Business data communication: Classic foreign electronic information textbooks

Author: (USA) Fred E. Hirsch
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features:
This book features:
· Numerous illustrations to help students better understand technical concepts.
· A case study: Through it, students can gain a concrete understanding of the concepts introduced in each chapter and see how these concepts are applied in real life.
· The Business in Focus section provides specific business applications, demonstrating how networks connect with the business world and enhancing students' understanding of networks.
· The Technology in Focus section offers additional technical information for certain concepts, deepening students' and instructors' comprehension.
· Each chapter concludes with exercises to help students reinforce their knowledge.
· The book covers all the essential information on the latest network topics, such as security and e-commerce.
· It adopts a rigorous organizational structure, making it easier for students to master the entire content.
This book elaborates on the fundamental topics of data communication in a business context. It consistently emphasizes the integration of important network technology concepts with practical business applications to help you gain a profound understanding. The authors, with a teaching purpose in mind, list the learning objectives and an overview of each chapter at the beginning. The book is divided into four parts:
Part I introduces the basics of data communication, including the five functional layers of the Internet model, transmission media, as well as telephone and cable networks.
Part II covers LAN and WAN technologies.
Part III explores network interconnection technology—Internet.
Part IV discusses network security and management.