Top-Down Network Design

by Priscilla Oppenheimer

A systems analysis approach to enterprise network design Top-Down Network Design is a practical and comprehensive guide to designing enterprise networks that are reliable, secure, and manageable. Using illustrations and real-world examples, it teaches a systematic method for network design that can be applied to campus LANs, remote-access networks, WAN links, and large-scale internetworks. You will learn to analyze business and technical requirements, examine traffic flow and QoS requirements, and select protocols and technologies based on performance goals. You will also develop an understanding of network performance factors such as network utilization, throughput, accuracy, efficiency, delay, and jitter. Several charts and job aids will help you apply a top-down approach to network design.

Genres: Reference, Technology, Engineering, Technical

592 pages, Hardcover

First published December 23, 1998

Reviews

[Bartek Krawczyk · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book is from 1998 and it shows. I hoped for some general recommendations one can follow while designing computer networks. I got some but expected more. I do not recommend for any IT specialist working couple of years in the field. Especially having in mind current price of this book.

[Brian · Rating 2 out of 5]

2nd class, book 2/2...

[Haneen · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Linda · Rating 1 out of 5]

School text

[William S Ogle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thorough book

Pretty dry to read, but the info is all here.

I recommend taking notes as you read. It helps with content absorption.

[Bryce · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book for what it is. Fundamentals are sound, though the details lose relevance with age. The plot was predictable. No character development.