Computers : Client-Server Computing

Content distribution networks (CDNs) are the most promising new techniques for coping with the huge and swiftly growing volume of Internet traffic. In essence, CDNs are groups of proxy-servers located at strategic points around the Internet and arranged so as to ensure that a download request can always be handled from the nearest server. In this, the first reference in the field, a recognized CDN pioneer describes the various technologies involved and explains how they came together to form a working system. With the help of case studies, he covers all the practical basics and provides invaluable implementation schemes. more...

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From IT mainstays such as Exchange Server to leading-edge solutions including Content Management Server, the Microsoft .NET family of products will help you build, deploy, and manage solutions that meet your business requirements. This hands-on, practical guide will show you how to create these distributed and integrated solutions while leveraging the strengths and coping with the weaknesses of .NET Enterprise Servers. more...

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The Delta Guide to Exchange 2003 has been designed to become an invaluable resource to existing Exchange administrators, allowing you to quickly come up to speed on new features and functionality in Exchange, building on the knowledge and experience you already possess. The "Delta" series is designed to allow IT professionals to quickly update your skills based on what has changed between the previous and current software release. This book is for you if you are a system administrator who is responsible for administering a previous Exchange installation (v5.5 or 2000) or if you are an IT professional who has some experience with a previous version of Exchange and wish to update your skills. This book covers changes in installation, configuration, administration, clustering, security and many other important topics. more...

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Why should new versions of mission-critical technologies mean starting from scratch? If you already know how to use Microsoft Windows Server 2000 or NT, leverage those skills to quickly become an expert on Microsoft Windows Server 2003. Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Delta Guide skips the basics and moves straight to what's new and what has changed. The result? You save time and money while preparing yourself for the next generation of Microsoft Server! Skip the basic concepts and move straight to what's new and different. Focus on learning advanced new technologies, techniques, and concepts. Use topic-focused chapters to quickly upgrade the skills you use the most. See important security changes that can affect server upgrades. Master new techniques for installing, administering, and securing servers. Build headless servers using Emergency Management Services. Take advantage of powerful new Group Policy capabilities. more...

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What is this book about? Professional Apache Tomcat 5 shows system administrators and Java developers how to install, configure, and run the Tomcat server. The authors focus on solving real-world problems encountered in all phases of server administration. The book provides comprehensive coverage of all of the latest features of Tomcat Releases 4.1 and 5.0. (Tomcat 5.0, which is expected to release at the end of this year, supports JSP 2.0 and Servlets 2.4. Given that many companies are slow to upgrade, the authors also cover Release 4.1.). more...

Price: $39.99