Data communication

Author: Stalling
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book provides a detailed introduction to the fundamental knowledge, application technologies, and development trends of data communication and computer networks in the business field. The book is divided into six parts. Part 1 introduces the special requirements for data communication in a business environment. Part 2 covers the basic concepts of TCP/IP and the Internet. Part 3 explains the fundamental knowledge of data communication, including transmission media, data link control protocols, multiplexing, and compression. Part 4 discusses network interconnection technologies, covering the basic techniques of wide area networks (WANs) and local area networks (LANs). Part 5 introduces typical applications in a business environment, such as Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Part 6 addresses network management issues, discussing e-commerce, network management protocols, and network security. The content of the book is both in-depth and accessible, making it suitable for a wide range of readers. It can serve as a textbook or reference material for students at the college, undergraduate, and graduate levels studying computer networks or communication networks. The book adopts a case-based teaching approach, making it particularly suitable for students of electronic and information engineering, information management, or network management. For researchers and engineers engaged in network research, network engineering, or technical services, this book is also an excellent reference.