Computer Science

For undergraduate or graduate-level courses in Computer Networks, Internet Technology, Computer Communications and Networks, and Data Communications and Networks in the departments of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Information Science and Engineering.

Building on the strength of his two other successful texts, Stallings' new text provides a fresh “Top Down” and comprehensive “Top Down” survey of the entire field of computer networks and Internet technology—including an up-to-date report of leading-edge technologies. It emphasizes both the fundamental principles as well as the critical role of performance in driving protocol and network design. The basic themes of principles, design approaches, and standards throughout the text unify the discussion.

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 Supplements Include: Power Point Slides, Solutions Manual, Projects, and Tables

• “Top down” organization–Motivates the presentation for students by better providing immediate context.

• Thorough coverage of next-generation Internet protocols–Includes resource reservation (RSVP), multiprotocol label switching (MPLS), real-time and multimedia traffic (SIP and RTP), and the use of IPv6.

  • Provides students with an integrated treatment that explains all of these ingredients and shows how they fit together in a state of the art network.

• Unified coverage of integrated and differentiated services.

  • Gives students a broad technical understanding of TCP performance design issues, including congestion control.

• Unified treatment of congestion in data networks.

  • Explains the underlying principles of this vital topic to students in a unified manner so they will know how to enhance network performance.

• A solid introduction to TCP/IP.

  • Provides a context that makes it easier for students to grasp the relevance of the detailed material that follows.

• Survey of network management.

  • Presents students with a clear overview of the maintenance issues.

• Extensive use of figures and tables.

  • Enhances student comprehension by illustrating the issues discussed in each chapter.

• A variety of pedagogical material–Includes a list of key points at the beginning of each chapter and a recommended reading list, a list of relevant Web sites, a list of key words, a set of review questions, and a set of homework problems at the end of each chapter.

  • Aids students in their study of the material.

• Companion Website -- Access textbook-related resources and support materials for students and instructors maintained by the author.

• Student Resource Site -- Access a wealth of computer science-related information including mathematics reviews, how-to documents, research resources, and career explorations maintained by the author.

• Companion Website -- Access textbook-related resources and support materials for students and instructors maintained by the author.

• Student Resource Site -- Access a wealth of computer science-related information including mathematics reviews, how-to documents, research resources, and career explorations maintained by the author.

(NOTE: Each chapter concludes with Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems.

 0. Reader's Guide.

I. FUNDAMENTALS.

II. INTERNET APPLICATIONS.

III. TRANSPORT PROTOCOLS.

IV. QUALITY OF SERVICE IN IP NETWORKS.

V. INTERNET ROUTING.

VI. NETWORK AND LINK LAYERS.

VII. MANAGEMENT TOPICS.

Networking--Intro (Computer Science)
Computer Networks [CORE TEXTS] (Electrical and Computing Engineering)

"I particularly like the discussion of the Internet and the TCP/IP protocol suite up front. The overall emphasis on the Internet is right on. Most books show their age by framing their discussion of networking in terms of the OSI reference model." — Daniel Zappala, University of Oregon

William Stallings has made a unique contribution to understanding the broad sweep of technical developments in computer networking and computer architecture. The author of 18 books on the subject, he has six times received the prize for best Computer Science and Engineering textbook of the year from the Textbook and Academic Authors Association. He is an independent consultant whose clients have included computer and networking manufacturers and customers, software development firms, and leading-edge government research institutions. Dr. Stallings holds a Ph.D. from M.LT. in Computer Science. He created and maintains the Computer Science Student Resource Site at WilliamStallings.com/StudentSupport.html.

Computer Networking with Internet Protocols and Technology, the newest book by award-winning author William Stallings, provides a clear and comprehensive survey of computer networks and leading edge Internet technologies. This top down approach is organized in a modular fashion permitting professors or professionals to design a course or plan of study to meet their own needs.

Major problems confronting network designers include the need to support multimedia and real-time traffic, to control congestion, and to provide different levels of quality of service (QoS) to different applications. The text incorporates solutions to these problems in discussion of principles, design approaches, and an up-to-date survey of developments in Internet-based protocols and algorithms. A comprehensive website and supplementary materials help professors implement the text into their courses, and assist students and professionals in learning about network performance and design with hands-on projects.

• Top-down, flexible, modular organization provides teaching adaptability and reader motivation.
• Reporting on next-generation Internet protocols explains RSVP, MPLS, SIP and RTP and how they fit together.
• Unified examination compares Integrated and Differentiated Services (IS and DS).
• In-depth coverage introducing TCP/IP, its performance, and congestion control offers a foundation for detailed advanced material.
• Comprehensive survey of network security and network management covers the requirements and design issues involved in managing and safe guarding distributed systems.

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  © 2004 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131411004 | ISBN-13: 9780131411005
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• Author Website
  Stallings
  © 2004 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131411004 | ISBN-13: 9780131411005
  URL: http://www.prenhall.com/stallings
  
  
  

• Author Website
  Stallings
  © 2004 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131411004 | ISBN-13: 9780131411005
  URL: http://www.prenhall.com/stallings
  

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