Data Communications and Distributed Networks

This practical, detailed tutorial examines the relationships of data communications and distributed networks_with emphasis on distributed communications protocols, distributed data bases and client-server relationships. Table of Contents Preface. Introduction. Overview of a Data Communications Network. Data Communications Systems Operations. Major Components in a Data Communications Systems. Software and Data Bases. Transmission Impairments. Data Link Controls/Line Protocols. Digital Transmission. Distributed Network Architectures Remote Procedure Calls. Local Area Networks. Managing Distributed Systems. Design Considerations. Index