Client/Server and Open Systems: Technologies and the Tools That Make Them Work - Softcover

Dixon, Rand

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471050075 ISBN 13: 9780471050070

Publisher: *A Wiley-QED Publication, 1995

Synopsis

Making the transition from mainframe to distributed computing can be a massive (and massively expensive) undertaking. That's why, before you commit to making the move to a client/server or open computing system, it's important that you have all the facts you need to make the right strategic choices for your organization. And now this book gives them to you. Client/Server and Open Systems was written especially for managers who are responsible for making the strategic systems decisions in their organizations.

taking a practical, no-nonsense approach to the subject, rand dixon:
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Provides detailed answers to crucial questions such as "Is it the best choice for your organization?" and "What are the true costs, risks, and benefits?"

About this title

From the Publisher:

Breaks down the true costs, risks and benefits of both client/server and mainframe systems for managers faced with making strategic systems decisions. Explains client/server and open systems in terms IT managers can easily understand.

About the Author:

RAND DIXON is a senior research analyst on emerging desktop technologies for the Ontario Ministry of Finance.

About this edition

• Publisher: *A Wiley-QED Publication
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0471050075
• ISBN 13: 9780471050070
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 303