Thanks to the continued exponential advances in semiconductor design and the demands of evolving and emerging application domains, the field of computer architecture has never been more dynamic. This, the first major book of computer architecture readings in over two decades, captures this dynamism and reveals Computer Architecture's rich history of practice. This is much more than a simple collection of papers. The editors have carefully selected the most influential primary sources in specific areas of inquiry that, taken together, present the critical issues of the entire discipline. These ... View More...
Offers comprehensive in-depth coverage of the design of Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) which has gained increasing importance in today's world of distributed databases and downsized platforms. OLTPs recent introduction in the open systems movement makes it of interest not only in the usual mainframe arena but with UNIX and OSI as well. Includes the theory, design and implementation of OLTP with regard to all current developments in the field. View More...
This is a comprehensive reference to Intel's microprocessor, the P6. The book looks from a programmer's point of view at the architecture, features and operation of systems built using this successor to the Pentium chip. View More...
This work describes in detail the microarchitecture of a high-performance microprocessor, giving an integrated treatment of platform and systems issues relating to the design and implementation of microprocessor-based systems. Unique in content and approach, the accompanying interactive CD-ROM provides multiple books and a wide variety of materials: complete data books, articles from journals and conference proceedings, manuscripts of important historical interest, IEEE and industry standards, VHDL and Verilog simulators, numerous video and audio clips, complete text of the book, including fig... View More...
Giving C++ programmers the skills to succeed in today's CORBA-driven enterprise computing environment. Though a C++-to-CORBA interface does exist, no books on CORBA provide more than a spattering of examples in C++-until now. This guide satisfies the legions of C++ programmers craving the knowledge to enhance their programming skills. After concise overviews of CORBA and C++ object request brokers (ORBs), readers will learn how to synthesize it all and build complete C++ applications. Best of all, the authors help programmers demystify the complex new C++ language binding technology, a vital ... View More...
A decade ago, the corporate world viewed grid computing as a curiosity. Today, it views it as an opportunity--a chance to reduce costs, improve performance, fund new projects, and take advantage of under-utilized capacity. The engineering behind this transformation has been amply documented. Until now, however, little has been written to prepare managers, executives, and other decision-makers to implement grid computing in a sensible and effective way. Grid Computing: The Savvy Manager's Guide examines the technology from a rigorous business perspective, equipping you with the practical knowle... View More...
