ISDN Clearly Explained, Second Edition

This completely updated book answers such commonly asked questions as "What software do I need?" and "How much will it cost?" It explains the technology of ISDN in detail, and allows anyone running a home business or managing a network to find what's needed to run an effective ISDN implementation. The authors provide practical information on design and installation of network routing, and have written clear, step-by-step explanations of the fundamentals of internetwork routing. Completely revised to highlight all the new advancements in this popular technology, the book shares detailed case studies, and product and protocol-specific information to help network PC professionals and network managers with specific application problems. The book also features a guide to the major routing vendors, and chapters on upgrading and capacity planning.

* A completely revised edition to highlight all the new advancements in this popular technology
* A Resource Guide with vendor lists for all hardware and software products, and services mentioned in the book
* Detailed case studies to illustrate networking concepts and step-by-step explanations of individual topics with methods for avoiding common pitfalls
* "Training Wheels" section listing online addresses, URLs and forums, as well as annotated bibliography of relevant publications for further information

Ed Tittel is president of LANWrights, Inc., an Austin-based consultancy firm, and a member of the Networld & Interop Committee. With over 15 years of computer industry experience, Ed applies his knowledge to networking industry topics, training, and issues. The author of ten books, and more than 200 articles for publications including BYTE, InfoWorld, I-Way, NetGuide, PC Magazine and WindowsNT Magazine, Ed is also a columnist for Interop Online.

Steve James is a 15 year personal computer industry veteran with SNJames Consulting, an Austin-based firm specializing in Web page design, Internet research, marketing and business plans, and user's manuals for clients. Along with Ed Tittel, Steve is the co-author of the first edition, ISDN Networking Essentials (AP Professional).

David M. Piscitello is the principal at Core Competence, Inc., a Philadelphia-based networking research and consulting firm. Dave has also been involved in Internet development and OSI technology for over 20 years. Prior to founding CCI, Dave won a Bellcore President's Recognition Award for his contributions to SMDS, ATM, and customer network management of switched data services. He is the author of Open Systems Networking: TCP/IP and OSI, and is a university lecturer and technology conference seminar instructor.

Lisa Phifer is a vice-president at Core Competence, Inc., in charge of designing and developing open network management and operations systems solutions for data and multi-services networks. A Bellcore President's Recognition Award recipient for her contributions to the North Carolina Information Highway (NCIH) and the Bell South Broadband (ATM) operations system, Lisa has been involved in the deployment of network management software, protocols, information models, operations systems, and data communications products for over 14 years.