Computer Networks: A Systems Approach, Second Edition (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Networking)
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (740 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1558605142 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 749 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Great--if you already know a little" according to Vijay Madhavapeddi. This book is ideal for people who know a little bit about networking. If you have studied from Stallings and/or Tanenbaum, then you will appreciate it even more. For a beginner, this might look difficult. But persistence will pay off handsomely.The book explains how real world networks are built. Both software and hardware issues are discussed nicely. I can think of no better book that talks about the entire field of networking in general and yet manages to give a good amount of information of the real world. Go get it NOW!. A welcome revision of an already fine book A few months ago, I needed to quickly re-educate myself about Weighted Fair Queueing (WFQ). I have a bunch of networking texts on my bookshelf, but I automatically reached for the first edition of Peterson & Davie. I got what I needed: a clear, thorough, yet self-contained discussion. I even got a little extra from the text, which pointed me at other related topics and raised some open problems.It's true that several of those other books cover WFQ, but I've learned over the last few years that I might as well start with Peterson & Davie, because I usually end up there. They . A must for anyone starting with networks There's little question that networks are more important now than they ever have been. This book is perfect for anyone who wants a broad understanding of computer networks, both of their history and evolution, and important issues today. If you're looking for a text covering network programming, look elsewhere, since most of the code samples are only there for illustrative purposes, and are thus brief or incomplete. Instead, what you'll find here is extensive coverage of issues involved with network design, such as network protocols, security issues, congestion control, rout
New to this edition, operating system-independent C code is used with pseudocode to illustrate protocol implementation throughout. Peterson and Davie focus on systems-how they interweave technology and technique to meet practical needs. Equip your students with an understanding that helps them keep pace with Internet time.In this carefully focused revision of the best-selling first edition, authors Peterson and Davie reiterate their commitment to a systems-oriented approach to networking instruction. The second edition has been thoroughly updated to cover the most recent advances in networking, including:* a new chapter on security techniques - PGP, IPSEC, secure sockets and firewalls* a new chapter on application layer protocols - SMTP, HTTP, SNMP, DNS and RT