Networks: Design and Management

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 512 pages
• Published by: Orchard Publications August 2002
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0970951140
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0970951144
• Book Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.2 x 1.2 inches
• Weighs: 3.1 pounds

Book Description
Written for students and working professionals, this text provides a detailed description of wired and wireless computer networks, bus architectures, interfaces, protocols, standards, and networking devices. It includes the following chapters and appendices:

o Basic Networking Concepts
o OSI Model and IEEE Standards
o Protocols, Services, and Interfaces
o Network Designs and Ethernet Networking
o Buses, Network Adapters, and LAN Connection Devices
o Wired and Wireless Media o Network Design and Administration
o Introduction to Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
o Introduction to Remote Monitoring (RMON)
o Optimization of Cable Connections
o Binary Information and Standard Codes
o Common Number Systems and Conversions
o Cisco MIB
o Glossary of Computer / Internet Related Terms

Each chapter contains several true/false, multiple-choice, and a few problems to reinforce the reader's knowledge on this subject.

Download Description
Written for network administrators and working professionals interested in computer networks, this accesible text provides complete, clear, and detailed information on the latest state-of-the-art networking devices, the characteristics of different types of Local Area Networks, and Network Management, including introductions to SNMP and RMON. It is ideal for self-study.

Reader Reviews
Networks Design And Management by registered professional engineer and academician Steven T. Karris is an excellent resource written especially for students and working professionals who need to absorb the latest on state-of-the-art orientation regarding networking devices quickly and efficiently. Individual chapters address networking basics, the OSI model and IEEE standards, protocols and interfaces, ethernet networking, LAN connection devices, remote monitoring, and much more along with true/false, multiple choice, and other self-test problems to reinforce the reader's self-teaching. Networks Design And Management is clearly recommended as being a first-rate instructional reference and guide. Comment | | (Report this)