LOCAL AREA NETWORKS The Next Generation

The Second Edition of the classic bestseller will aid users in the successful set up and maintenance of important micro-to-mainframe links, and will also solve a host of other networking problems. Combining data on the technical, organizational and practical issues of LANs, the author presents real-...

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Main Author: Madron, Thomas W (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Wiley 1990
©1990
Edition:2nd Edition
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Summary:The Second Edition of the classic bestseller will aid users in the successful set up and maintenance of important micro-to-mainframe links, and will also solve a host of other networking problems. Combining data on the technical, organizational and practical issues of LANs, the author presents real-world help for successful implementation and maintenance of all types of networks. Updated sections focus on designing a microcomputer-based LAN, LANs in the micro-to-mainframe link, CSMA/CS Systems, Token Bus and Token Ring Systems, and LAN Standards. Special attention is given to the software environment of LANs and software tools for better LAN management. New sections include Metropolitan Area Networks, Network Operating Systems, Servers, MAC Level Bridges, Network Layer Bridges, and Vendor LAN Strategies.
Physical Description:xiii, 306 pages illustrations 24cm
ISBN:0471522503