Internetworking Technologies Handbook, Fourth Edition : 9781587051197

The updated edition of the best-selling all-in-one networking reference provides coverage of
essential and cutting-edge technologies.

Concise overviews of technologies essential to networking professionals at all levels, from
novice to expert.

New chapters include coverage of important topics like VoIP and EAP
Coverage of cutting edge technologies like optical networking and storage
Authored by Cisco Systems, worldwide leader in networking for the Internet.

Internetworking Technologies Handbook, Fourth Edition, is a comprehensive reference that
enables networking professionals to understand and implement contemporary internetworking
technologies. Master the terms, concepts, technologies, and devices used in today's networking
industry. Learn how to incorporate internetworking technologies into a LAN/WAN environment.
Complete with new and updated chapters on security, storage, optical networking, scalability,
and speed, this book is a complete and up-to-date reference to the topics that are essential to all
networking professionals, regardless of expertise.

Readers will obtain a greater understanding of LAN and WAN networking, particularly the
hardware, protocols, and services involved. Fundamental technology information is provided on
a broad range of integral systems and services, including detailed descriptions, review questions
to ensure concept comprehension and retention, and additional resources for further study.
Coverage is also extended not only to new networking concepts, but also to older, legacy
systems, providing a more realistic picture of the real-world networking environments in which
professionals operate. Tools and guidelines for optimizing system performance will increase
productivity and improve efficiency, helping the reader make more intelligent, cost-efficient
decisions for their networks.