issues very, very easy. The technical content is thorough and outstanding, and is presented in a manner that is logical and easy to understand. Eric has done an outstanding job covering network applications as well as interconnectivity among systems." -- David Woodall, Instructor, MCSE, MCP+I, and Webmaster McpCache.com

"Network Application Frameworks was a very enjoyable read. I found it informative and it touched on a wealth of key technologies without being overwhelming. I definitely recommend it." -- Brian Talbert Instructor, MCSE, MCSE+I, CNE, CNA, and Webmaster of MCSE Study Notes

"This book is a great help to all MCSEs as they seek to apply to their knowledge to "real world" situations. Those who study for certification exams often become frustrated with just how "segmented" their knowledge of networking really is. It seems that all we learn are little slices of a much larger pie. Eric Greenberg's book ties these loose ends together. This book belongs on any MCSE's bookshelf!" -- Dave Lilligren, Instructor, MCSE, CCNA, and Webmaster Dave's MCSE Page

"This book is an invaluable addition to my reference library. The book is very well written and the style appealing. Unlike most technical books aimed at people in the computer industry, Greenberg makes it easy to read without dumbing down or removing content. I enthusiastically recommend it." -- Sean Metcalf, MCSE and WebMaster MCSEInfo.com

"Network Application Frameworks is a must-have for any MCSE in training or already on the job. Any technician, whether they are an MCSE, CNE, CCIE, or IT professional, would benefit from this book. It is well written and goes beyond "the test", which is the exactly the type of book that's really needed by technicians today." -- Ty Belknap, MCP, Webmaster of Windowsgalore.com, and co-author of the book "Special Edition Using Windows 98"

About this edition

• Publisher: Addison-Wesley
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0201309505
• ISBN 13: 9780201309508
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 378