Grid Application Systems Design discusses the considerations for this new concept in applications design. Beginning with the history and theory of Grid computing, the book examines Grid design issues and the highly distributed computing model. It explains applications design issues concerning high capacity bandwidth, multiple interconnection requirements for end users, and the redirection of connections into the different components of a system. This book combines a solid technical examination with an overview of the business issues involved in implementing and using Grid database technology.
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Grid Database Design investigates the origin, background, and components of this new computing model. It presents new concepts and analyzes pre-existing ideas in the context of Grid, educating organizations as to how Grid can increase computing power and strengthen operations. Divided into three sections, the volume begins by laying the groundwork, defining the concepts that led to the model's emergence. The second section explains what is entailed in building a Grid, focusing on security, hardware, and the forces driving growth. The final section explores details of databases in a Grid environment, illustrating how the Grid environment will shape database evolution.
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Oracle 11i E-Business Suite from the Front Lines is the first book to compile the tips, techniques, and practical advice for administering Oracle E-Business Suite 11i. The author examines Active Directory Utilities, patching, cloning, and the new features that 11i brings to the market. The book benefits those with limited experience with Oracle Application but with more extensive background in Oracle Database Administration. This volume is valuable to systems administrators or DBAs who have experience with older versions of Oracle Financials and want to expand their knowledge to include the changes inherent in 11i.
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