Essential Client/Server Survival Guide

You cannot imagine the things this book provide. I was invited to prepare a lecture to introduce some Cobol developers to the C/S world. I took 10 days to read the book and 2 weeks after the lecture, we observe that all that guys aren't just talking different. Most important; they are THINKING different. This is the real benefit. Congratulations to the authors. Their approach, their style and their humor are great.

The is the first time I've taken the time to write a review - and for a technology book 2 years out of date! I love the style and organization. This is a lot of very relevent information packed into 600 pages that will give anyone new to client/server architectures a great understanding of the market(s). Take a look at the table of Contents to see what I mean. And trust me, it's not ..For Dummies drivel. The author's "soapboxes" (mostly predictions) are great reading for where they were right on (most of the time) and just close (e.g. CORBA). I can't wait for a new edition to address XML in all of it's flavors.

The Essential Client/Server Survival Guide, Second Edition, demystifies many of the complex concepts and technologies with which we struggle daily in this world of information systems. In addition, it is a good read! The authors have written with a sense of humor (and with the tongue planted firmly in cheek), but do not talk down to the reading audience in any way. The information contained in the book is well-organized and thoughtfully presented. I use this book as a reference, and, starting in the winter quarter, I will be using this book as the required text for a database technology seminar course I teach at a local university -- by popular student request! Congratulations to the authors on a job well done!Michelle Poolet, MCIS MCP Adjunct Faculty, University College University of Denver Denver Colorado

This book is a complete guide to client/server computing. It introduces you to industry standards, vendors, their products, and architectures. The authors have an excellent understanding of the issues in the IT industry today.

The definitive encyclopedia of the morass of technology called client server. This book is not very detailed but is methodical in its approach to explaining this vast technology in laymen's terms. Crammed with acronyms and specific product details, this book serves as an indispensable resource for technology managers of medium to large corporations who undoubtedly are confronted with making decisions about client/server, LAN's and WAN's. This is an excellent reference for individuals chartered with constructing an Intranet or Extranet with connections to legacy systems and databases. This is also a great starting point for students interested in computer science or programming and system maintenance persons working with LAN's and WAN's. Keep watching for new editions of this book because the technology changes rapidly and books of this nature have a relatively short shelf life.