Parallel processing in information systems : with examples and cases / John Van Zandt.

By: Van Zandt, John, 1954-Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Series: [Wiley professional computing]Publication details: New York : Wiley, c1992. Description: xxiii, 200 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: 0471548227 (cloth : alk. paper)Subject(s): Parallel processing (Electronic computers)DDC classification: 004.35 LOC classification: QA76.58 | .V36 1992Online resources: WorldCat details

Contents:

TOC Table Of Content: Why Parallel Processing'. Classification of Parallel Processors. Early Generations of Parallel Processors. The Third Generation--Commercializing Parallel Processing. Parallel Processors--New Releases. Application Domains. Programming Parallel Processors. Selecting a Parallel Computer. The Future of Parallel Processing. Glossary. Appendix. Index.

Summary: Written by one of the leading authorities in the field, it discusses the essential facts of parallel computing as applied to MIS systems. Thoroughly covers the growth of parallel processors from early forms to current and future generations; applications including databases, on line transaction processing, general purpose time-sharing support and network information servers. Features programming techniques in order to create parallel applications using practical, existing examples.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Text	EWU Library Reserve Section	Non-fiction	004. 35 ZAP 1992 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	C-1	Not For Loan		7390

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

TOC Table Of Content:
Why Parallel Processing'.
Classification of Parallel Processors.
Early Generations of Parallel Processors.
The Third Generation--Commercializing Parallel Processing. Parallel Processors--New Releases.
Application Domains.
Programming Parallel Processors.
Selecting a Parallel Computer.
The Future of Parallel Processing.
Glossary.
Appendix.
Index.

Written by one of the leading authorities in the field, it discusses the essential facts of parallel computing as applied to MIS systems. Thoroughly covers the growth of parallel processors from early forms to current and future generations; applications including databases, on line transaction processing, general purpose time-sharing support and network information servers. Features programming techniques in order to create parallel applications using practical, existing examples.

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