Business Data Communications and Networking (3rd Edition)

This comprehensive book uses a unique modular approach to present the most current data communications information available. A vignette opens each chapter and raises issues that must be resolved using information covered in it. The book begins with quality of service, Internet standards and small PC networks on simple LANs. It contains current material on the Internet and TCP/IP, and integrates Telephony (hierarchial circuit switching, IP telephony, and cellular service) into the core chapters. There is a strong focus on LAN switching, (which now dominates in large LANs), and a full up-to-date chapter on security (SSL, IPsec, Kerberos, etc.). Other chapter highlights include frame relay, Internet access (including ADSL and cable modems), web-host integration, IBM mainframe systems, and SNA. An analysis of alternative products covers Net Present Value (NPV) analysis and multi-criteria product selection. For individuals interested in business data communications, telecommunications, and an introduction to networking.

DR. RAYMOND R. PANKO (Ray) is a professor of information technology and management at the University of Hawaii. Before coming to the University, he was a project manager at Stanford Research Institute. He received his doctorate, in communication, from Stanford. At Stanford, he had the good fortune to do early work on VSATs with Prof. Bruce Lusignan and broadband LAN planning with Prof. Ed Parker and Paul Baran. His doctoral dissertation was done under contract to the Office of the President of the United States. At SRI, he had the good fortune to do early work on videoconferencing, electronic mail, and the ARPANET. He had the especially good fortune to work for Dr. Doug Engelbart, who invented the mouse and built the first hypertext system. His current research focuses on risks in information technology. His greatest pleasure is seeing the excitement in his students' eyes when they master difficult material and then realize that this is how the Internet, a PC network, or some other network they have long been using really works. His home page is panko. His e-mail is Ray@Panko.