Publisher's Synopsis
About This Book Here W.H. Inmon defines the systems development guidelines and principles that ought to govern the client/server environment—what they are, how they are implemented, and what happens if they are ignored—and develops an architecture that applies across all client/server environments. Inmon provides practical solutions to help build sound and stable client/server applications. He covers performance issues, control of update, ownership vs. stewardship of data, differences between operational and decision support processing, application–by–application development vs. integration, metadata, requirements–driven vs. data–driven development, decision support processing, and more. In this revised edition, Inmon introduces important concepts such as the "pure" server environment, data warehouse, and organizational dynamics, plus a micro/macro vision of the system. About Wiley–QED Since 1971 computer professionals worldwide have looked to Wiley–QED for current, practical, and in–depth information. Our publishing program specializes in helping people solve their computer–related problems. The books you buy from Wiley–QED are written by professionals for professionals. We offer the world’s most complete library of books for people working with computers, from mainframes to workstations and PC’s. When you buy a Wiley–QED book, you hire your own personal consultant. Another Book in the Wiley–QED Professional Series From Mainframe to Workstations: Offloading Application Development by Mark A Butterline. Here is a blueprint for anyone who must determine the appropriateness of offloaded development for his or her organization, and subsequently justify, design, assemble, and operate an off–loaded environment.
