Business data communications : introductory concepts and techniques / Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Judy A. Serwatka

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATIONS
Learning objectives
Introduction
What is data communications
Net works
Basic components of a communication
E.tc

CHAPTER 2: FUNDAMENTAL OF DATA COMMUNICATIONS
Learning objectives
Introduction
Signal representative
Digital signals versus analog signals
Data codes
E.tc

CHAPTER 3: COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA
Learning objectives
Introduction
Conducted media
Radiated media
E.tc

CHAPTER 4: COMMUNICATION TERMINALS
Learning objectives
Introduction
Computers
Terminals
Network configurations
E.tc

CHAPTER 5: COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
Learning objectives
Introduction
Multiplexers
Concentrators
E.tc

CHAPTER 6: DATA TRANSMISSION
Learning objectives
Introduction
Modulation
Transmission direction
E.tc

CHAPTER 7: PROTOCOLS
Learning objectives
Introduction
The role of software in a network
Protocols
E.tc

CHAPTER 8: NETWORK BASICS
Learning objectives
Introduction
Basic network concepts
Networking techniques
Routing
E.tc

CHAPTER 9: WIDE AREA NETWORKS
Learning objectives
Introduction
Network connections
Wide area network topologies
E.tc

CHAPTER 10: THE INTERNET
Learning objectives
Introduction
History of the internet
Internet addressing
E.tc

CHAPTER 11: LOCAL AREA NETWORKS
Learning objectives
Introduction
LAN Hardware
LAN topologies
Protocols
E.tc

CHAPTER 12: DISTRIBUTED NETWORKS
Learning objectives
Introduction
Overview of distributed systems
Types of distributed systems
E.tc

CHAPTER 13: NETWORK MANAGEMENT
Learning objectives
Introduction
Objectives of network management
Meeting the objectives
E.tc

CHAPTER 14: NETWORK MANAGEMENT
Learning objectives
Introduction
Types of software
Software functions
E.tc

Includes index