Architecting Enterprise Solutions With Unix Networking
Published on 28. October 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-13-792706-7 (ISBN)
Description
UNIX remains the only operating system robust enough to deliver effective distributed computing solutions enterprise-wide. Transforming the raw power of UNIX into an effective enterprise architecture isn't easy -- but this book shows you how, step-by-step. It begins by reviewing the key principles of UNIX-based system design, from requirements analysis to capacity planning. Understand two-tier, three-tier and n-tier architectures, and how to maximize both availability and scalability. Walk through UNIX networking in depth -- from choosing network technologies to planning for DNS, to clustering. There's detailed coverage of UNIX security, messaging, integration with Wintel and other desktops, deploying SAP and Oracle Financials, managing your network, and more. You'll even find detailed coverage of using UNIX in high-performance video, ISP, engineering and telecom applications. Whatever your role in the UNIX-based enterprise, this is the guide you've been waiting for.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Upper Saddle River
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Width: 232 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
682 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-792706-7 (9780137927067)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
John Blommers, a Network Consultant with Hewlett-Packard's Professional Services Organization, specializes in UNIX network assessment, design and troubleshooting.
Content
Contents.
List of Tables.
List of Figures.
Preface.
1. Principles of Architecture and Design.
Introduction. Requirements Analysis. Functional Specifications. Canvasing for Point Solutions. Structured Walk Through. Team Review. Decision Analysis. What-if Analysis. Disaster Recovery Planning. Capacity Planning. References.
2. Multitier Architectures.
Introduction. Two-tier Architectures. Three-tier Architectures. Four-tier Architectures. References.
3. High-availability Issues.
Introduction. Essential Reliability Mathematics. High-availability Network Design Principles. System Clustering Principles. Fail-over Issues. Load Balancing. HP Network Connection Policy Manager (NCPM). XDMCP. A High-availability Exercise. References.
4. Performance Scaling Principles.
Introduction. More Servers. More Network Adapters. More Disks. More CPUs. More RAM. More Sockets. Greater Network Media Speed. Parallel LAN Links. Bigger Level II Cache. Higher CPU Clock Speed. Wider Data Paths. Higher System Bus Speed. The Megahertz Wars. Scalable HP-UX 11.0 Systems. References.
5. Network Adapters for UNIX Systems.
Introduction. Designing in the Right LAN Medium. OSI View of Network Adapters. The Ethernet Family. Token Ring. FDDI. ATM ISDN. PPP over RS-232. Fibre Channel. TIA/EIA Standards. References.
6. UNIX Network Configuration Principles.
Introduction. Why Open Systems Are Scary. FDDI and Other Media MTU. Ethernet and IEEE Frames. IP Subnet Masks and Routing Tables. Local Loopback and Shared Memory. DHCP, BOOTP, and Relay Agents. Multihoming. Domain Name System. The ARP Hack. References.
7. UNIX Compute Cluster Designs.
Introduction. Why We Cluster UNIX Systems. MC/ServiceGuard. DCE (NCS) RPC Principles. Atria ClearCase Build Farms. Server Consolidation. References.
8. Network and UNIX Security.
Introduction. Defining What Security Means in a Networked Environment. Structured Security Requirements Analysis. Internet Firewall Design. DCE Security Model and HP Praesidium. B-level Security. UNIX System Security. UNIX Network Application Security. UNIX Tools for Auditing. UNIX Remote Access Checklist. The Ping-of-Death Attack. The SYN Attack. A Security Tale. References.
9. Electronic Messaging.
Introduction. Why Can't We Just Send Email? Messaging Architectures. Directory Services. HP OpenMail and Email Gateways. SMTP. POP3. Miscellaneous Email Issues. References.
10. Desktop Integration Principles.
Introduction. Benefits of Integrating Multivendor Desktops with UNIX. "Capt'n, thur be multiple stacks here!" Portable NetWare. Macintosh, OpenStep, and Rhapsody. Wintel Clients and AdvancedServer/Advanced Server/9000. NCs, Thin Clients, NetPCs, and Diskless Computers. NFS for Open Multiplatform Integration. The Distributed File System. Authentication Models. References.
11. Integration Using X-Windows.
Introduction. Vendor and Network-independent Windowing. X-Windows Architecture. Myths about X-Windows. Platform-independent Computing. X-Windows Clients for Macintosh, Wintel, and UNIX. Some Interesting HP X-Solutions. SharedX Collaboration. The Publishing Industry and X-Windows. X-terminal Features Summary.
12. Managing UNIX Networks.
Introduction. Network Management Architecture. SNMP Architecture. The HP OpenView Suite. Events, Storms, and Correlation. UNIX System Administration. System Performance Tools. Web-based Administration Tools. References.
13. UNIX-based Video Servers.
Introduction. Who Needs Talking Heads to Collaborate? Digital Video Technology. Streaming Video Servers. Broadcast Video Servers. CU-SeeMe Video Conferencing. Starlight Networks Video Server. Engineering Digital Video Solutions. A Manufacturing Application for Web and Video. References.
14. Internet Service Providers.
Introduction. The Nature of the ISP Business. UNIX and the Internet. The Internet's Architecture. Web Server Farms. Hosting Services. DNS and Routing. SMTP and News. Authentication: Telnet and FTP. Web Technology. UNIX and Java. FlashPix, Fractal, and PNG File Formats. UNIX Web Server Software. Managing the Network. References.
