Designing and managing an SNA network for growth
S. M. Schiffman · 1983
The IBM Information Network is a nationwide System Network Architecture (SNA) network that offers network services and application offerings to end users. This paper describes the techniques used to design and manage the growth of the network. Emphasis is placed on the design process and the migration and implementation plans to expand the network while still providing 24-hour operation 7 days a week. Areas covered include adding processors, bandwidth, multiplexers, and end user devices.