Networking A to Z (Quick Reference Guides (McGraw-Hill)) - Softcover

Muller, Nathan J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071410872 ISBN 13: 9780071410878

Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2002

Synopsis

In this new series, bestselling author, Nathan J. Muller offers the most precise and concise specialized networking references on the market. Each of these quick-reference guides feature: detailed explanations, not just definitions, with extensive diagrams; 100 illustrated, in-depth articles in each volume; coverage of each technology, concept, and standard; and an easy-to-understand "plain English" presentation. In "Networking A to Z": coverage includes network management, security, telephony and switching, and wireless LANs.

About this title

About the Author

Nathan J. Muller is an independent consultant specializing in advanced technology marketing, research, and education. He has more than 25 years of experience in the field, and previously held technical and marketing positions with General DataComm Industries, Planning Research Corp., and ITT Telecom. Mr. Muller is on the editorial board of the International Journal of Network Management, is a frequent contributor to major professional journals, and is author of such top-selling technical books as Desktop Encyclopedia of Voice and Data Networking and Desktop Encyclopedia of the Internet.

From the Back Cover

Nearly 100 IN-DEPTH ARTICLES CLARIFY TODAY'S MOST IMPORTANT NETWORKING TOPICS!

THE MOST PRECISE, CONCISE, AND AUTHORITATIVE NETWORKING REFERENCE AVAILABLE!

Now more than ever, a company's ability to share mission-critical information among employees can mean the difference between success and failure. That's why if designing, maintaining, or upgrading networks is part of your work, you need the detailed insight and professional guidance of "Networking A to Z."

Easy to read, easy to use!Written by a noted networking expert in a style that does away with networking jargon, "Networking A to Z" delivers nearly 100 detailed articles covering the gamut of networking topics. From basic concepts, technologies, standards, and protocols to security, telephony, switching, and cutting-edge wireless options, this book provides you with all the insight you need to master network technology.

Packed with a wealth of informative illustrations, "Networking A to Z" is the one-stop resource no IT professional should work without!

Including:
* Asynchronous Communications
* Bluetooth
* Client-Server
* Computer-Telephony Integration
* Electronic Software Distribution
* Ethernet
* Fibre Channel
* Firewalls
* Home RF
* Hubs
* Infiniband
* Infrared Networking
* LAN Restoration
* LAN Telephony
* Laser Transmission
* Network Design Tools
* Network Reliability
* Network Security
* Performance Baselining
* Routers
* Token Ring
* Wireless Fidelity
* Wireless LANs

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071410872
• ISBN 13: 9780071410878
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 596