McGraw-Hill, 2003, 596 p., ISBN: 0071410872
A to Z guides consist of 100 3-5 p. articles, heavily illustrated, covering the basic concepts, technologies, standards and protocols – everything you need to master the field. Networking A to Z covers the key concepts and technologies of Local Area Networking. From traditional data and management topics to cutting edge wireless options, this is a precise – and concise – quick look up reference to the industry.
LANs have become so popular worldwide and sufficiently sophisticated and complex as to merit dozens of books on the topic that are published every year. This encyclopedia is a quick reference that clearly explains the essential concepts of these networks, including services, applications, protocols, access methods, development tools, administration and management, and standards. It is designed as a companion to other books about LANs you may want to read, providing clarification of concepts that may not be covered fully elsewhere.