High Performance Communication Networks 2E
International Student Edition
2nd Edition
Published on 26. October 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
693 pages
978-1-55860-654-8 (ISBN)
Description
By focusing on the convergence of the telephone, computer networking, cable TV, and wireless industries, this fully revised second edition explains current and emerging networking technologies. The authors proceed from fundamental principles to develop a comprehensive understanding of network architectures, protocols, control, performance, and economics. Communications engineers, computer scientists, network administrators and managers will appreciate the book for its perspectives on the innovations that impact their work. Students will be enriched by the descriptive and thorough coverage of networking, giving them the knowledge to explore rewarding career opportunities.
Reviews / Votes
A comprehensive view of networking technologies, their future directions, economic drivers for network growth, and analytical techniques to help get the most out of network resources. The book is very well written, and will be extremely valuable to practitioners and researchers alike.-Bharat Doshi, Lucent Technologies
In a field where the rapid development of technology has made complete coverage in a single text almost impossible, this book is an exception. It represents a singular accomplishment of clarity, precision, accuracy, and topical currency. Its friendly style is complemented by insights, breadth, and a unique blend of traditional and innovative presentation.
-Anthony Ephremides, University of Maryland
The second edition covers new technologies that have emerged in the last few years. I have successfully used it in teaching at Stanford University. I believe this book is also very useful to a wide range of professionals who are trying to keep pace with the rapid developments in the field.
-Nicholas Bambos, Stanford University
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
San Francisco
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
College/higher education
Computer Science Students
Edition type
New edition
Weight
1190 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55860-654-8 (9781558606548)
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Persons
Jean Walrand, a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at UC-Berkelely, is a recipient of the Lanchester Prize and a fellow of both the IEEE and the Belgian American Educational Foundation. His research interests include stochastic processes, queuing theory, communication networks, and control systems. His other books include An Introduction to Queuing Networks (1988) and Communication Networks: A First Course (1998). He is co-founder of Odyssia Systems, a Berkeley-based company specializing in the development of IP-QoS systems. < Pravin Varaiya is the Nortel Networks Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at UC-Berkeley. A fellow of the IEEE and a member of the NAE, he has been engaged in teaching and research in communication networks for two decades. He is co-Principal Investigator on the NSF-sponsored Internet Demand Experiment (INDEX) and WebTP projects, as well as on an ONR-sponsored project dealing with ad hoc networks for unmanned air vehicles.
Content
Overview: History of Communication Networks. Networking Principles. Future Networks. Network Services and Layered Architectures: Applications. Information Exchange. Network Services. High- Performance Networks. Network Elements. Basic Network Mechanisms. Layered Architecture. Open Data Network Model. Network Bottlenecks. Packet-Switched Networks: OSI and IP Models. Ethernet (IEEE 802.3). Token Ring (IEEE 802.5). FDDI. DQDB. Frame Relay. SMDS. Summary of Packet-Switched Networks. Internet . Circuit-Switched Networks: Performance of Circuit-Switched Networks. SONET. Dense Wave-Division Multiplexing. Fiber to the Home. Digital subscriber line. Intelligent Networks. CATV. Asynchronous Transfer Mode: Main Features of ATM. ATM Header Structure. ATM Adaptation Layer. Management and Control. BISDN. Internetworking with ATM. Control of Networks: Objectives and Methods of Control. Circuit-Switched Networks. Datagram Networks. ATM Networks. Control of Networks: Mathematical Background: Markov Chains. Circuit-Switched Networks. Datagram Networks. ATM Networks. Network Economics: The Derived Demand for Network Services. Internet Service Providers. Network Charges: Theory and Practice.A Billing and Provisioniong System for Internet Connections. Pricing a Single Resource. Pricing for ATM Services. Optical Networks: Optical Links. Subcarrier Multiplexing. WDM Systems. Optical Networks. Switching: Switch Performance Measures. Time- and Space-Division Switching. Modular Switch Designs. Packet Switching. Distributed Buffe. Shared Buffer. Output Buffer. Input Buffer. Toward a Global Multimedia Network: Attributes of the Global Network. Technology Areas. Challenges.