Data Communications and Computer Networks: A Business User’s Approach, 8th Edition

Providing essential information for business managers, computer programmers, system designers, as well as home computer users, DATABASE COMMUNICATIONS AND COMPUTER NETWORKS, 8e provides a thorough introduction that includes coverage of the language of computer networks as well as the effects of data communications on business and society. Balancing technical concepts with everyday issues, it equips you with a solid understanding of the basic features, operations, and limitations of different types of computer networks. It offers full coverage of wireless technologies, industry convergence, compression techniques, network security, LAN technologies, VoIP, and error detection and correction. The Eighth Edition also offers up-to-the-minute coverage of near field communications, updated USB interface, lightning interface, and IEEE 802.11 ac and ad wireless standards, firewall updates, router security problems, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, zero-client workstations, and Internet domain names.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Computer Networks and Data Communications
Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Data and Signals
Chapter 3 Conducted and Wireless Media
Chapter 4 Making Connections
Chapter 5 Making Connections Efficient: Multiplexing and Compression
Chapter 6 Errors, Error Detection, and Error Control
Chapter 7 Local Area Networks: Part I
Chapter 8 Local Area Networks: Part II
Chapter 9 Introduction to Metropolitan Area Networks and Wide Area Networks
Chapter 10 The Internet
Chapter 11 Voice and Data Delivery Networks
Chapter 12 Network Security
Chapter 13 Network Design and Management