Computer Network Principles and Practical Techniques (Second Edition)

Author: Gao Yang
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book provides a detailed introduction to the fundamental principles, methods, application technologies, and case studies of computer networks. The entire book is organized around the main theme of fundamental theory — practical technology — practical application. Part I covers fundamental theory, including an introduction to computer networks and data communication, which are the foundations of computer networks. Part II dedicates significant to practical technology, covering technologies such as local area networks (LANs), network interconnection, wide area networks (WANs), Internet, Intranet, and Extranet, network management, network security, network data management, and network operating systems. Part III focuses on practical applications, including network design and case studies. Building on the introduction of network planning and network design in computer network engineering, this section presents case studies of a corporate CIMS network design, a city's e-government system design, and a financial institution's fault-tolerant network design, respectively, introducing design methods and steps from different application perspectives. The book features a well-structured system, clear concepts, and thorough explanations of principles. It emphasizes both the introduction of fundamental principles and technology while highlighting practical applications, closely integrating theory with practice. The content is novel and highly readable. This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate students majoring in management and business disciplines in universities, as well as for undergraduate students in other engineering fields who are not computer science majors. Additionally, it serves as an excellent reference book or training manual for engineering and technical personnel, as well as managers involved in the development and maintenance of computer network systems.