Applied Data Communications: A Business–Oriented Approach - Hardcover

Goldman, James E.; Rawles, Phillip T.

3.75

16 ratings by Goodreads

9780471346401: Applied Data Communications: A Business–Oriented Approach

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471346403 ISBN 13: 9780471346401

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2003

View all copies of this ISBN edition:

Provides frameworks and methodology for solving problems as technology continues to advance Starts with the overall business problem, and then shows how technology can solve the problem Provides an in-depth applied understanding of the technology covered and is targeted to the IT employees who actually build the networks Business-oriented, problem-solving approach, including real business case studies stressing the business impact of data communications

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author:

Phillip T. Rawles, Principal Author Phillip T. Rawles is an associate professor of Computer Information Systems and Technology for Telecommunications and Networking in the Nationally prominent Department of computer technology at Purdue University. Professor Rawles has won various student- and faculty-selected teaching awards for his performance in the classroom and for his work in developing and delivering courses in local area networking, systems administration, enterprise network management, and enterprise network design. Professor Rawles is also the author of Local Area Networks: A Business-Oriented Approach; 2nd ed. (2002) and Client/Server Information Systems: A Business-Oriented Approach. Professor Rawles has active research and consulting practices. James E. Goldman James E. Goldman is professor of Computer Information Systems and Associate Department Head for Telecommunications and Networking in the Nationally Prominent Department of Computer Technology at Purdue University. An award-winning teacher, in 1999 Professor Goldman was named as a University Faulty Scholar at Purdue. Professor Goldman is also the author of Local Area Networks: A Business-Oriented Approach; 2nd ed. (2000) and Client/Server Information Systems: A Business-Oriented Approach. Professor Goldman maintains an active consulting practice.

From the Back Cover:

LEARN HOW TO DO DATA COMMUNICATIONS!

Updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, Goldman & Rawles's business-oriented approach shows you how to do modern data communications design, rather than just reading about it. The text guides you through the analysis, design, implementation, and management of local area networks, internetworks, wide area networks, and voice communications. You'll learn how to apply data communications and networking technologies to solve real business problems and exploit business opportunities.

Key Features

Updated content that reflects the latest theory and technology.
A business-first, problem-solving approach that starts with the overall business problem, and shows how technology can solve the problem.
Process-oriented thinking models, including the top-down model, input-processing-output model, OSI model, and the client0-server architecture model.
A careful balance of business and technology information, including both hands-on technical information and plenty of real-world business examples.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.