Schaum's Outline of Computer Networking - Softcover

Tittel, Ed

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071362851 ISBN 13: 9780071362856

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2002

Synopsis

Schaum's Outline of Computer Networking introduces the underlying concepts, principles, and terminology of computer networks. Covering the full scope of material taught in computer networking courses, this problem-solved approach presents the different components of a network and shows how these components fit together as well as explaining the varied harmonizing functions needed for the interconnection of many heterogeneous computer networks.

About this title

About the Author

Ed Tittel is a 20-year computing industry veteran who also teaches networking and Web topics for Austin Community College and at Interop.

From the Back Cover

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Inside, you will find:

• Key concepts, principles, and terminology of computer networks
• Diverse components of networks and their interaction
• Explanations of network protocols and applications (e-mail, www, LAN, WAN)
• Essential concepts behind professional certifications--Cisco, Lucent, Nortel, Microsoft, Novell, and more!

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Chapters include:

• Networking Terminology & Concepts
• Networking Models & Standards
• Networking Topologies and Technologies
• Network Data Transmission
• A Hierarchy of Networking Devices
• Packet Switching
• Networking Protocols
• Network Addressing
• Network Routing & Internets
• Flow Control & Traffic Management
• Network Management
• Network Security
• LAN Performance
• Networked Applications and Services
• Appendix A: Glossary of Networking Terms and Abbreviations
• Appendix B: Important Internet & Networking Standards Bodies
• Appendix C: Online Networking Resources • Appendix D: Binary Arithmetic & IP Address Calculation
• Appendix E: Bibliography
• Index

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Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0071362851
• ISBN 13: 9780071362856
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304