Computer Networks and the Internet

Author: Edward Yourdon Carl Argila; Translator: Yin Renkun Tian Jinlan Ma Xiaoqin
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: This book is divided into four parts. The first part outlines the structure and function of hardware. The second part focuses on packet switching, introducing next-hop routing, switching, and protocol layers after describing various network characteristics, and elaborates on the process of packet switching with examples of Ethernet, FDDI, token ring, and ATM. The third part covers network interconnection, detailing the TCP and ARP protocols after introducing the structure of the internet. The fourth part discusses network applications, starting with the client/server model used in network applications, explaining the Domain Name System (DNS) and domain name resolution in applications, as well as electronic mail, file transfer, and web browsing, including the interpretation and application of dynamic CGI documents and active Java documents.
This book emphasizes concepts and principles, as the original author states, "The knowledge students learn now may become outdated in 10 years, but the principles will remain." It is suitable for advanced undergraduate courses and graduate courses for students lacking network knowledge. The total course hours are approximately two semesters.
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