Recent Developments in the Advent of Networks with Micro Computers

Author

Daniel Joseph Meyer, Fontbonne College

Original Publication Date

1986

Year of Award

1986

Degree

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

College

College of Business & Professional Studies

Degree Program

Master of Business Administration

Department

Business Administration

Keywords

microcomputers, LAN, MSS, management, desktop computer, computer networks

Abstract

This paper will examine new trends and developments within the micro computer industry. In this paper I would like to present a discussion of computers from a number of perspectives, with respect to the new trends started by the rise of local area networks in relation to desk top computers in the 1980's. The research and effort will be directed in the following directions:

1. What are local area networks?

2. How do local area networks operate?

3. New developing standards with local area networks.

4. Types of networks, advantages and disadvantages of each.

5. Relationship of local area networks with Management Support Systems.

6. How users of networks benefit from the use of local area networks.

7. Diagrams and advertising of local area networks as compared by vendor and manufacturer. (This will serve to be a graphical view of networks).

8. Network Management with regard to desk top computer systems. (What the roles of a network coordinator would be).

The use of networks with desk top computers will change the direction of micro computers. They will allow us to tie our mainframe and mini systems together and communicate with each other. File sharing and information retrieval can be linked together now in a small cluster of desk top computers or into a larger ring of centralized computers. Many of the essential elements of any successful network is to provide timely information and increased productivity to its users. The network serves executive management and administrative functions by allowing simultaneous access to the company's information. Many new advances of the technology available should make desk top computers and networks attractive to most companies.

Document Type

Restricted Thesis

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Recommended Citation

Meyer, Daniel Joseph, "Recent Developments in the Advent of Networks with Micro Computers" (1986). All Theses, Dissertations, and Capstone Projects. 672.
https://griffinshare.fontbonne.edu/all-etds/672