Description:

 Provides frameworks and methodology for solving problems as technology continues to advance
* Starts with the overall business problem, and then shows how technology can solve the problem
* Provides an in-depth applied understanding of the technology covered and is targeted to the IT employees who actually build the networks
* Business-oriented, problem-solving approach, including real business case studies stressing the business impact of data communications

Table of Contents:

PART 1: DATA COMMUNICATION FUNDAMENTALS.

Chapter 1. The Data Communications Industry.

Chapter 2. Data Communications Concepts.

Chapter 3. Basic Data Communication Technology.

PART 2: NETWORK TRANSMISSION TECHNOLOGIES.

Chapter 4. Local Area Networks.

Chapter 5. Voice Communication Concepts and Technology.

Chapter 6. Wide Area Networking Concepts, Architectures, and Services.

PART 3: NETWORK PROTOCOLS AND ADMINISTRATION.

Chapter 7. Local Area Network Communications Protocols.

Chapter 8. Advanced TCP/IP Network Design.

Chapter 9. Local Area Network Operating Systems and Remote Access.

PART 4: NETWORK DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT.

Chapter 10. The Network Development Life Cycle.

Chapter 11. Network Management.

Chapter 12. Network Security.

Glossary.

Index