Computer Networks
A Systems Approach
Nonfiction, Computers, Networking & Communications, General Computing, Internet
| Author: | Larry L. Peterson, Bruce S. Davie | ISBN: | 9780123850607 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science | Publication: | March 2, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Morgan Kaufmann | Language: | English |
| Author: | Larry L. Peterson, Bruce S. Davie |
| ISBN: | 9780123850607 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science |
| Publication: | March 2, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Morgan Kaufmann |
| Language: | English |
This best-selling and classic book teaches you the key principles of computer networks with examples drawn from the real world of network and protocol design. Using the Internet as the primary example, the authors explain various protocols and networking technologies. Their systems-oriented approach encourages you to think about how individual network components fit into a larger, complex system of interactions. Whatever your perspective, whether it be that of an application developer, network administrator, or a designer of network equipment or protocols, you will come away with a "big picture" understanding of how modern networks and their applications are built.
*Completely updated content with expanded coverage of the topics of utmost importance to networking professionals and students, including P2P, wireless, security, and applications.
*Increased focus on application layer issues where innovative and exciting research and design is currently the center of attention.
*Free downloadable network simulation software and lab experiments manual available.
This best-selling and classic book teaches you the key principles of computer networks with examples drawn from the real world of network and protocol design. Using the Internet as the primary example, the authors explain various protocols and networking technologies. Their systems-oriented approach encourages you to think about how individual network components fit into a larger, complex system of interactions. Whatever your perspective, whether it be that of an application developer, network administrator, or a designer of network equipment or protocols, you will come away with a "big picture" understanding of how modern networks and their applications are built.
*Completely updated content with expanded coverage of the topics of utmost importance to networking professionals and students, including P2P, wireless, security, and applications.
*Increased focus on application layer issues where innovative and exciting research and design is currently the center of attention.
*Free downloadable network simulation software and lab experiments manual available.
