Synopses & Reviews
Over the past few years, many fundamental changes have occurred in data, communication, and networking that will shape the future for decades to come. Updated with the latest advances in the field, Jerry FitzGerald and Alan Dennis' 12
th Edition of Business Data Communications and Networking continues to provide the fundamental concepts and cutting-edge coverage of applications that students need to succeed in this dynamic field. Authors FitzGerald and Dennis have developed a foundation and balanced presentation from which new technologies and applications can be easily understood, evaluated, and compared.
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Synopsis
Updated with the latest advances in the field, Jerry FitzGerald, Alan Dennis, and Alexandra Durcikova's 12th Edition of Business Data Communications and Networking, continues to provide the fundamental concepts and cutting-edge coverage of applications that students need to succeed in their careers.
Authors FitzGerald, Dennis, and Durcikova have developed a foundation and balanced presentation from which new technologies and applications can be easily understood, evaluated, and compared.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to Data Communications1.1 Introduction
1.2 Data Communications Networks
1.3 Network Models
1.4 Network Standards
1.5 Future Trends
1.6 Implications for Management
Chapter 2 Application Layer
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Application Architectures
2.3 World Wide Web
2.4 Electronic Mail
2.5 Other applications
2.6 Implications for Management
Chapter 3 Physical Layer
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Circuits
3.3 Communication Media
3.4 Digital Transmission of Digital Data
3.5 Analog Transmission of Digital
3.6 Digital Transmission of Analog Data
3.7 Implications for Management
Chapter 4 Data Link Layer
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Media Access Control
4.3 Error Control
4.4 Data Link Protocols
4.5 Transmission Efficiency
4.6 Implications for Management
Chapter 5 Network and Transport Layers
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Transport and Network Layer Protocols
5.3 Transport Layer Functions
5.4 Addressing
5.5 Routing
5.6 TCP/IP Example
5.7 Implications for Management
Chapter 6 Network Design
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Needs Analysis
6.3 Technology Design
6.4 Cost Assessment
6.5 Implications for Management
Chapter 7 Wired and Wireless Local Area Networks
7.1 Introduction
7.2 LAN Components
7.3 Wired Ethernet
7.4 Wireless Ethernet
7.5 The Best Practice LAN Design
7.6 Improving LAN Performance
7.7 Implications for Management
Chapter 8 Backbone Networks
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Switched Backbone
8.3 Routed Backbones
8.4 Virtual LANs
8.5 The Best Practice Backbone Design
8.6 Improving Backbone Performance
8.7 Implications for Management
Chapter 9 Wide Area Networks
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Dedicated-Circuit Networks
9.3 Packet-Switched Networks
9.4 Virtual Private Networks
9.5 The Best Practice WAN Design
9.6 Improving WAN Performance
9.7 Implications for Management
Chapter 10 The Internet
10.1 Introduction
10.2 How the Internet Works
10.3 Internet Access Technologies
10.4 The Future of the Internet
10.5 Implications for Management
Chapter 11 Network Security
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Risk Assessment
11.3 Ensuring Business Continuity
11.4 Intrusion Prevention
11.5 Best Practice Recommendations
11.6 Implications for Management
Chapter 12 Network Management
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Designing for Network Performance
12.3 Configuration Management
12.4 Performance and Fault Management
12.5 End User Support
12.6 Cost Management
12.7 Implications for Management