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Data and Computer Communications, 9e, is a two-time winner of the best Computer Science and Engineering textbook of the year award from the Textbook and Academic Authors Association. It is ideal for one/two-semester courses in Computer Networks, Data Communications, and Communications Networks in CS, CIS, and Electrical Engineering departments. With a focus on the most current technology and a convenient modular format, this best-selling text offers a clear and comprehensive survey of the entire data and computer communications field. Emphasizing both the fundamental principles as well as the critical role of performance in driving protocol and network design, it explores in detail all the critical technical areas in data communications, wide-area networking, local area networking, and protocol design.
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Intended to cover the Networking section of the Draft ACM/IEEE/AIS Computing Curricula 2005 standard, this volume presents an overview of computer networking and data communication. Divided into sections examining data principles, wide area networks, local area networks, Internet transport protocols and network security, this volume outlines both the theoretical principles behind computer communication and provides practical examples of specific networking problems and processes. The ninth edition of this comprehensive textbook includes new and updated information in several study areas including advances in broadband infrastructure and coverage, 4G wireless networks, virtual LANs and new security threats and tools. Each chapter includes review questions and homework problems and access to additional online resources, including extra chapters, examples, and animated illustrations. A teacher's test bank is also provided. Stallings is an award winning technology textbook author and networking expert. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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