Internet & Intranet Engineering

Finally,an authoritative book that takes you inside the Internet technologies of today and tomorrow to assist with critical business decisions Other books on Internet-related technologies focus on a single aspect or protocol Internet and Intranet engineering is the first to examine the complete environment,aloowing corporate planners,developers,and network managers to see the "big picture" and plan for the future of their businesses with foresight. This pragmatic guide explains the growing array of contributing technologies succinctly and accessibly,putting both current and emerging technologies in the context of real-world uses. Covering performance issues for Internet communications,Minoli opens with a discussion of Internet structure,protocols,and access. He then provides an overview of router technology and examines Web server technology,including URL,HTTP,and HTML. Additional chapters cover: HTML technology,applications and examples; Future trends in Intranet and Internet technology; Netscape and other browsers; Building a corporate Web site; Security and management issues; Commercial online services; Broadband communications; Virtual reality Internet Applications; and much more. Finally,Internet and intranet engineering examines technologies being developed today—and their probable impact on tomorrow's Internet environment—helping companies to forge business strategies that will take full advantage of cutting-edge technologies and future developments