McGraw-Hill Series on Computer Communications
5 total works
Now network managers, network designers, MIS personnel, and CIOs can gain a good understanding of the networking options currently available and those soon to become available. In this complete guide, Minoli describes the latest developments in ATM-based LANs; the latest LAN interconnection technologies; FDDI, FDDI II, and FCS (fiber channel standard); and more.
Imaging is having a profound effect on the way organizations do business. It is the single most sought-after technology for applications that include multimedia and video-conferencing. Focusing on the specifics of imaging storage and transmission, this work examines standards and applications for work-stations, local networking, wide area/remote networking, storage and terminals, as well as future trends, providing enough information for readers to make practical decisions about systems development and implementation.
This is a practical sourcebook for all computer and communications professionals faced with having to network their systems, and then interconnect their networks. This guide covers all the basics: the hardware needed, the cost issues surrounding the equipment, and the actual wiring instructions that will help newcomers and seasoned veterans alike. With practical information on Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) interconnection, this guide also examines LAN basics, LAN wiring, connecting collocated LANS, network management issues, network operating systems, connecting dispersed LANs, frame relay services, dealing with carriers, and future trends.
This guide to the new technology within ATM, provides readers with an understanding of switching basics and key protocols required for applications such as desktop conferencing, digital video and multimedia. This text offers a simple explanation of how fast packet switching works and how it differs from X.25: the well established CCITT standard for fastpacket switching. Written for planners, developers and carriers of broad band services this guide discusses internals and architectures of protocols and offers a market-aware treatment of engineering and cost issues. The book includes case studies for a number of different applications.
ATM and Cell Relay Service for Corporate Environments
by Daniel Minoli and Michael Vitella
Published 1 January 1994
ATM is the technology behind "next generation" LANs, broadband-ISDN, SONET and virtually all other high-bandwidth communication configurations. This book explains the technology for networking administrators, analysts and designers concerned with providing enough bandwidth for their organization's needs. Detailed coverage includes the uses of cell relay in enterprise data networks, uses of CRS for video/multimedia applications, ATM and AAL, typical user equipment and availability, and how to migrate a pre-ATM enterprise network to CRS.