Internetwork Routing

Routing is the name given to controlling the method and path of data being transferred across local and wide area networks, and lies at the centre of effecive data communication. Data travelling from one city or country to another can be directed across a number of different routes, and at each stage of its transfer, routers are directing the data across the fastest and most economical path. This text is a complete reference to the subject of internetwork routing, showing network professionals working with large corporate networks how to design, manage and fine tune the corporate internetwork for enhanced data transfer. Performance monitoring, fine tuning of network equipment, managing multiprotocol networks and commercial network management packages are all discussed relative to improving the effectiveness of internetwork routing.