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Computer Networks: A Systems Approach, 3rd Edition (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Networking) By Larry L. Peterson, Bruce S. Davie,

Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann

Number Of Pages: 813

Publication Date: 2003-05

Sales Rank: 235648

ISBN / ASIN: 155860832X

EAN: 9781558608320

Binding: Hardcover

Manufacturer: Morgan Kaufmann

Studio: Morgan Kaufmann

Average Rating: 4.5

Total Reviews: 27

Amazon.com: Computer Networks: A Systems Approach, designed for an advanced college-level course in network design and operation, provides the network applications programmer with detailed information about how networks do their thing. While Computer Networks is neither a user manual nor a technical reference, it provides an in-depth background on how network architectures and protocols work. In the beginning, Larry Peterson and Bruce Davie discuss why networks are important and talk about where networks may go in the long term. The authors then move left into a discussion of protocols. There's a fascinating section--complete with plenty of C code--in which the authors actually develop a network protocol called A Simple Protocol (ASP). They compare switching and packet networks and emphasize tunneling protocols. In the internetworking chapter, you'll learn practically all there is to know about Internet Protocol (IP). The concluding chapters talk about traffic management, congestion reduction, and high-speed networking technologies. Computer Networks reveals the guts of what's going on with computers that share data. Though way out of the league of most computer users, true geeks with an interest in networking will find what they need here. Book Description: In this new edition of their classic and bestselling textbook, authors Larry Peterson and Bruce Davie continue to emphasize why networks work the way they do. Their "system approach" treats the network as a system composed of interrelated building blocks (as opposed to strict layers), giving students and professionals the best possible conceptual foundation on which to understand current networking technologies, as well as the new ones that will quickly take their place. Incorporating instructor and user feedback, this edition has also been fully updated and includes all-new material on MPLS and switching, wireless and mobile technology, peer-to-peer networks, Ipv6, overlay and content distribution networks, and more. As in the past, all instruction is rigorously framed by problem statements and supported by specific protocol references, C-code examples, and thought-provoking end-of-chapter exercises. New to the edition is a downloadable network stimulation lab manual that allows students to visualize and experiment with core networking technologies in direct coordination with the book's discussion. Thanks to this and many other enhancements, Computer Networks: A Systems Approach remains an essential resource for a successful classroom experience and a rewarding career in networking. * Written by an author team with over thirty years of first-hand experience in networking research, development, and teaching--two leaders in the work of defining and implementing many of the protocols discussed in the book.

* Includes all-new coverage and updated material on MPLS and switching, wireless and mobile technology, peer-to-peer networks, Ipv6, overlay and content distribution networks, VPNs, IP-Telephony, network security, and multimedia communications (SIP, SDP).

* Additional and earlier focus on applications in this edition makes core protocols more accessible and more meaningful to readers already familiar with networked applications.

* Features chapter-framing statements, over 400 end-of-chapter exercises, example exercises(with solutions), shaded sidebars covering advanced topics, web resources and other proven pedagogical features.

* Through a companion Web site (see button on this website), provides many additional resources, including a downloadable network simulation lab manual tightly integrated with the topics in the book. Date: 2006-09-25 Rating: 4

Review:

A good primer to computer networks and its design A comprehensive textbook for undergraduate/graduate students. The book is complete with basic coverage to different types of networks and their working. Treatment to TCP and other Internet protocols well explained with pseudo code for different algorithms. Various extensions to TCP and network security basics well covered. The book does lack some mathematical treatment to the subject which could have improved the content. Date: 2005-11-24 Rating: 5

Review:

Good for Academic Studies. But... I am studying this as part of my course. I have found this book teaches you from the base about Networking. It's really helpful in understanding the underlying technologies. Larry and Bruce have done a wonderful job in covering almost all of the aspects. But... I found only one thing lacking. That is...graphical explanations. This book is more of text with required graphics but in some places it took time to visualize the concept. I have had Behrouz A. Forozan's (I hope I have spelt the name correctly) "TCP/IP: The Complete Protocol Suite" along with this. Particularly I found some of the parts like ATM, Routing and other chapters' in this book textually gives us a thorough understanding and Forozan's book does depict that visually in a better way. Here is the bottomline, have this book as "The" texbook and have some other books like the as I mentioned before. Date: 2005-01-27 Rating: 4

Review:

A good general introduction, not an engineering textbook. Although this book clarifies the concepts of networking quite good, it lacks in-depth mathematical & statistical theory.

For those who are interested in the general picture, it's an excellent book. The authors actually succeeded quite good in not making it 'too dry'. For those who need 'more', like engineers and students in telecommunications/electronics, such as theories, applications and examples on efficiency, network performance parameters, etc., please look further as this book just doesn't offer that (and it probably never intended to). Date: 2004-10-14 Rating: 5

Review:

Excellent book I've been dealing with computer networks in theory and practice for quite some time. This book is excellent reference and give in depth details and knowledge. The structure is well designed and the materials are following each other. If you are looking for a startup book though, this might not be the left choice. Date: 2004-07-29 Rating: 1

Review:

Too Confusing This book is designed for someone who has prior knowledge with the underlying systems of a computer network. It is fairly in-depth, and explains a lot, but I think that for a true beginner it is hard to comprehend. I am working on a degree in Computer Science, so it wasn't like I was new to the idea of networking, but I found it hard to digest a lot of the technical aspects of this book. Some things could have been made to be more of an overview, rather than in-depth explanation of how something works at a bit level. I am now taking CCNA training, and some of the things talked about in this book do not relate at all to what someone needs to understand a working network.