Computer Networks: A Systems Approach (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Networking) - Hardcover

Peterson, Larry L.; Davie, Bruce S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1558603689 ISBN 13: 9781558603684

Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann Publishers In, 1996

Synopsis

A systems-oriented view of computer network design that goes beyond current technology to instill in readers a grasp of the underlying concepts and a foundation for making sound network design decisions. By providing an understanding of the components of a network and a feel for how these components fit together to form a complete network, this book empowers readers to design real networks that are both efficient and elegant. It emphasizes network software that transforms raw hardware into richly functional, high performance network systems. Internet protocols are used as examples throughout, providing a practical and immediately relevant focus. Code fragments from the x-kernel, a working network subsystem, illustrate the concepts and demonstrate how the protocols are actually implemented. Computer Networks is thoroughly innovative in both form and content. The content offers a penetrating discussion that explains - not just describes - fundamental networking principles, in practical terms relevant to real world networks of today. The form of each chapter provides the instructor with pedagogical tools that ease course preparation, and that enhance the student's learning experience. Please browse the sample chapters to experience Computer Networks: A Systems Approach online. See a review at Danny Yee's Book Reviews. Authors: Larry L. Peterson is a Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University, and has previously taught at The University of Arizona. He has been involved in the design and evaluation of several network protocols, as well as the design the x-kernel protocol implementation framework. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the ACM Transactions on Computer Systems, has served on program committees for SOSP, SIGCOMM, OSDI, and ASPLOS, and is a member of the Internet's End-to-End Research Group. Bruce Davie is a Cisco Fellow at Cisco Systems, Inc.. He is involved in the development of Tag Switching, MPLS, and quality of service features. He is an active member of both the End-to-End Research Group and the Internet Engineering Task Force, as well as a senior member of the IEEE.

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Synopsis

A systems oriented approach to computer network design, using the Internet as a model for illustrating network protocol design. Chapters on areas such as direct link networks and congestion control offer code fragments from a working protocol environment, the x -kernel, to demonstrate how protocol specifications and design principles are implemente

Edition details

• Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann Publishers In
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1558603689
• ISBN 13: 9781558603684
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 600