Thesis (Ph. D.)--Florida State University, 1991. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 402-414).

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1984. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 220-231).

Thesis (M.A. in Security Studies (Homeland Defense and Security))--Naval Postgraduate School, March 2007. / Thesis Advisor(s): Stanley Supinski. "March 2007." Includes bibliographical references (p. 79-81). Also available in print.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 200-223). Print copy also available.

Song Lihua. / "September 2000." / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 93-[98]). / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Mode of access: World Wide Web. / Abstracts in English and Chinese.

Thesis (M.A.)--Georgia State University, 2006. / Title from title screen. Merrill Morris, committee chair; Jaye Atkinson, Ted Friedman, committee members. Electronic text (111 p. : iil. (some col.)) : digital, PDF file. Description based on contents viewed Apr. 24, 2007. Includes bibliographical references (p. 96-101).

The increase in the interconnection of computers has led to a corresponding increase in the complexity of effective network design. This increase is partly to the size and diversity of computer networks, but also is due to the proliferation of available network hardware and software. As with any system, computer networks are made up of various interrelated components, all of which are essential to the network design process. Some of these components are physical in nature, that is, they specify a piece of hardware or software with certain perfomance properties. Other components are considered to be logical elements of network design. The problem of designing, implementing and controlling present and planned data communication networks is rapidly exceeding manual planning and design capabilities. Network managers and designers are looking more and more to computer resources to manage the volume of traffic information, to develop and evaluate network configurations, and to assist in allocating and placing control functions among network processors. The number of network alternatives is increasing so fast that the demand for network optimization--both in private network design and in the interface to, and use of, public network facilities--can be satisfied only through computer aids. These aids range from simple scratch-pad systems that store and compile network statistics to complete traffic emulators, design configurators, and software for data-distribution modelling. Network design generates a set of performance/cost tradeoffs for an existing or proposed network. The network design process generates and regenerates these performance curves in response to changes in critical design parameter such as protocols, line capacity, concentration points, host processor capability and message routing techniques. This dissertation considers the development of a generalized model of the network design process. This model proposes that the physical and logical network components can be described using a set of objects, properties and relationships. Objects are used to describe network physical and logical components. These components are given properties, thus associating with each object a set of network descriptions. Linkages between objects or classes of objects are provided by object-object relationships. The prototype system provides a generalized network design tool which allows a concise and explicit statement of network requirements providing a network planning and design model which is independent of any particular network or application.

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This study sought to develop an understanding of the characteristics associated with strategic planning for information systems within a virtual organization. The literature review identified characteristics associated with strategic information systems planning (SISP) for the traditional single organization and general characteristics associated with virtual organizations. The key questions addressed in this research were: what are the characteristics of strategic planning for information systems within a virtual organization, and what are the characteristics of strategic planning processes for information systems within a virtual organization. / The findings of this study identified characteristics associated with strategic planning, and strategic planning processes for information systems within a virtual organization. The findings indicate that some of the characteristics associated with SISP in the traditional single organization are still applicable within the virtual organization. / However, the findings did reveal new characteristics associated with strategic planning, and strategic planning processes, for information systems within a virtual organization. This exploratory study makes a contribution to the establishment of a knowledge base for strategic planning for information systems within a virtual organization. / Thesis (PhDManagement)--University of South Australia, 2004.