Guide to sharing personal computer resources via local area networks. Revised

Technical Report · Fri Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1986

OSTI ID:5128322

Winkler, L

This Guide is for professional staff who commonly need computing tools on personal computers, minicomputers, mainframe computers, and supercomputers. It provides information and recommendations about personal computer local area networks in the context of the larger scheme of computing tools and services at the Laboratory. The material presented here is for the person considering installation of a personal computer local area network. Chapter 1 introduces the reader to the concept of personal computer local area networks and provides background material on networking. Chapter 2 summarizes Computing Services' evaluation of personal computer local area networking in general terms. Chapter 3 describes the technical and functional details of Computing Services' Personal Computer Local Area Network Evaluation and Demonstration Project. Chapters 4 and 5 are for individuals who are familiar with personal computing and who will be responsible for establishing a local area network. Chapter 4 covers technical issues relating to the prototype network installation in Building 221. Chapter 5 warns potential users what to expect when establishing a local area network. 7 figs., 9 tabs.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (USA). Computing Services
• DOE Contract Number: W-31-109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 5128322
• Report Number(s): ANL/TM-438-Rev.; ON: DE86016088
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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