Business data communications and networking / Jerry FitzGerald, Alan Dennis, Alexandra Durcikova

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: Chapter 1 Introduction to Data Communications 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Data Communications Networks 1.3 Network Models 1.4 Network Standards 1.5 Future Trends 1.6 Implications for Management Chapter 2 Application Layer 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Application Architectures 2.3 World Wide Web 2.4 Electronic Mail 2.5 Other applications 2.6 Implications for Management Chapter 3 Physical Layer 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Circuits 3.3 Communication Media 3.4 Digital Transmission of Digital Data 3.5 Analog Transmission of Digital 3.6 Digital Transmission of Analog Data 3.7 Implications for Management Chapter 4 Data Link Layer 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Media Access Control 4.3 Error Control 4.4 Data Link Protocols 4.5 Transmission Efficiency 4.6 Implications for Management Chapter 5 Network and Transport Layers 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Transport and Network Layer Protocols 5.3 Transport Layer Functions 5.4 Addressing 5.5 Routing 5.6 TCP/IP Example 5.7 Implications for Management Chapter 6 Network Design 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Needs Analysis 6.3 Technology Design 6.4 Cost Assessment 6.5 Implications for Management Chapter 7 Wired and Wireless Local Area Networks 7.1 Introduction 7.2 LAN Components 7.3 Wired Ethernet 7.4 Wireless Ethernet 7.5 The Best Practice LAN Design 7.6 Improving LAN Performance 7.7 Implications for Management Chapter 8 Backbone Networks 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Switched Backbone 8.3 Routed Backbones 8.4 Virtual LANs 8.5 The Best Practice Backbone Design 8.6 Improving Backbone Performance 8.7 Implications for Management Chapter 9 Wide Area Networks 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Dedicated-Circuit Networks 9.3 Packet-Switched Networks 9.4 Virtual Private Networks 9.5 The Best Practice WAN Design 9.6 Improving WAN Performance 9.7 Implications for Management Chapter 10 The Internet 10.1 Introduction 10.2 How the Internet Works 10.3 Internet Access Technologies 10.4 The Future of the Internet 10.5 Implications for Management Chapter 11 Network Security 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Risk Assessment 11.3 Ensuring Business Continuity 11.4 Intrusion Prevention 11.5 Best Practice Recommendations 11.6 Implications for Management Chapter 12 Network Management 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Designing for Network Performance 12.3 Configuration Management 12.4 Performance and Fault Management 12.5 End User Support 12.6 Cost Management 12.7 Implications for Management .