Overview

With an ever-larger array of systems and products all claiming to be the best, it is easy to be overwhelmed when making networking decisions involving long-term impact and substantial cost. This guide gives readers the information they need to make informed decisions. With a background in library networking, Ahmed Elshami explains all the essential elements of planning and designing an effective CD-ROM network for a library. Written for readers with all levels of networking know-how, this comprehensive handbook includes: a local area network primer; 29 drawings illustrating CD-ROM networks; information on training, memory management and network security; essential licensing details; and descriptions of a wide range of necessary products for DOS, IBM, OS/2, MAC, UNIX, VINE and VAX networks, as well as MAC-PC vendors; and a directory of 250 product vendors.

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Author:   Ahmed Elshami
Publisher:   American Library Association
Imprint:   ALA Editions
Dimensions:   Width: 17.30cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.626kg
ISBN:  

9780838906705

ISBN 10:   0838906702
Pages:   339
Publication Date:   31 December 1996
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable  
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This is highly recommended reading for all involved in [networking decisions]. It is extremely helpful for novices, but even experts in the field will find new information here.

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