Handbook Of Business Data Communications

Do you need a one-volume lesson about business applications of the Internet and other computer-based hardware and software? This book provides comprehensive coverage of four major areas: The Internet and Data Communications Basics, Popular Types of Networks, Design, Implementation, and Management Issues in a Network Environment, and Data Communication and Internet Applications. The Handbook of Business Data Communications looks briefly at the major corporations working in each category. In addition to practical examples, short case studies, and summaries of emerging issues in data communications, Professor Bidgoli discusses personal, social, organizational, and legal issues surrounding the use of networks and business software. Easy to use, balanced, and up-to-date, the Handbook has both answers and insights into future trends in business data communications. Key Features * An industry profile begins each chapter, providing readers with ways to learn more about the products they use * Numerous case studies of businesses throughout the book highlight applications topics * Includes balanced presentations of current and emerging technologies as well as useful discussions of security issues and measures * Presents thorough examinations of the Internet and intranets/extranets * Social, organizational, and legal materials provide context for data communications information * Summaries and review questions reinforce the aims of each chapter

The fifth edition of this popular book presents the fundamental concepts of data communications, networking, distributed applications, and network management and security; and uses real world case studies to explicate business environment and business management and staff issues.Up-to-date coverage of key issues-the use of the Internet, intranets, and extranets support business objectives, LANs, WANs, high-speed networks, asychronous transfer mode (ATM) and TCP/IP.Accessible presentation for information systems managers, telecommunications managers, product marketing personnel, and system support specialists.

Business Data Communications, 6th edition,meets the need for a clearly written and understandable overview of networking and data communications in today's businesses. With its up-to-date coverage and its blend of technical and managerial concepts, this book recognizes today's major trends and stresses the business perspective for technologies that professionals work with on a daily basis.This book begins with Internet topics before covering more traditional data communication concepts, such as voice networks, modems, LANs, WANs Internetworking technologies, network management, and network security.For network administrators, network managers, and network engineers.

Included in this work is coverage of the Internet and WWW, with a detailed examination of Intranets. Real-world case studies and Web courses are used to support the pedagogy.

This textbook reflects the latest trends in business data communications and addresses basic concepts such as local area networks, protocols, network management, and network software without excessive detail or overly technical discussions.