Thomas Robertazzi

Basics of Computer Networking

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Springer Brief Basics of Computer Networking provides a non-mathematical introduction to the world of networks. This book covers both technology for wired and wireless networks. Coverage includes transmission media, local area networks, wide area networks, and network security. Written in a very accessible style for the interested layman by the author of a widely used textbook with many years of experience explaining concepts to the beginner.

Produktdetails

• SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Verlag: Springer / Springer New York / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-1-4614-2103-0
• 2012
• Seitenzahl: 96
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. November 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 155mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 174g
• ISBN-13: 9781461421030
• ISBN-10: 1461421039
• Artikelnr.: 34216777

Autorenporträt

Dr. Robertazzi is a Springer author of two other books. Dr. Robertazzi is currently a professor at Stony Brook University.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction to Networks.- Ethernet.- InfiniBand.- Wireless Networks.- Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM).- Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS).- SONET and WDM.- Grid and Cloud Computing.- Data Centers.- Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

Rezensionen

From the reviews: "This short book ... provides an excellent and concise summary of the basic technology in the computer networking industry today. ... The goal of each chapter is to give the reader an idea of the crucial concepts, the standards, and the key terminology in use. This brief is ideal for technical managers and knowledgeable readers who need to come up to speed quickly in this subject area. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates, two-year technical program students, professionals/practitioners, and general readers." (J. Y. Cheung, Choice, Vol. 49 (10), June, 2012)