cover

STRATEGIC NETWORKING
From LAN and WAN
to Information Superhighways


Note: Due to a change in publication and distribution, the Strategic Networking book is currently only available through the New York University (Main) Book Center, 18 Washington Place, New York, NY 10012 tel: 212-998-4667 and through their website at:

https://www.bookstores.nyu.edu

How to Order Online through the NYU Bookstores Web

  1. You can check availability and ordering for the Strategic Networking book on the NYU Bookstores Find a Book Inquiry and Ordering page:

    https://www.bookstores.nyu.edu/WKSCRIPTS3/wkf?BEGIN.ORDER.PROCESS

  2. On the Find a Book Inquiry and Ordering page, click on the by ISBN field (radio button) and type (or copy/paste) 9781850322030 in the ISBN: field. Then submit your search request by scrolling down and clicking on the Begin Search button.

  3. On the Book Selection page, you can check to see how many books are in stock and the price. Type a value for the number of books you want to order in the Order Quantity field. Then click on the Add to Book Bag button.

  4. On the Book Bag page, the extended price is displayed and you can click on lower cost shipping option (if desired). Then click on one of the (radio button) choices for your NYU affiliation. If you are not affiliated with NYU, select No Affiliation. At this point, you can proceed to purchase by clicking on the Checkout button.

  5. On the Order Form page, you can complete your order online through a secure transaction by providing billing, shipping, and credit card payment method information. When you are finished, click on the Complete Checkout button and your order will be processed.

How to Order by Phone

You can also order by phone and ask questions about the book order by calling the BookCenter at 212-998-4667.

Email Inquiries

You can email your comments and inquiries to NYU Bookstores at book.web@nyu.edu

Book Description and Reviews

This book introduces strategic networking concepts to meet the demands of global and heterogeneous networking environments. With coverage of network components, planning, and implementation, it provides a comprehensive introduction for business professionals, managers, educators, and students. Network professionals can also use the book to stay abreast of quickly changing technologies and standards. Extensive coverage of Internet services and applications such as the Web, e-mail, ftp, and more provide an "Internet book within a book."

Practical descriptions and examples abound, such as coverage of remote and mobile networking, fiber and wireless communications, and many other emerging technologies. To keep information integrated and current, it uses extensive cross references, print references, and "Net References" that map networking topics to Internet addresses. It also includes resource lists for information, industry contacts, and materials.

Table of Contents:

Transmission Media
Topologies, Techniques, and Technologies
Network Components
Operating Systems and Environments
Network Services
Designing and Implementing Networks
Protocols
System Administration
Internetwork Servers and Gateways
Internet Services and Applications
Disaster Recovery and Contingency
Organizational and Social Issues
Resources


Here's what reviewers have to say about Strategic Networking:

"...Smart, comprehensive yet concise overview to computer networking, from the LAN to WAN to the Internet. Perfect for the non-technical manager who needs to grasp the high-level concepts, as well as the computer professional who needs to keep abreast of state-of-the-art technology."
- Computer Book Review

"...a useful introductory volume on the rather broad topics of networking and internetworking, with a focus on assessing their strategic potential for organizations." "..the topics are well presented, and the references - especially the links to Web resources - make the book quite unique."
- Internet World (iWorld)

"...one of the most useful single-volume references on networking."
- The Irish Times


Here's what readers have to say about Strategic Networking:

"Since networking is the life blood of enterprise systems in the 1990's and into the 21st century, this book is an indispensable reference, not only for hard-to-find information on standards and protocols, but also for its global and accessible view of networking."
- Bill Bysinger, Former CIO, Aldus Corp.
Chief Technology Officer, Health Systems Technologies

"A peerless, hyper-linked resource for learning about networks through the Internet."
- Tony Messina, Technology Director
The American School In London



Updated as of January 3, 2010
© 1996-2010 by Program House - All Rights Reserved
programhouse