Similar in purpose to other successful Internet guides such as THE INTERNET FOR SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS (SPIE Press) and MANUFACTURING AND THE INTERNET (E&M Press), this is a unique guide to using the Internet for maintenance managers and all managers concerned about or affected by the maintenance of assets. Everyone from Internet neophytes to the Internet savvy will find this book useful.
Shows how to use the Internet in solving maintenance problems, researching maintenance issues and quickly finding answers or additional resources. Each chapter covers a general maintenance area and includes sections that highlight maintenance community needs, what to look for in useful sites, and a carefully chosen sampling of resource sites. Enables readers to quickly locate the information they need through 11 brief accessible chapters that are written in an easy-to-follow style. Helps less experienced users learn the essential skills needed for mastering the Internet.
Dedication
Chapter 1 : Introduction to the Internet for Maintenance Professionals
Chapter 2 : Mechanics of the Internet
Chapter 3 : Tour of the World Wide Web
Chapter 4 : Search Engines and Supersites
Chapter 5 : Maintenance Magazines, Publishers and Associations
Chapter 6 : Equipment, Component Manufacturers and Industrial Distributors
Chapter 7 : CMMS, Predictive Maintenance and Consultant Sites
Chapter 8 : Government Internet Sites
Chapter 9 : Newsgroups, Forums, and Chat
Chapter 10 : Conducting Research on the Internet
Chapter 11 : Miscellaneous Sites of Interest
Appendix A : History of the Internet
Appendix B : Alphabetical List of Web Sites
Appendix C : List of Web Sites by Category
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