Business Data Networks and Telecommunications by Raymond R. Panko

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Synopsis

In addition to the core chapters, there are 10 advanced modules on additional topics.

Presents coverage on a broad spectrum of topics, including large systems, PC communications, applications, OSI, TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, as well as SNA, the Internet, and JAVA.

Gives serious consideration to PC networking and client/server computing, (Ch. 8, Advanced Module I).

Focuses on applications such as e-mail, groupware, and client/server database processing.

Concentrates on what is going to be important in the future, particularly TCP/IP for communication above the individual subnet layers.

Internet exercises tied to the Website. Pg ___

For on-line exercises visit the book's Website at: http://www.prenhall.com/panko.

End of Chapter Material includes Review Questions, Detailed Review Questions, Thought Questions and Suggested Projects.

Annotation

An MIS-oriented introductory networking text. Introduces networking concepts, emphasizing Internet TCP/IP concepts and protocol layers. Covers terminal-host communication, LAN technologies, local and enterprise internets, and PC networking. Discusses management standards and systems, examines networked communication applications (groupware and videoconferencing), database applications, and reengineering. Study aids and supplementary materials are available on the Web.

Booknews

A modular textbook about all forms of electronic communication involving computers, with 11 core chapters and 10 advanced topic chapters. Topics include the basic communication model, standards agencies and architectures, the computer (transport) layer, Internet access via CSLIP and PPP, terminal emulation, telephone transmission, asynchronous ascii transmission, IEEE LAN standards, Nupools, SCMA/CS and the 802.3 Mac layer frame, the 802.5 token-ring network, local internets, network management, and the OSI architecture. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.