| STRATEGIC NETWORKING |
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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 |
| "...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 |
| "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 |