Understanding Data Communications (7th Edition) (Sams Understanding Series) - Softcover

Held, Gilbert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0672322161 ISBN 13: 9780672322167

Publisher: AddisonWesley Professional, 2002

Synopsis

Understanding Data Communications, Seventh Edition is the modern bible of data communications. It covers how data communications systems and their various hardware and software components work. In addition to this, the concepts covered allow the reader to access their current forms of data communication to determine systems best suit their current needs. Covering a vast range of topics from data networking to data communication security, this book focuses on the present and future of data communications. New material from the previous edition includes wireless technologies and security. The author provides a basis for understanding data communications in general, and provides expertise on setting up and securing types of communications systems. Organized like it's highly successful 6th edition, this book can be tailored to the needs of both the computer professional and student. It approaches data communications in a tutorial format, challenging the reader with questions following every chapter to assess what has been learned. In addition to this, the author provides additional resources to the computer professional that wants a more in-depth account of specific concepts.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Understanding Data Communications, Seventh Edition is the modern bible of data communications. Covering a vast range of topics from networking to security, this book focuses on the present and future of data communications. You'll learn about the numerous technologies that provide individuals, corporations, government agencies, and countries the ability to work smarter and learn faster. This book provides the detailed information necessary to understand how different communications technologies (from wired to wireless LANs to satellite systems) operate and how they can be used. Organized like its highly successful 6th edition, this book can be tailored to the needs of both the computer professional and student.

In Understanding Data Communications, Seventh Edition you will:

• Learn complex data communications concepts clearly and concisely within a tutorial format from an award-winning author
• Learn how different types of transmission systems operate
• Understand how to set up wired and wireless LANs
• Obtain an appreciation for the evolution and utilization of communications technology
• Acquire knowledge concerning the use of security tools and techniques
• Learn how the TCP/IP protocol suite operates and its role in supporting Internet applications
• Become conversant in the latest data communications technologies to include voice over IP

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About the Author

Gilbert Held is an internationally recognized author and lecturer who specializes in the applications of computer and communications technology. He is a frequent lecturer and conducts seminars on topics such as LAN/WAN internetworking, data compression, and PC hardware and software. Held is the author of more than 40 books on computers and communications technology and has won several awards for his technical excellence in writing.

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Edition details

• Publisher: AddisonWesley Professional
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0672322161
• ISBN 13: 9780672322167
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 784