Building Switched Networks: Multilayer Switching, QoS, IP Multicast, Network Policy, and Service Level Agreements (Professional Computing S)

Building Switched Networks provides a comprehensive, technical survey of the networking technologies that comprise the core of evolving LAN and WAN infrastructures. This book gives you essential background information, clear descriptions of relevant technologies, and an understanding of how those technologies will be employed throughout networks in the near future. In particular, the text focuses on developments that support our increasing demand for network bandwidth--multilayer switching, delivery guarantees, and multicasting--and examines performance issues, resource allocation, network policy, and network services.

Darryl P. Black is the NMS Director for Equipe Communications Corporation, where he is in charge of developing network management solutions for a carrier-class switch. Previously, while Senior Development Manager at Nortel Networks, he built network management solutions for carrier and enterprise networks. Mr. Black earned his B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Vermont and holds an M.S. from Northeastern University, where he studied engineering management.

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