Using Networking and Communications Software in Business

1st Edition - January 1, 1989
Author: P.K. McBride
Language: English
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 0 3 6 1 - 7

Using Networking and Communications Software in Business covers the importance of networks in a business firm, the benefits of computer communications within a firm, and the… Read more

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Using Networking and Communications Software in Business covers the importance of networks in a business firm, the benefits of computer communications within a firm, and the cost-benefit in putting up networks in businesses. The book is divided into six parts. Part I looks into the nature and varieties of networks, networking standards, and network software. Part II discusses the planning of a networked system, which includes analyzing the requirements for the network system, the hardware for the network, and network management. The installation of the network system and the network management, which covers password and security, backing up of files, managing the print server, and performing good network practices, are considered in Part III. Part IV describes the application and suitable software that concerns the database management and accounting systems, spreadsheets, and word processing. Communications and on-line services are dealt with in Part V. The last part of the book presents appendices on multi-user alternative, the Data Protection Act, SageNet, Tapestry II, and Product Suppliers for reference. The text is invaluable for computer engineers and people in business firms involved in data and systems management.

Introduction NetworksChapter 1 Communication within the Office What Makes up a Network? Other Networking Essentials Chapter 2 Networked or Separate? The Networked Office Bigger Systems, Bigger Savings Hidden Costs? Cost Benefit Summary Chapter 3 The Varieties of Networks The Background The Nature of Networks Coping with Collisions Chapter 4 Networking Standards The OSI Model The IEEE Standards Non-Technical Summary Chapter 5 Network Software Installation In Use The NETBIOS System The Network Commands Summary Planning a Networked SystemChapter 6 Analyzing Your Requirements Applications Programs Users and Workstations Printers and Print Servers Data Storage Requirements Chapter 7 Hardware for the Network Dedicated File Servers The Sharing Workstation Back-up Systems Print Servers and Printers Netware Design for Reliability Typical costings Chapter 8 The Office and the System Network Management Installation and ManagementChapter 9 Installing the Network Stage 1 - The Trial Network Stage 2 - Applications Software Stage 3 - User Training Stage 4 - Cabling up Maintenance and Trouble-Shooting Chapter 10 Network Management The File Server Backing up Files Managing the Print Server On Being a Network User Networks and Application SoftwareChapter 11 Sharing Data File and Record Locking The Deadly Embrace Chapter 12 Suitable Software Database Management Systems Accounting Systems Spreadsheets Word Processing CommunicationsChapter 13 Electronic Memos and Networked Communications Mail, Memos and Calls File Transfer Calendars and Bulletin Boards Chapter 14 Going On-line Communications Basics Data Transmission Error Detection and Correction Terminal Emulation Other Facilities Chapter 15 The On-line Services Appendix A The Multi-user Alternative Time Sharing Downtime Reaching the Limits Pricing Operating Systems In the Office Appendix B The Data Protection Act Registration Coverage and Exemptions The Data Protection Principles In Practical Terms Security Further Information Appendix C SageNet Appendix D Tapestry II Appendix A Product Suppliers Glossary Index