Applied Data Communications: A Business-Oriented Approach [Hardcover]

James E. Goldman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471170674 | ISBN-13: 978-0471170679 | Publication Date: January 7, 1998 | Edition: 2

This practical introduction to data communications takes a "top down" approach that starts by first determining business objectives and then developing a system to meet those objectives. Updated throughout, the second edition features new coverage of network security, network management, enterprise networking and the Internet, Remote Access, and Wireless Networking. The business cases have been updated and more examples and actual networking problems have been added.

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From the Publisher

Uses a practical approach to begin analysis by identifying the business model constraints and objectives, then applying this information to the design of systems. Introduces key thinking models such as the top down and Input Processing Output models used throughout the text as tools for effective data communications and networking analysis and design. Includes numerous business cases, technology reviews and selected articles from professional periodicals. Generously endowed with diagrams illustrating actual implementations and potent applications of networking technology. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

LEARN HOW TO DO DATA COMMUNICATIONS!

Updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, Goldman & Rawles's business-oriented approach shows you how to do modern data communications design, rather than just reading about it. The text guides you through the analysis, design, implementation, and management of local area networks, internetworks, wide area networks, and voice communications. You'll learn how to apply data communications and networking technologies to solve real business problems and exploit business opportunities.

Key Features

• Updated content that reflects the latest theory and technology.
• A business-first, problem-solving approach that starts with the overall business problem, and shows how technology can solve the problem.
• Process-oriented thinking models, including the top-down model, input-processing-output model, OSI model, and the client0-server architecture model.
• A careful balance of business and technology information, including both hands-on technical information and plenty of real-world business examples.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 680 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (January 7, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471170674
• ISBN-13: 978-0471170679
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,216,871 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The book is focused on applying the material., August 12, 1998

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Debra Kendall ([e-mail]) (Charleston, SC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Applied Data Communications: A Business-Oriented Approach (Hardcover)

I just finished a course on data communications at a local college. Since I knew absolutely nothing about the topic. I had nowhere to go but up. Mr Goldman's book is very readable and is chock filled with charts, checkoff lists and such that I will use when I get into the IT field. His objective to get the reader to think in terms of applying the material rather than memorizing it. He suceeds. Does he have any other related works out there? I'll buy them.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Business Oriented, July 21, 2000

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Fares A. Alfares - See all my reviews

This review is from: Applied Data Communications: A Business-Oriented Approach (Hardcover)

one of the best books in its field, gives details yet doesn't go deeper than what business students would like, its language is easy yet specific and use network jargons. in short, buy it.

3.0 out of 5 stars Applied Data Communications book review, May 28, 2010

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This review is from: Applied Data Communications: A Business-Oriented Approach (Hardcover)

This book is a required text for a master's class I am taking. The content is very good and germane to the subject of data communications, but is well dated. Both the book and the associated case studies refer to the technology of the early 2000s. While the basics of technology remain the same, the content should be updated given the price of the book.