From bestselling author Dewire comes this sequel to the highly successful Client/Server Computing examining how client/server technology has changed since its inception four years ago. . .why some strategies have failed while others have proven more adaptable. . .the tools that have worked. . .and those that haven't. Second Generation Client/Server Computing focuses on applications that dominate the distributed landscape, elaborating on both the surprises and lessons of early implementations, and providing a first look forward to the technology's future. Brimming with advice of what and what not to do, this comprehensive analysis of how client/server has changed is a must for IS managers, designers, and implementators.

Table of Contents:
PART I: INTRODUCTION TO CLIENT/SERVER COMPUTING Chapter 1 Overview of Client/Server Computing Chapter 2 Evolution of Client/Server Computing Chapter 3 Overview of Client/Server Applications Chapter 4 Understanding Client/Server Computing PART II: THE CLIENT Chapter 5 Client Hardware and Software Chapter 6 Client Software Products Chapter 7 Client Requirements PART III: THE SERVER Chapter 8 Server Hardware Chapter 9 Server Environment Chapter 10 Server Operating Systems Chapter 11 Server Requirements Chapter 12 Server Data Management and Access Tools PART IV: THE NETWORK Chapter 13 Overview of Networking Chapter 14 LAN Hardware and Software Chapter 15 Part V: Development and Deployment Chapter 16 Development Methodology Chapter 17 Application Development Tools Chapter 18 Managing the Production Environment Chapter 19 Production Requirements Chapter 20 Part VI: Future Trends Chapter 21 Hardware and Software Trends