Networking CD-ROMs: The Decision Maker's Guide to Local Area Network Solutions

With an ever-larger array of systems and products all claiming to be the best, it is easy to be overwhelmed when making networking decisions involving long-term impact and substantial cost. This guide gives readers the information they need to make informed decisions. With a background in library networking, Ahmed Elshami explains all the essential elements of planning and designing an effective CD-ROM network for a library. Written for readers with all levels of networking know-how, this comprehensive handbook includes: a local area network primer; 29 drawings illustrating CD-ROM networks; information on training, memory management and network security; essential licensing details; and descriptions of a wide range of necessary products for DOS, IBM, OS/2, MAC, UNIX, VINE and VAX networks, as well as MAC-PC vendors; and a directory of 250 product vendors.