Reengineering IBM Networks [Englisch] [Taschenbuch]

This book is designed to serve as a trusted reference guide on how to integrate non-IBM networking technologies in IBM network environments. It explains how to reeengineer traditional IBM networks operating under SNA and APPN protocols into muliprotocol broadband networks using frame relay, ATM, and other advanced techniques. Describes how to evaluate design alternatives and how to build cost-effective and efficient networks. Several chapters describe new broadband architectures being developed by IBM and compare these to non-IBM solutions. Migration strategies are described that show how to combine IBM and non-IBM technologies to build advanced broadband networks.

This text is designed to serve as a reference on how to integrate non-IBM networking technologies in IBM network environments. In particular, it explains how to reengineer traditional IBM networks operating under SNA and APPN protocols into multiprotocol broadband networks using frame relay, ATM, and other advanced techniques. The author begins with an overview of traditional IBM networks in relation to a range of new communications technologies. The book goes on to describe how to evaluate design alternatives and how to build cost-effective and efficient networks. Several chapters describe broadband architectures being developed by IBM and compares these to non-IBM solutions. Migration strategies are described that show how to combine IBM and non-IBM technologies to build advance broadband networks.

A complete, in–depth guide to making the transition to multivendor, multiprotocol networking

Reengineering an IBM legacy network to function effectively in today′s world of multivendor, multiprotocol networking is a monumental undertaking. If you′ve been saddled with this responsibility you′ll want all the expert advice and guidance you can get. Now this comprehensive, in–depth, nonpartisan guide gives it to you.

From transparent bridging to ATM, token–ring switching to High–Performance Routing (HPR), Data Link Switching (DLSW) to AnyNet Gateways, Anura Gurugé covers all the bases. He fills you in on all the important concepts, technologies, tools, and techniques you need to master in order to reengineer your legacy network in the safest, most time– and cost–effective way possible.

Offering a full range of proven IBM and non–IBM solutions, he shows you how to bring your IBM legacy networks into the 1990s using proven strategies and techniques from multiple network vendors. You′ll find out how to configure your system to:

• Support UNIX and other network operating systems
• Support diverse protocols such as TCP/IP and IPX/SPX
• Operate using advanced broadband communications methods such as Frame Relay and ATM
• And more

Find out everything you need to know to upgrade your IBM legacy network quickly, safely, and cost–effectively with Reengineering IBM Networks.

ANURA GURUGE is a strategic consultant and author who specializes in multiprotocol internetworking, SNA/APPN/HPR, LAN Switching, and ATM. He has worked with most of the leading bridge/router, hub, and switch vendors and designed many of the IBM-related features on the market today. He is the author of SNA: Theory and Practice and other books. He has published over 200 articles on networking and has a regular column in Network World. In a 23-year career he has worked for IBM, ITT, NT, Wang, and BBN.