Networking issues—Lan and Wan needs—The impact of workstations
Juan Harvey · AIP conference proceedings · 1990
This review focuses on the use of networks in the LEP experiments at CERN. The role of the extended LAN at CERN is discussed in some detail, with particular emphasis on the impact the sudden growth in the use of workstations is having. The problem of network congestion is highlighted and possible evolution to FDDI mentioned. The status and use of the wide area connections are also reported.