Applied Data Communications: A Business-Oriented Approach (Hardcover)

by James E. Goldman (Author)

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Product Description
This book provides process-oriented thinking models with which students can organize their problem solving approach. These models are reinforced and used throughout the text rather than merely being introduced in a single chapter on network design. Examples of such models include: Top Down Model, Input-Processing-Output Model, Hardware-Software-Media Model, OSI Model, and Client/Server Architecture Model. A real-world, practical approach to the industry is supported by the inclusion of business cases.

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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.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 663 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 2 Sub edition (December 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471170674
• ISBN-13: 978-0471170679
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,263,439 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

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

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

By	Fares A. Alfares (Riyadh Saudi Arabia) - See all my reviews

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.

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative, February 8, 2008

By	Tracey L. Jordan "geek wannabe" (St Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

Taking into consideration that this is a text book and I've only gotten through the first 3 chapters I find it a very informative, in-depth, and readable book. The information is provided in a manner that the average, non-computer, person can understand and absorb. I am an older adult returning to school after 20 years. It is hard to retain almost anything these days but this text makes it easier than most. I won't say its easy, that is a matter of personal opinion, but easier in the sense that you can read a section and still realize that you understand what it is you just read and that it flowed smoothly from the previous section; incorporating previously stated ideas and information while addressing new ones.