| In this new edition of their
classic and bestselling textbook, authors Larry Peterson and
Bruce Davie continue to emphasize why networks work the way
they do. Their "system approach" treats the network
as a system composed of interrelated building blocks (as opposed
to strict layers), giving students and professionals the best
possible conceptual foundation on which to understand current
networking technologies, as well as the new ones that will
quickly take their place.
Incorporating instructor and user feedback, this edition
has also been fully updated and includes all-new material
on MPLS and switching, wireless and mobile technology, peer-to-peer
networks, Ipv6, overlay and content distribution networks,
and more. As in the past, all instruction is rigorously framed
by problem statements and supported by specific protocol references,
C-code examples, and thought-provoking end-of-chapter exercises.
New to the edition is a downloadable network stimulation
lab manual that allows students to visualize and experiment
with core networking technologies in direct coordination with
the book's discussion. Thanks to this and many other enhancements,
Computer Networks: A Systems Approach remains an essential
resource for a successful classroom experience and a rewarding
career in networking. |
