e-Business and Distributed Systems Handbook: Middleware Module [Paperback]

Amjad Umar (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 10, 2003

This module explains what is middleware and how it interconnects remotely located users, applications, and databases in the modern digital corporations. This is one module of an extensive handbook that systematically discusses how to translate e-business strategies to working solutions by using the latest distributed computing technologies. Chapters of this module discuss the following topics: a) Middleware Principles, Basic Services (RPC, MOM, RDA, Publish/Subscribe) and Distributed Architectures, b) Web Technologies, XML, Semantic Web, and Web Services Concepts, c) Distributed Objects, CORBA, Web Services, SOAP, WSDL, UDDI, J2EE, .NET, d) Enterprise Data and Transaction Management (TP Heavy, TP Lite), and e) Middleware State of the Practice (Case Studies), Market (Commercial Products), and Art (Research and Development Trends). Chapters also include several real life examples and case studies to highlight practical applications. Additional information and instructor material avaialble from author website (www.amjadumar.com).

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From the Publisher

This is one module of a comprehensive handbook which consists of several modules that discuss the management as well as technical issues based on a common framework. Each module, available separately, is written as a self-contained booklet that can be used for independent study of the subject matter or combined with others for a broader view:

MODULE (OVERVIEW): THE BIG PICTURE AND CASE STUDIES
* Preface: Suggested Usage in Courses, Detailed Table of Contents, Glossary of Terms
* Chapter 1: e-Business and Distributed Systems – From Strategies to Working Solutions
* Chapter 2: Case Studies and Examples

MODULE (APPLICATIONS): E-BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND APPLICATIONS
* Chapter 1: e-Business-- From Strategies to Applications
* Chapter 2: e-Business Applications (CRMs, ERPs, eMarkets, SCM, ASPs, Portals)
* Chapter 3: From Strategies to Solutions – A Planning Methodology
* Chapter 4: IT Infrastructure – Overview of Enabling Technologies
* Chapter 5: Applications State of the Practice, Market, and Art

MODULE (ARCHITECTURES): SOLUTION ARCHITECTURES THROUGH COMPONENTS
* Chapter 1: Solution Architecture Overview
* Chapter 2: Enterprise Application Architectures - A Component-based Approach
* Chapter 3: Enterprise Data Architectures in Web-XML Environments
* Chapter 4: Architecture Implementation: Concepts and Examples
* Chapter 5: Architectures State of the Practice, Market, and Art

MODULE (INTEGRATION): ENTERPRISE APPLICATION INTEGRATION AND MIGRATION
* Chapter 1: Integration with Existing (Including Legacy) Applications -- An Overview
* Chapter 2: Enterprise and Inter-Enterprise Application Integration (EAI/eAI)
* Chapter 3: Data Warehouses and Data Mining for Integration
* Chapter 4: Migration Strategies and Technologies
* Chapter 5: Integration State of the Practice, Market, and Art

MODULE (NETWORKS): NETWORK SERVICES AND ARCHITECTURES IN THE INTERNET AGE
* Chapter 1: Principles of Communication Networks
* Chapter 2: Network Architectures and Interconnectivity
* Chapter 3: Wireless and Broadband Networks -- Next Generation Networks:
* Chapter 4: IP-based Networks and the Next Generation Internet
* Chapter 5: Networks State of the Practice, Market, and Art

MODULE (MIDDLEWARE) : APPLICATION INTERCONNECTIVITY THROUGH MIDDLEWARE
* Chapter 1: Middleware Principles and Basic Middleware Services
* Chapter 2: Web, XML, Semantic Web, and Web Services
* Chapter 3: Distributed Objects, CORBA, Web Services, J2EE, .NET, SOAP, and EJB
* Chapter 4: Enterprise Data and Transaction Management
* Chapter 5: Middleware State of the Practice, Market, and Art

MODULE (PLATFORMS): APPLICTION SERVERS FOR MOBILE AND EC/EB APPLICATIONS
* Chapter 1: Mobile Application Servers
* Chapter 2: e-Commerce Platforms for C2B Trade -- The Commerce Servers
* Chapter 3: B2B Platforms and Standards -- The B2B Servers
* Chapter 4: Platforms for Multimedia and Collaboration
* Chapter 5: Application Servers State of the Practice, Market, and Art

MODULE (MANAGEMENT): MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY
* Chapter 1: e-Business Management in Practice
* Chapter 2: Management Platforms for Network and Systems Management
* Chapter 3: Security Management-- Approaches and Technologies
* Chapter 4: Security Solutions -- Using Technologies to Secure Systems
* Chapter 5: Management State of the Practice, Market, and Art

MODULE (TUTORIALS): TUTORIALS AND DETAILED DISCUSSIONS ON SPECIAL TOPICS
* Chapter 1: Network Technologies -- A Tutorial
* Chapter 2: Object-Orientation, Java, and UML -- A Tutorial
* Chapter 3: Database Technologies and SQL -- A Tutorial
* Chapter 4: Web Engineering and XML Processing -- A Closer Look
* Chapter 5: CORBA -- A Closer Look

From the Author

The material in this module and other modules of the handbook has been classroom tested in industrial seminars and university courses over several years. Visit the website (amjadumar.com) for:
* Additional information about this handbook and updates
* Instructor corner for course outlines, powerpoint slides, sample assignments
* Detailed Table of Contents and Preface
* Free Overview Module (PDF only – the printed copy can be purchased separately) that contains:
- Handbook Preface
- Suggested Course Usage
- Detailed Table of Contents
- Glossary of Terms
- Chapter 1: e-Business and Distributed Systems – From Strategies to Working Solutions
- Chapter 2: Case Studies and Examples
* Free Tutorials and Special Topics Module (PDF only) that contains:
- Chapter 1: Network Technologies -- A Tutorial
- Chapter 2: Object-Orientation, Java, and UML -- A Tutorial
- Chapter 3: Database Technologies and SQL -- A Tutorial
- Chapter 4: Web Engineering and XML Processing -- A Closer Look
- Chapter 5: CORBA -- A Closer Look
* Free slides (PDF format) of all chapters of the entire handbook that summarize the chapter topics and can be used as summary notes
* Frequently asked questions
* Feedback and suggestions
* Contacting the author
* Author background

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: NGE Solutions (May 10, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972741488
• ISBN-13: 978-0972741484
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,177,143 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A well-structured overview for the novice, June 20, 2003

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Harry Dhillon (Avenel, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: e-Business and Distributed Systems Handbook: Middleware Module (Paperback)

Dr. Umar tested this module, and companion modules, in a class of his which I took in graduate school. While I was a professional student familiar with most of the topics at some level, I noticed he did an excellent job of providing a structured overview of the middleware technology landscape in the Middleware module. In particular, I liked the fact that he went beyond descriptions of systems and services to also look at practical issues like tradeoffs among different middleware technologies relative to specific types of applications. Also, the writing and visual style is at a pleasant enough level that you don't get lost in the complexities associated with all technologies. If you're new to the middleware area, and desire an initial broad brush overview, I highly recommend this module, especially given its reasonable price. Once you're done with it, you can confidently venture to other more detailed (and expensive) texts to investigate a specific topic, without losing the topic's context in the general scheme of things.