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9780789559586

Business Data Communications Introductory Concepts and Techniques

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    9780789559586

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    0789559587

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  • Copyright: 2000-12-22
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Summary

Provides comprehensive coverage of fundamental data communications skills in a clear writing style. Updated to include the newest network technologies such as wireless, BlueTooth and SyncML initiatives.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Communications
Introduction
2(1)
What Is Data Communications?
2(10)
Networks
3(7)
Basic Components of a Communication System
10(2)
The Telephone System
12(3)
Data Communications and the Telephone System
12(1)
Common Carriers
13(1)
IntraLATA Calls
14(1)
InterLATA Calls
14(1)
Governmental and Regulatory Agencies
15(1)
Federal Communications Commission
15(1)
Public Utility Commissions
16(1)
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
16(1)
Standards Organizations
16(4)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
17(1)
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
17(1)
Corporation for Open Systems (COS)
17(1)
International Telephone and Telegraph Consultative Committee (CCITT)
18(1)
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
18(1)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
18(1)
Electronics Industries Association (EIA)
18(1)
Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
19(1)
Committee T1
19(1)
Personal Communications Industry Association (PCIA)
19(1)
Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA)
20(1)
Communications Satellite Corporation (COMSAT)
20(1)
International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (INTELSAT)
20(1)
Applications of Data Communications
20(4)
Government Applications
21(3)
The Internet
24(1)
Organization of the Book
24(1)
Summary
24(2)
Spotlight On--Telecommunications Reform Act of 1996
26(1)
Key Terms
26(1)
Review Questions
27(1)
Discussion Questions
28(1)
Internet Projects
28(1)
Timeline
29
Fundamentals of Data Communications
Introduction
2(1)
Signal Representation
2(4)
Bit Rate
2(1)
Baud Rate
3(1)
Frequency
3(1)
Bandwidth
4(2)
Digital Signals Versus Analog Signals
6(5)
Modems
7(4)
Data Codes
11(3)
General Description
11(1)
American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)
11(2)
Extended Binary-Coded Decimal Interchange Code (EBCDIC)
13(1)
Unicode
14(1)
Telecommunications--Voice Communications
14(9)
Introduction
14(1)
The Telephone
14(2)
The Telephone Network
16(4)
Telephone Numbering System
20(3)
Summary
23(1)
Spotlight On--Wireless Networks in Action
24(1)
Review Questions
25(1)
Key Terms
25(1)
Discussion Questions
26(1)
Internet Projects
26
Communications Media, Servers, and Clients
Introduction
2(1)
Conducted Media
2(6)
Twisted Pair Wire
2(2)
Coaxial Cable
4(2)
Fiber-Optic Cable
6(2)
Radiated Media
8(12)
Broadcast Radio
9(3)
Microwave
12(5)
Cellular Radio
17(2)
Spread Spectrum Radio
19(1)
Infrared Transmission
20(1)
Selection of Media
20(2)
Cost
20(1)
Speed
21(1)
Rate of Errors
21(1)
Security
22(1)
Computers and Terminals in a Communication Network
22(12)
Computers in a Network
22(4)
Clients (Terminals)
26(3)
Special-Purpose Terminals
29(5)
Network Configurations
34(2)
Point-to-Point
34(1)
Multipoint
35(1)
Terminal Interfaces
36(4)
Summary
40(2)
Spotlight On--Portable Computers
42(1)
Key Terms
43(1)
Review Questions
44(1)
Discussion Questions
45(1)
Internet Projects
45
Communication Equipment
Introduction
2(1)
Multiplexers
2(13)
Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM)
4(2)
Time Division Multiplexing (TDM)
6(1)
Statistical Time Division Multiplexing (STDM)
7(2)
Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM)
9(1)
Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA)
10(1)
Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)
10(2)
Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)
12(1)
Multiplexer Configurations
13(2)
Concentrator
15(1)
Front-End Processor (FEP)
16(2)
Types of Front-End Processors
18(1)
Controllers
18(1)
Remote Controllers
19(1)
Local Controllers
19(1)
Protocol Converters
19(2)
