Local Area Network Concepts and Products is a set of four reference books forthose looking for conceptual and product-specific information in the LAN environment. They provide a technical introduction to the various types of IBM local area network architectures and product capabilities.
The four volumes are as follows:
SG24-4753-00 - LAN Architecture
SG24-4754-00 - LAN Adapters, Hubs and ATM
SG24-4755-00 - Routers and Gateways
SG24-4756-00 - LAN Operating Systems and Management
These redbooks complement the reference material available for the products discussed. Much of the information detailed in these books is available through current redbooks and IBM sales and reference manuals. It is therefore assumed that the reader will refer to these sources for morein-depth information if required.
These documents are intended for customers, IBM technical professionals, services specialists, marketing specialists, and marketing representatives working in networking and in particular the local area network environments.
Details on installation and performance of particular products will not be included in these books, as this information is available from other sources.
Some knowledge of local area networks, as well as an awareness of the rapidly changing intelligent workstation environment, is assumed.