Local area networks Book

As desktop computers become commonplace apparatus for business managers, businesses are finding the need to communicate and share information electronically, and local area networks (LANS) are the most effective way to do it. This book offers a complete and authoritative explanation of the technical, organizational, and practical aspects of LANs in a distributed networking and computing environment, with clear descriptions of the various LAN technologies currently available and practical advice on choosing the most efficient and cost-effective system. Special attention is paid to the software environment of LANS, something few other books do. Also shows how to design and manage a microcomputer-based network, provides complete LANS standards, and gives comprehensive descriptions on how to use the system and take advantage of all its capabilities. Numerous tables and diagrams, a glossary, and a bibliography are included in this valuable guide.