Building High-Speed Networks - Softcover

Parnell, Tere

Softcover

ISBN 10: 007211858X ISBN 13: 9780072118582

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 1999

Synopsis

Bandwidth is one of the most crucial areas of concern for network designers and managers because of the jam of internal and Internet traffic their systems need to handle. High speed networking technology has evolved rapidly-this edition covers the latest developments, such as ATM, Gigabit, Ethernet, and Fiber Optic connections. Fully comprehensive--yet inexpensive compared to the competition. Provides an insightful business case perspective along with technology--cost/benefit analysis and reliability issues.

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Set up lightning-fast, high-performance networks! Speed is critical when it comes to networks. But with all the new emerging high-speed protocols and technologies on the market today, it's hard to know which ones are right for your LAN or WAN, and when and how to integrate them. Networking expert Tere Parnell explains the major technological components that form the foundation of high-performance networks and shows you how to identify and correct common bottlenecks. From backbones to protocols, servers to workstations, Building High-Speed Networks covers the most current fundamentals of building and improving high-bandwidth networks. With so many new technologies to choose from, it's essential to get the kind of objective, authoritative information found here. Anyone seeking a thorough understanding of high-performance network technologies will benefit from this practical guide. Select and implement high-speed network protocols and techologies to create super-efficient networks. Decide whether to increase bandwidth or make better use of existing bandwidth. Avoid costly network problems. Learn about the impact of distributed computing on network performance. Implement LAN solutions such as FDDI, Fibre Channel, and Gigabit Ethernet. Master WAN technology such as Switched Multimegabit Data Service and Frame Relay. Integrate high-performance router and switch technolgoies from Cisco, Bay, and 3Com into your network.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 007211858X
• ISBN 13: 9780072118582
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 394