Computer Networks - Internet Protocols and Technology (English Version)

Author: Stalling
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book clearly and thoroughly explains computer networks and advanced internet technologies using a top-down approach. The main content is divided into seven parts. First, it introduces the basics of computer networks and the internet, including the history and current state of the internet, as well as the OSI and TCP/IP protocols. The second part covers various applications on the internet. The third part discusses transport protocols, including TCP and UDP, and also introduces end-to-end performance and congestion management. The fourth part focuses on congestion control and quality of service, including the protocols used. The fifth part explains the main methods of internet routing. The sixth part covers the protocols and technologies at the network and link layers that support internet data transmission. The seventh part introduces the important topics of network security and network management. This book is suitable as a textbook for senior undergraduate or early graduate students in computer science, information management, and related fields, as well as a useful reference for IT professionals.