The McGraw-Hill Internetworking Handbook (McGraw-Hill Series on Computer Communications) - Hardcover

Taylor, Ed

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0070632634 ISBN 13: 9780070632639

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 1995

Synopsis

A comprehensive reference for networking professionals, providing detailed explanations of all the dominant upper- and lower-layer networking protocols currently on the market. It discusses such upper-layer protocols as SNA, TCP/IP, Appletalk, APPN, OSI, DECnet, and NetWare, and such lower-layer protocols as ATM, ESCON, ETHERNET, FDDI, Frame Relay, and X.25. In addition, it covers the fundamentals of networking and includes a glossary of terms, a list of acronyms and abbreviations, and a list of trademarks used in the field. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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McGraw-Hill Internetworking Handbook Unrivaled one-stop coverage of network fundamentals, protocols, and devices-that's what network administrators get from the McGraw-Hill Internetworking Handbook. This definitive resource offers a practical problem-solving approach that explains why a method is used as well as how to apply it. The expanded new edition of this classic covers new types of networks and updates information on dominant upper-and lower-layer protocols. It breaks the complex subject of internetworking into topical sections easily understanding even by professionals with limited experience with network architectures. Written by a respected network architect who has plenty of hands-on experience, the Second Edition of the McGraw-Hill internetworking handbook is the definitive reference for network integrators, managers, planners and support personnel. You get: Information on all major network protocols and devices; Clear explanations of network differences and commonalities; perspectives on data, multimedia, voice, and other networks; Help with intranets, the Internet, and network integration; Updated material on Ethernet, Frame Relay, APPN, IPv6, and Windows NT; Valuable new Request for Comments appendix on protocols; Extensive glossary, including acronyms.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0070632634
• ISBN 13: 9780070632639
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 773