Fundamentals of Business Data Communications. 11th Edition International Student Version
John Wiley and Sons Ltd, December 2011, Pages: 576
A balanced approach that keeps up with a fast–moving field
Rapidly evolving data communications and networking technology are shaping the future of the business world, creating new challenges for both business students and the instructors who must prepare them for the future careers.
In order to provide the most relevant, hands–on learning toll currently available, the latest edition of Business Data Communications and Networking has been thoroughly update and revised, reflecting the input of users of this textbook worldwide. While retaining the balanced coverage of the technical and managerial aspects of data communications that has made previous editions so popular, the edition features a wealth of cutting–edge applications and new applied exercises designed to help students succeed in an ever–changing field.
Highlights of the 11th Edition include:Combined coverage of wireless and wired LANs into one chapterNew streamlined and user–friendly format that reflects only current technologiesExpanded labs and real–world activities to reinforce key concepts and illustrate the practical uses of network technologyUpdated coverage on routing, Ethernet and IP services
PART ONE – INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION TO DATA COMMUNICATIONS
1.1 INTRODUCTION
1.2 DATA COMMUNICATIONS NETWOKS
1.3 NETWORK MODELS
1.4 NETWORK STANDARDS
1.5 FUTURE TRENDS
1.6 IMPLICATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY
PART 2 – FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS
CHAPTER 2
NETWORK APPLICATIONS
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
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3
CIRCUITS AND TRANSMISSION
3.1 INTRODUCTION
3.2 CIRUITS
3.3 COMMUNICATION MEDIA
3.4 DIGITAL TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL DATA
3.5 ANALOG TRANSMISSION OF ANALOG DATA
3.6 DIGITAL TRANSMISSION OF ANALOG DATA
3.7 IMPLICATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY
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
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 5
TCP/IP
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
PART THREE – NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES
CHAPTER 6
WIRED AND WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORKS
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 LAN COMPONENTS
6.3 WIRED ETHERNET
6.4 WIRELESS ETHERNET
6.5 THE BEST PRACTICE LAN DESIGN
6.6 IMRPOVING LAN PERFORMANCE
6.7 IMPLICATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 7
BACKBONES
7.1 INTRDUCTION
7.2 BACKBONE NETWORK COMPONENTS
7.3 BACKBONE NETWORK ARCHITECTURES
7.4 THE BEST PRACTICE BACKBONE DESIGN
7.5 IMPROVING BACKBONE PERFORMANCE
7.6 IMPLICATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 8
WIDE AREA NETWORKS
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 CIRCUIT–SWITCHED NETWORKS
8.3 DEDICATED–CIRCUIT NETWORKS
8.4 PACKET–SWITCHED NETWORKS
8.5 VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKS
8.6 THE BEST PRACTICE WAN PERFORMANCE
8.7 IMPROVING WAN PERFORMANCE
8.8 IMPLICATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 9
THE INTERNET
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 HOW THE INTERNET WORKS
9.3 INTERNET ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES
9.4 THE FUTURE OF THE INTERNET
9.5 IMPLICATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY
PART FOUR – NETWORK MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 10
SECURITY
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 RISK ASSESSMENT
10.3 ENSURING BUSINESS CONTINUITY
10.4 INTRUSION PREVENTION
10.5 BEST PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS
10.6 IMPLICATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 11
DESIGNING NETWORKS
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 NEEDS ANALYSIS
11.3 TECHNOLOGY DESIGN
11.4 COST ASSESSMENT
11.5 DESIGNING FOR NETWORK PERFORMANCE
11.6 IMPLICATION FOR MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 12
NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
12.1 INTRODUCTION
12.2 ORGANIZING THE NETWORK MANAGEMENT FUNCTION
12.3 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
12.4 PERFORMANCE AND FAULT MANAGEMENT
12.5 END USER SUPPORT
12.6 COST MANAGEMENT
12.7 IMPLICATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY
PART FIVE – APPENDICES
APPENDIX A CONNECTOR CABLES
APPENDIX B SPANNING TREE PROTOCOL
APPENDIX C IP TELEPHONY
APPENDIX D TCP/IP GAME
GLOSSARY
INDEX
Alan Dennis
Alexandra Durcikova
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