ABSTRACT

Published in 1992. Business information has evolved from typewriter/card index (decentralized) through the era of DP Department and mainframe (centralized) to present mix with PCs and networks (distributed). This book demonstrates how data distribution can function in the best interests of organizations, through a managed environment. It looks at what is needed from the systems professionals to support current methods; reporting actual experience, defining techniques, and examining the opportunities and challenges.

part |2 pages

Data Access Issues

part |2 pages

Dictionaries and Distribution

part 5|2 pages

Vendor Developments

part 6|2 pages

Research in Distribution

part 7|2 pages

Conclusions