Ancillary Equipment
21(3)
Diagnostic Equipment
21(1)
Port Concentrators and Selectors
22(1)
Special-Purpose Modems
22(2)
Summary
24(1)
Spotlight On--Hybrid/Fiber Coax (HFC) Networks
25(1)
Key Terms
25(1)
Review Questions
26(1)
Discussion Questions
27(1)
Internet Projects
27
Data Transmission
Introduction
2(1)
Analog Modulation
2(3)
Amplitude Modulation (AM)
3(1)
Frequency Modulation (FM)
4(1)
Phase Modulation (PM)
4(1)
Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM)
5(1)
Digital Modulation
5(3)
Digital to Analog Modulation
5(1)
Analog to Digital Modulation
5(2)
Digital to Digital Modulation
7(1)
Transmission Direction
8(5)
Simplex Transmission
8(1)
Half-Duplex Transmission
9(1)
Full-Duplex Transmission
10(3)
Transmission Modes
13(1)
Serial Transmission
13(1)
Parallel Transmission
13(1)
Synchronization
14(1)
Asynchronous Transmission
14(1)
Synchronous Transmission
15(1)
Data Synchronization
15(1)
Errors
15(8)
Sources of Errors
16(1)
Error Detection
17(3)
Error Correction
20(3)
Error Prevention
23(1)
Digital Transmission
23(3)
Summary
26(1)
Spotlight On--Cable Modem Technology
27(1)
Key Terms
28(1)
Review Questions
29(1)
Discussion Questions
30(1)
Internet Projects
30
Protocols
Introduction
2(1)
The Role of Software in a Network
2(1)
Protocols
2(6)
Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model
3(5)
Types of Protocols
8(1)
Wide Area Network Protocols
8(6)
Mainframe Computer Protocols
9(5)
Internet Protocols
14(3)
Other Internet Protocols
16(1)
Local Area Network Protocols
17(3)
X.PC
17(1)
Ethernet
17(1)
Token Passing
18(1)
Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange (IPX/SPX)
19(1)
Wireless Protocols
20(2)
Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD)
20(1)
Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)
21(1)
Apple Talk Protocol
22(1)
Summary
23(1)
Spotlight On--National Center for Missing Children Network
24(1)
Key Terms
25(1)
Review Questions
26(1)
Discussion Questions
27(1)
Internet Projects
27
Network Concepts
Introduction
2(1)
Basic Network Concepts
2(2)
Networking Techniques
4(6)
Switched Networks
4(5)
Broadcast Networks
9(1)
Routing
10(2)
Types of Routing
11(1)
Network Ownership
12(1)
Network Types
13(5)
Local Area vs. Wide Area Networks
13(2)
The Internet and Intranets
15(3)
Distributed Systems
18(5)
Definition of Distributed Systems
19(2)
Characteristics of Distributed Systems
21(2)
Types of Distributed Systems
23(6)
Implementation of Distributed Systems
29(6)
File Handling
29(1)
Data Distribution
30(4)
Distributed Databases
34(1)
Incompatibility Problems
35(1)
Summary
35(2)
Spotlight On--Distributed Training
37(1)
Key Terms
37(1)
Review Questions
38(1)
Discussion Questions
39(1)
Internet Projects
39
Wide Area and Metropolitan Area Networks
Introduction
2(1)
Network Connections
2(3)
Point-to-Point Connections
2(2)
Multipoint Connections
4(1)
Topologies
5(6)
Wide Area Network
5(5)
Metropolitan Area Networks
10(1)
Systems Network Architecture
11(2)
Advanced Program-to-Program Communication (APPC)
12(1)
Systems Application Architecture
13(2)
Common User Access
13(1)
Common Programming Interface
13(1)
Common Communication Support
14(1)
The SAA Layered Model
14(1)
Digital Network Architecture
15(1)
DNA Structured Model
15(1)
EnVISN Architecture
16(1)
Electronic Commerce
16(1)
Data Warehousing
17(1)
Business-to-Business (B2B) Initiatives
17(1)
Electronic Data Interchange
18(3)
Components of EDI
19(1)
EDI Standards
20(1)
Advantages of EDI
20(1)
Metropolitan Area Network Implementations
21(2)
MAN Layered Architecture
21(1)
Municipal MAN
22(1)
School District MAN
22(1)
Summary
23(1)
Spotlight On--Revolution at Proctor & Gamble
24(1)
Key Terms
24(1)
Review Questions
25(1)
Discussion Questions
25(1)
Internet Projects
26
Communication Services
Introduction
2(1)
Categories of Communication Services
2(1)
Switched Circuits
2(5)
Demarcation Point (DEMARC)
2(2)
Local Exchange Carriers (LECs)
4(1)
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
4(1)
Telephone Number Portability
5(1)
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
5(2)
Dedicated Circuits
7(3)
Voice-Grade Circuits
8(1)
Wideband Analog Circuits
8(1)
T-Carrier Circuits
8(1)
Digital Subscriber Line
8(2)
Synchronous Optical Network (SONET)
10(1)
Fast Packet Services
10(7)
X.25
10(1)
Frame Relay