15. Engineering Environments.
Introduction. Software Development Environments. GIS, AutoCAD, and Simulators. UNIX File, Print, and Plotter Sharing. X-Windows Solutions.
16. The Wireless Industry Does UNIX.
Introduction. Customer Care Applications. CDPD IP Networking Overlay. The Ricochet Wireless Network. Cellular Fraud Detection with UNIX. Data Center Design. Satellite Constellations. Wireless LAN. References.
Glossary.
Index.
List of Tables.
List of Figures.
Preface.
1. Principles of Architecture and Design.
Introduction. Requirements Analysis. Functional Specifications. Canvasing for Point Solutions. Structured Walk Through. Team Review. Decision Analysis. What-if Analysis. Disaster Recovery Planning. Capacity Planning. References.
2. Multitier Architectures.
Introduction. Two-tier Architectures. Three-tier Architectures. Four-tier Architectures. References.
3. High-availability Issues.
Introduction. Essential Reliability Mathematics. High-availability Network Design Principles. System Clustering Principles. Fail-over Issues. Load Balancing. HP Network Connection Policy Manager (NCPM). XDMCP. A High-availability Exercise. References.
4. Performance Scaling Principles.
Introduction. More Servers. More Network Adapters. More Disks. More CPUs. More RAM. More Sockets. Greater Network Media Speed. Parallel LAN Links. Bigger Level II Cache. Higher CPU Clock Speed. Wider Data Paths. Higher System Bus Speed. The Megahertz Wars. Scalable HP-UX 11.0 Systems. References.
5. Network Adapters for UNIX Systems.
Introduction. Designing in the Right LAN Medium. OSI View of Network Adapters. The Ethernet Family. Token Ring. FDDI. ATM ISDN. PPP over RS-232. Fibre Channel. TIA/EIA Standards. References.
6. UNIX Network Configuration Principles.
Introduction. Why Open Systems Are Scary. FDDI and Other Media MTU. Ethernet and IEEE Frames. IP Subnet Masks and Routing Tables. Local Loopback and Shared Memory. DHCP, BOOTP, and Relay Agents. Multihoming. Domain Name System. The ARP Hack. References.
7. UNIX Compute Cluster Designs.
Introduction. Why We Cluster UNIX Systems. MC/ServiceGuard. DCE (NCS) RPC Principles. Atria ClearCase Build Farms. Server Consolidation. References.
8. Network and UNIX Security.
Introduction. Defining What Security Means in a Networked Environment. Structured Security Requirements Analysis. Internet Firewall Design. DCE Security Model and HP Praesidium. B-level Security. UNIX System Security. UNIX Network Application Security. UNIX Tools for Auditing. UNIX Remote Access Checklist. The Ping-of-Death Attack. The SYN Attack. A Security Tale. References.
9. Electronic Messaging.
Introduction. Why Can't We Just Send Email? Messaging Architectures. Directory Services. HP OpenMail and Email Gateways. SMTP. POP3. Miscellaneous Email Issues. References.
10. Desktop Integration Principles.
Introduction. Benefits of Integrating Multivendor Desktops with UNIX. "Capt'n, thur be multiple stacks here!" Portable NetWare. Macintosh, OpenStep, and Rhapsody. Wintel Clients and AdvancedServer/Advanced Server/9000. NCs, Thin Clients, NetPCs, and Diskless Computers. NFS for Open Multiplatform Integration. The Distributed File System. Authentication Models. References.
11. Integration Using X-Windows.
Introduction. Vendor and Network-independent Windowing. X-Windows Architecture. Myths about X-Windows. Platform-independent Computing. X-Windows Clients for Macintosh, Wintel, and UNIX. Some Interesting HP X-Solutions. SharedX Collaboration. The Publishing Industry and X-Windows. X-terminal Features Summary.
12. Managing UNIX Networks.
Introduction. Network Management Architecture. SNMP Architecture. The HP OpenView Suite. Events, Storms, and Correlation. UNIX System Administration. System Performance Tools. Web-based Administration Tools. References.
13. UNIX-based Video Servers.
Introduction. Who Needs Talking Heads to Collaborate? Digital Video Technology. Streaming Video Servers. Broadcast Video Servers. CU-SeeMe Video Conferencing. Starlight Networks Video Server. Engineering Digital Video Solutions. A Manufacturing Application for Web and Video. References.
14. Internet Service Providers.
Introduction. The Nature of the ISP Business. UNIX and the Internet. The Internet's Architecture. Web Server Farms. Hosting Services. DNS and Routing. SMTP and News. Authentication: Telnet and FTP. Web Technology. UNIX and Java. FlashPix, Fractal, and PNG File Formats. UNIX Web Server Software. Managing the Network. References.
15. Engineering Environments.
Introduction. Software Development Environments. GIS, AutoCAD, and Simulators. UNIX File, Print, and Plotter Sharing. X-Windows Solutions.
16. The Wireless Industry Does UNIX.
Introduction. Customer Care Applications. CDPD IP Networking Overlay. The Ricochet Wireless Network. Cellular Fraud Detection with UNIX. Data Center Design. Satellite Constellations. Wireless LAN. References.
Glossary.
Index.