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Test Bank For Data Communications and Computer Networks A Business User's Approach 8th Edition
Preface
Ch 1: Introduction to Computer Networks and Data Communications
The Language of Computer Networks
The Big Picture of Networks
Common Examples of Communications Networks
Convergence
Network Architectures
The TCP/IP Protocol Suite in Action
Summary
Ch 2: Fundamentals of Data and Signals
Data and Signals
Converting Data into Signals
Data Codes
Data and Signal Conversions in Action: Two Examples
Summary
Ch 3: Conducted and Wireless Media
Conducted Media
Wireless Media
Media Selection Criteria
Conducted Media in Action: Two Examples
Wireless Media in Action: Three Examples
Summary
Ch 4: Making Connections
Interfacing a Computer to Peripheral Devices
Data Link Connections
Terminal-to-Mainframe Computer Connections
Making Computer Connections in Action
Summary
Ch 5: Making Connections Efficient: Multiplexing and Compression
Frequency Division Multiplexing
Time Division Multiplexing
Wavelength Division Multiplexing
Code Division Multiplexing
Discrete Multitone
Comparison of Multiplexing Techniques
Compression-Lossless vs. Lossy
Business Multiplexing in Action
Summary
Ch 6: Errors, Error Detection, and Error Control
Noise and Errors
Error Prevention
Error Detection
Error Control
Error Detection in Action
Summary
Ch 7: Local Area Networks: Part I
Primary Function of Local Area Networks
Advantages and Disadvantages of Local Area Networks
The First Local Area Network: The Bus/Tree
A More Modern LAN
Switches
Wired Ethernet
Wired Ethernet Frame Format
LANs in Action: A Small Office Solution
Summary
Ch 8: Local Area Networks: Part II
Wireless Ethernet
Network Operating Systems
Network Operating Systems Past and Present
Servers
Network Support Software
Software Licensing Agreements
LAN Support Devices
LAN Software in Action: A Small Company Makes a Choice
Wireless Networking in Action: Creating a Wireless LAN for Home
Summary
Ch 9: Introduction to Metropolitan Area Networks and Wide Area Networks
Metropolitan Area Network Basics
Wide Area Network Basics
Routing
Network Congestion
WANs in Action: The Smartphone
Summary
Ch 10: The Internet
Internet Protocols
The World Wide Web
Internet Services
The Internet and Business
The Future of the Internet
The Internet in Action: A Company Creates a VPN
Summary
Ch 11: Voice and Data Delivery Networks
The Basic Telephone System
Digital Subscriber Line
Cable Modems
T-1 Leased Line Service
Frame Relay
Asynchronous Transfer Mode
MPLS and VPN
Summary of the Data Delivery Services
Convergence
Telecommunications Systems in Action: A Company Makes a Service Choice
Summary
Ch 12: Network Security
Common System Attacks
Physical Protection
Controlling Access
Securing Data
Securing Communications
Security Policy Design Issues
Network Security in Action: Making Wireless LANs Secure
Summary
Ch 13: Network Design and Management
Systems Development Life Cycle
Network Modeling
Feasibility Studies
Capacity Planning
Creating a Baseline
Network Administrator Skills
Generating Usable Statistics
Network Diagnostic Tools
Capacity Planning and Network Design in Action: Better Box Corporation
Summary
Glossary
Index