Open Systems Interconnection: Upper Layer Standards and Practices (McGraw-Hill Series on Computer Communications)

A comprehensive introduction for those involved in the planning, design, or implementation of OSI-based distributed applications who need knowledge of such applications as MHS, Directory Systems, Network Management, FTAM, and others. Introduces layers 5,6, and 7, and gives details of the applications, from problem definition to migration and implementation. The book's cover and spine show the title as OSI Upper Layer Standards and Practices while the title page and LC carry the title as above. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.