Protocols & Standards - Computer Networks
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Overview
Network designers and engineers,communication specialists,and systems/ programmers will find a comprehensive,well-illustrated explanation of the inner-workings of IBM's AnyNet products and the MPTN architecture on which they are based. Two of the products,"SNA over TCP/IP" and "Sockets over SNA," are covered in detail. Also included are examples of typical customer network configurations using the AnyNet products and explanations of how the products can be used to benefit customers faced with the difficulties inherent in maintaining today's large multiprotocol networks.This is the first book on IBM's Multiprotocol Transport Networking (MPTN) and how it is implemented on their hot AnyNet product line. Reflects a major IBM strategy to keep APPC/APPN via SNA a viable alternative to total TCP/IP capitulation.
Editorials
Booknews
A reference guide to the IBM-created Multiprotocol Transport Networking (MPTN)--a solution to interoperability difficulties in multiprotocol networks. Part One covers an introduction to transport networking, networking layers, networks and protocols, transmission control protocol and Internet protocol (TCP/IP), sockets, systems network architecture, and advanced program-to-program communications (APPC). Part Two examines multiple protocols, access nodes, gateways, formats, and address mapping. Part Three explores several facets of AnyNet. Four appendices supply client-server programming examples, documents, and IBM manuals. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
September 1, 1996
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
Pages
514
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780070531994