Computer and Communication Networks (2nd Edition)

Computer and Communication Networks (2nd Edition)

<P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B> <I> <B>Computer and Communication Networks, Second Edition,</B> </I> </B> explains the modern technologies of networking and communications, preparing you to analyze and simulate complex networks, and to design cost-effective networks for emerging requirements. Offering uniquely balanced coverage of basic and advanced topics, it teaches through case studies, realistic examples and exercises, and intuitive illustrations.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Nader F. Mir establishes a solid foundation in basic networking concepts; TCP/IP schemes; wireless and LTE networks; Internet applications, such as Web and e-mail; and network security. Then, he delves into both network analysis and advanced networking protocols, VoIP, cloud-based multimedia networking, SDN, and virtualized networks.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">In this new edition, Mir provides updated, practical, scenario-based information that many networking books lack, offering a uniquely effective blend of theory and implementation. Drawing on extensive field experience, he presents many contemporary applications and covers key topics that other texts overlook, including P2P and voice/video networking, SDN, information-centric networking, and modern router/switch design.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Students, researchers, and networking professionals will find up-to-date, thorough coverage of</P> <UL> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Packet switching </DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Internet protocols (including IPv6) </DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Networking devices </DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Links and link interfaces </DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">LANs, WANs, and Internetworking </DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Multicast routing, and protocols </DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Wide area wireless networks and LTE </DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Transport and end-to-end protocols </DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Network applications and management </DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Network security </DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Network queues and delay analysis </DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Advanced router/switch architecture</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">QoS and scheduling</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Tunneling, VPNs, and MPLS</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">All-optical networks, WDM, and GMPLS</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Cloud computing and network virtualization</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Software defined networking (SDN)</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">VoIP signaling</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Media exchange and voice/video compression</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Distributed/cloud-based multimedia networks</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Mobile ad hoc networks</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Wireless sensor networks</DIV> </LI> </UL> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Key features include</P> <UL> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">More than three hundred fifty figures that simplify complex topics</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Numerous algorithms that summarize key networking protocols and equations</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Up-to-date case studies illuminating concepts and theory</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Approximately four hundred exercises and examples honed over Mir’s twenty years of teaching networking</DIV> </LI> </UL>