Computer Networks: Principles, Technologies and Protocols for Network Design

Complex modern computer networks are made up of layers, architectures and protocols. A clear picture of the whole is difficult to build up and visualize. Crucial components of the network need to be looked at not only in isolation, but also as part of a heterogeneous system, each part operating jointly with various different networking technologies.
This book provides a deep and broad introduction to a complex subject, covering both the theory of basic networking technologies as well as practical solutions to networking problems. The authors′ unique approach, grounded in modern converged environments, helps the reader to form a picture of the network not as a collection of disparate components, but as a whole.
This book is written for undergraduate and post graduate students, as well as for IT professionals, who want to have a fundamental knowledge of networking principles, understand any particular features of the traditional and novel technologies of both Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs), or learn methods of designing and administering major and complex networks. Basic solutions to problems such data encoding, error detection, medium access, routing, flow and congestion control, and end–to–end transport are discussed.

Spis treści:
Preface.
Part I: Networking Basics.
Chapter 1: Evolution of Computer Networks.
Chapter 2: General Principles of Network Design.
Chapter 3: Packet and Circuit Switching.
Chapter 4: Network Architecture and Standardization.
Chapter 5: Examples of Networks.
Chapter 6: Network Characteristics.
Chapter 7: Methods of Ensuring Quality of Service.
Part II: Physical Layer Technologies.
Chapter 8: Transmission Links.
Chapter 9: Data Encoding and Multiplexing.
Chapter 10: Wireless Transmission.
Chapter 11: Transmission Networks.
Part III: Local Area Networks.
Chapter 12: Ethernet.
Chapter 13: High–Speed E thernet.
Chapter 14: Shared Media LANs.
Chapter 15: Switched LAN Basics.
Chapter 16: Advanced Features of Switched LANs.
Part IV: TCP/IP Internet–working.
Chapter 17: Addressing in TCP/IP Networks.
Chapter 18: Internet Protocol.
Chapter 19: Core Protocols of the TCP/IP Stack.
Chapter 20: Advanced Features of IP Routers.
Part V: Wide–Area Networks.
Chapter 21: Virtual Circuit WAN.
Chapter 22: IP WANs.
Chapter 23: Remote Access.
Chapter 24: Secure Transport Services.
Summary.
Review questions.
Problems.
Conclusion.
References and recommended reading.
Index.

Okładka tylna:
Complex modern computer networks are made up of layers, architectures and protocols. A clear picture of the whole is difficult to build up and visualize. Crucial components of the network need to be looked at not only in isolation, but also as part of a heterogeneous system, each part operating jointly with various different networking technologies.
This book provides a deep and broad introduction to a complex subject, covering both the theory of basic networking technologies as well as practical solutions to networking problems. The authors′ unique approach, grounded in modern converged environments, helps the reader to form a picture of the network not as a collection of disparate components, but as a whole.
This book is written for undergraduate and post graduate students, as well as for IT professionals, who want to have a fundamental knowledge of networking principles, understand any particular features of the traditional and novel technologies of both Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs), or learn methods of designing and administering major and complex networks. Basic solutions to problems such data encoding, error detection, medium access, routing, flow and congestion control, and end–to–end transport are discussed.