Computer Networks. A Systematic Approach

In this book, which has become a global bestseller, the authors explain the latest technological innovations in the field by using real-world assignments for designing computer networks, employing a system-oriented approach. Current examples of phased development and creation of computer networks are presented, anachronisms (for example, dial-up modem) have been excluded from the text, and the use of widely used applications (Netflix, Spotify) is discussed to highlight relevant issues, as well as updated figures reflecting the current state of networking technologies. This edition will help aspiring IT engineers and programmers gain an understanding of how individual network components fit into a larger and more complex system of interactions; furthermore, the book will contribute to the formation of engineering intuition, which is crucial in our era of rapid technological change for developing the ability of specialists in this field to make informed decisions about how to design or choose next-generation systems.