Peer-to-Peer: Building Secure, Scalable, and Manageable Networks [Paperback]

Dana Moore (Author), John Hebeler (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072192844 | ISBN-13: 978-0072192841 | Publication Date: November 28, 2001 | Edition: 1st

This text contains practical explorations of peer-to-peer technologies that enable the reader to quickly implement and leverage P2P. There are clear definitions, real-world examples, practical technology explorations, and no-nonsense solutions, along with 16 pages of blueprints that map out sample peer-to-peer network designs to help to place the information in a visual context for the reader.

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Reach to the edge of the Internet--and discover a wealth of collaboration and entertainment possibilities Discover how millions of existing personal computers connected to the Internet can be a source for the innovative exchange of information and services. This book provides you with both the background knowledge and the practical information you need to take advantage of the emerging world of peer-to-peer computing. Learn how to use P2P to overcome business obstacles such as remote locations and time constraints. You'll find details on all the critical factors and challenges of directly collaborating with small and large teams. But the book is not all business. It also contains complete instructions for exchanging music and video, allowing you to explore boundless P2P entertainment possibilities. You'll learn how you can safely offer P2P services and information to groups of various sizes--and also learn to run your own P2P radio and television station. This guide also contains prudent strategies that will protect you from potential dangers--including privacy and security leaks. Clearly written and logically organized, this insightful resource will help you understand and leverage the power of P2P.

* Gain a clear understanding of the Internet's peer-to-peer network and how it functions

* Explore the business and technical issues associated with current and future P2P implementations--naming, privacy, security, bandwidth, and availability

* Discover how to identify and design a P2P architecture that is stable, secure, and successful

* Get properly and safely connected through an identifiable P2P location

* Integrate peer-to-peer solutions into a variety of business environments through real-world case studies

* Explore the vast collection of music and videos available--and even start your own P2P radio or television station

* Collaborate and exchange information directly with both small and large teams Follow the step-by-step directions that allow you to tap into the power of P2P computing safely

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Reach to the edge of the Internet--and discover a wealth of collaboration and entertainment possibilities

Discover how millions of existing personal computers connected to the Internet can be a source for the innovative exchange of information and services. This book provides you with both the background knowledge and the practical information you need to take advantage of the emerging world of peer-to-peer computing. Learn how to use P2P to overcome business obstacles such as remote locations and time constraints. You'll find details on all the critical factors and challenges of directly collaborating with small and large teams. But the book is not all business. It also contains complete instructions for exchanging music and video, allowing you to explore boundless P2P entertainment possibilities. You'll learn how you can safely offer P2P services and information to groups of various sizes--and also learn to run your own P2P radio and television station. This guide also contains prudent strategies that will protect you from potential dangers--including privacy and security leaks. Clearly written and logically organized, this insightful resource will help you understand and leverage the power of P2P.
*Gain a clear understanding of the Internet's peer-to-peer network and how it functions
*Explore the business and technical issues associated with current and future P2P implementations--naming, privacy, security, bandwidth, and availability
*Discover how to identify and design a P2P architecture that is stable, secure, and successful
*Get properly and safely connected through an identifiable P2P location
*Integrate peer-to-peer solutions into a variety of business environments through real-world case studies
*Explore the vast collection of music and videos available--and even start your own P2P radio or television station
*Collaborate and exchange information directly with both small and large teams

Follow the step-by-step directions that allow you to tap into the power of P2P computing safely

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Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies; 1st edition (November 28, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072192844
• ISBN-13: 978-0072192841
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,283,965 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars If you are a developer, forget it., February 5, 2002

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This review is from: Peer-to-Peer: Building Secure, Scalable, and Manageable Networks (Paperback)

This book is only a sales pitch for P2P. They use many pages defining P2P and many more to explain why it is so great.

From the description I was expecting some insight into programming applications using P2P. I was very disappointed.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good overview of P2P technologies - not for developers, October 12, 2002

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Supriyo B. Chatterjee ""SB" Chatterjee" (West Hartford, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peer-to-Peer: Building Secure, Scalable, and Manageable Networks (Paperback)

Gives a good overview of Peer-to-Peer technologies. This book is *NOT* for developers albeit it does have some technical depth. It has a fairly good general section on Groove - certain quotes from the book:
"Groove is the 800-pound gorilla of corporate P2P computing" (on page 19).
"Groove is the Cadillac of collaboration technoligies" (on page 55).
Overall, this is a book to get a good general grasp on P2P technologies and its directions.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK!, February 14, 2002

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andrew razumovsky (Baltimore, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Peer-to-Peer: Building Secure, Scalable, and Manageable Networks (Paperback)

Everybody with or without P2P experience will be able to find something interesting, new and useful in this book. Book has clear definitions, real world examples, practical technology explorations and no-nonsense solutions. Strongly recommend!