11(1)
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
12(1)
Switched Multimegabit Data Service (SMDS)
13(1)
Advanced Intelligent Networks
14(1)
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
15(2)
Summary
17(1)
Spotlight On--Using Frame Relay with Satellite Networks
18(1)
Key Terms
19(1)
Review Questions
19(1)
Discussion Questions
20(1)
Internet Projects
20
The Internet
Introduction
2(1)
History of the Internet
3(3)
Early Internet Commands
6(7)
Telnet
6(2)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
8(2)
Internet Addressing
10(1)
IP Addresses
10(1)
Domain Name System (DNS)
11(2)
Electronic Mail Addresses
13(1)
How the Internet Works
13(5)
Internet Backbones
15(1)
Routers
16(1)
Servers
17(1)
Protocols
17(1)
World Wide Web (WWW)
18(5)
Web Programming
18(2)
Web Browsers
20(3)
The Future of the Web
23(1)
Other Internet Services
23(7)
Gopher
23(1)
Search Programs
24(2)
Newsgroups and Mailing Lists (Listservs)
26(4)
Summary
30(1)
Spotlight On--Web Robots
31(1)
Key Terms
32(1)
Review Questions
33(1)
Discussion Questions
33(1)
Internet Projects
34
e-Business Applications and the Business Data Communications Industry
Introduction
2(1)
The Impact of e-Business on Data Communications
2(11)
e-Business and Information Technology (IT)
2(4)
e-Business for Business
6(2)
e-Business for Consumers
8(2)
Interactive Television (ITV)
10(3)
Standards
13(3)
Wireless Technology
13(3)
Other Standards
16(1)
Intranets and Extranets
16(1)
Groupware
17(2)
Real-Time Groupware
18(1)
Asynchronous Groupware
19(1)
Summary
19(2)
Spotlight On--Telecommunications Companies and e-Commerce
21(1)
Key Terms
21(1)
Review Questions
22(1)
Discussion Questions
23(1)
Internet Projects
23
Local Area Networks
Introduction
2(1)
LAN Hardware
2(3)
Personal Computer
3(1)
Network Interface Card
4(1)
Transmission Medium
4(1)
LAN Standards
5(1)
LAN Topologies
5(4)
Ring
6(1)
Bus
7(1)
Star
8(1)
Protocols
9(6)
Ethernet
9(2)
Token Passing
11(2)
Apple Networks
13(2)
Types of Networks
15(5)
Private Branch Exchange LANs
15(1)
Peer LANs
16(1)
Server-Based LANs
17(1)
Wireless LANs
18(2)
LAN Software
20(2)
Network Operating System
20(1)
Novell NetWare
21(1)
LAN tastic
21(1)
Windows NT/2000
22(1)
Linux
22(1)
High-Speed LANs
22(2)
Fast Ethernet
23(1)
Gigabit Ethernet
24(1)
Connecting Networks
24(4)
Repeaters
24(2)
Bridges
26(1)
Routers
27(1)
Gateways
27(1)
Summary
28(2)
Spotlight On--Home Networks
30(1)
Key Terms
31(1)
Review Questions
31(1)
Discussion Questions
32(1)
Internet Projects
32
Network Security
Introduction
2(1)
Physical Security
2(2)
Measures to Control Physical Access to Networks
3(1)
Data/Network Security Equipment
3(1)
Software Security
4(4)
IDs and Passwords
4(1)
Encryption
5(3)
Digital Signatures
8(2)
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
10(1)
Security Issues
10(5)
Forms of Computer Attacks
11(1)
Firewalls
12(3)
Summary
15(1)
Spotlight On--Healthcare Security Regulations
16(1)
Key Terms
16(1)
Review Questions
17(1)
Discussion Questions
17(1)
Internet Projects
18
Network Management
Introduction
2(1)
Objectives of Network Management
3(6)
User Satisfaction
3(5)
Cost-Effectiveness
8(1)
Meeting the Objectives
9(4)
Staffing
9(1)
Network Analysis
10(3)
Network Management for Wireless Networks and e-Commerce
13(2)
Wireless Networks
13(1)
Network Traffic Volume
13(1)
Internet Network Monitoring Tools
14(1)
General Network Monitoring Tools
15(3)
Classes of Network Monitoring Software
15(1)
Network Management Protocols
16(2)
Summary
18(1)
Spotlight On--Chief Information Officer as E-Leader
19(1)
Key Terms
20(1)
Review Questions
20(1)
Discussion Questions
21(1)
Internet Projects
21
Addressing the Challenge of Living in a Connected World
Introduction
2(1)
Emerging Initiatives
2(3)
Third Generation of Mobile Communications (3G)
2(1)
Bluetooth
2(3)
Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE)
5(1)
SyncML
5(1)
Living in a Connected World
6(2)
Advantages of Living in a Connected World
6(1)
Disadvantages of Living in a Connected World
7(1)
Challenges to Living in a Connected World
8(1)
Careers in a Connected World
8(2)
Summary
10(1)
Spotlight On--Wireless Technology on the Move
11(1)
Key Terms
12(1)
Review Questions
12(1)
Discussion Questions
13(1)
Internet Projects
13
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