Data Communications and Computer Networks: A Business User’s Approach

by Curt M. White

Data communications and computer networks are vital in today's business world. Whether your career entails business management, computer programming, system design, or a related area, DATABASE COMMUNICATIONS AND COMPUTER NETWORKS, 7th Edition will give you the thorough understanding you need of basic features, operations, and limitations of different types of computer networks. The Seventh Edition retains many of the elements that made past editions so popular, including readability, coverage of the most current technologies, and a balanced presentation of both technical and practical everyday aspects of data communications. This book offers full coverage of wireless technologies, industry convergence, compression techniques, network security, LAN technologies, VoIP, and error detection and correction.

Genres: Computer Science, Nonfiction, Technology, Read For School

448 pages, Hardcover

First published February 29, 2012

Reviews

[Jason Payne · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had this class way back in undergrad. I swear this is the same book I had then, unchanged. Any self-respecting networking tome cannot have any heading with "Metropolitan Area Network" that's not at least a little tongue-in-cheek, yet this stale, dry tome has the same approach to the subject I remember back in 199x. At least it did away with the sections on 2bT, 5bT, and vampire-tap cabling. But there's too much of a stench of vacuum tubes about this text.

[Alisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good overview from an MIS point of view; great diagrams. Wish the book's 'In Action' (practical application) sections were more extensive; as it stands, the book is just too much overview with emphasis on rote learning.

[Alaka · Rating 1 out of 5]

good