Advances in distributed processing management, v. 1 . v.1

목차 (Table of Contents)

• CONTENTS
• List of Contributors = xi
• Preface to the Heyden Advances Library in EDP Management = xiii
• Preface to Volume I = xv
• CHAPTER 1: Management of Distributed Data Processing / John M. Hemak
• Historical Perspective The Concept = 4
• Functions and Tools
• The Framework
• Information Management Is the Framework
• Distributed Data Management
• Information Movement
• Networking
• Implications of Information Movement
• Why This Approach?
• Broadening the Concept
• Current Trends
• Distributed Data Management Opportunities = 11
• Understanding the DP Manager's Role
• Organizational Implications
• Improved Communications with Top Management
• Improved User Communications
• Organizational Opportunities
• Planning
• Summaryof0pportunitiet
• Organizingfor Distributing Data Management
• Summary = 15
• CHAPTER 2: The Impending Impact of Distributed Information Systems / Norman Statiand
• Distributed Information Systems The Solution? = 21
• When Is the Distributed Processing Approach Appropriate? = 21
• The Organizational Impact of Distributed Data Processing on the MIS Function = 22
• MIS Manager
• Operations
• System Development
• Technical Support
• Quality Assurance
• The Organizational Impact on the User = 27
• Summary = 29
• CHAPTER 3: Staffing Implications of a Distributed System / Brian Dunk
• User Staff Selection and Training = 31
• Network Coordinator Functions
• System Development Activities
• Network Support Development Activities
• Planning for User Documentation and Operator Training = 36
• System Introduction Manual
• System Operation Manual
• System Training Kit
• The Conversion and Implementation Process = 43
• Operational Support = 45
• CHAPTER 4: Communications Planning for Distributed Processing / August Koisch
• Human Resource Planning = 47
• Impact on Data Processing System = 50
• Distributed Processing Concepts = 51
• Security = 52
• Pacing = 54
• Data Communications Processor = 55
• Use of Distributed Processors for Communications = 58
• Transformations
• Store and Forward
• Terminal Queuing
• Compression and Decompression
• Forms Presentation and Stripping
• Alternate Terminal Delivery
• Diagnostic Service
• Scratch Pad
• Administrative Message Switching
• Conclusion = 62
• CHAPTER 5: On the Use of Simulation in the Design and Implementation of Distributed Systems / Bennet P. Lientz
• Planning for Distributed Systems = 64
• Simulation Analysis = 67
• Simulation Modeling = 69
• Applications and Comments = 73
• Examples in Brief
• Examples in Detail
• Marine Personnel Systems
• Planned Logistics Network
• Proposed GSA Network
• Comments
• CHAPTER 6: Effects of Distribute d Data Entry in the User Environment / James F. Quinton ; Jr.
• Data Entry Time Study = 85
• Data Entry Study Conclusions = 87
• Selection Process = 88
• Organizational Impact = 90
• Distributed Data Entry Trade-Offs = 92
• User Survey = 94
• Appendix. Data Entry Systems Study = 96
• Inforex System
• IBM Data／360 System
• IBM Data／360 System with Control Data CRT Displays
• Honeywell-5500 Keyplex System
• Computer Machinery Corporation (CMC-9 System)
• Consolidated Computer Key-Edit IOO／100
• Four Phase Systems Data IV／70
• Nixdorf Entrex, Inc. 80 Series
• CHAPTER 7: Pitfalls and Potentials of Distributed Word Processing / Frank Greenwood ; Mary M. Greenwood
• Standalone Word Processing = 106
• The Feasibility Study
• The Planning Phase
• Implementation
• Distributed Word Processing Versus Standalone Word Processing = 113
• Communications Utilities = 117
• Electronic Mail = 118
• CHAPTER 8. Architecture Considerations for Local Computer Networks / Kenneth J. Thurber
• Taxonomy and Architecture = 122
• Motivation = 124
• Local Computer Network Issues = 126
• Network Entities
• Network Architecture
• Network operation
• Performance
• User
• Architecture Summaries = 130
• Cm*
• C.mmp
• DCS
• DCN
• Ethernet
• HYPERchannel
• Labolink
• Advanced Products = 139
• Conclusion = 139
• CHAPTER 9: The Distributed Data Network / Joseph F. Springer
• General Description = 142
• Front-End Processor = 146
• Front-End Processor Operation = 147
• Switch Matrix = 150
• Data Routing Matrix = 152
• Link Controller = 153
• Operational Overview of Data Transmission = 154
• Glare = 156
• The Man／Machine Interface = 157
• DDN Model and Sizing = 158
• Other Considerations = 160
• Summary = 161
• CHAPTER 10: Desktop Computers / Edward Bride
• Predecessors = 163
• The Differentiation = 164
• Languages = 165
• Flexibility = 167
• Application Programs = 167
• Control and Data Acquisition = 168
• System Acquisition = 171
• Customizing Resources: Examples = 172
• Energy Conservation and Management = 173
• Structural Engineering and Design = 176
• Electronics Design and Manufacturing = 177
• Conclusion = 178
• CHAPTER 11: Distributed Processing Futures: Trends Toward Smarter Systems / EariC.Joseph
• Technology-Driven DDP Futures = 184
• Centralization
• Word Processing
• Data Communications Capability
• Hardware
• Beyond DDP
• Office-of-the-Future = 194
• Conclusion = 198