Computer Networks by Andrew S. Tanenbaum
This “Computer Networks, Fourth Edition” as we speak has the most ideal introduction to offer about today and tomorrow’s networks. The instructor has made sure to update this bestseller thoroughly so as to reflect the newest and most relevant networking technologies. Similarly, this book has a special emphasis on wireless networking that includes 802.11, Bluetooth, ad hoc networks, and broadband wireless etc.
Going further, you will also find details about fixed networks with coverage of ADSL and peer-to-peer networks, NAT and MPLS and what not. Moreover, this book has around 60 pages which are focused web, plus internet radio, voice over IP, and video on demand. Lastly, this book contains complete coverage of revised and expanded network security. So, if you want to understand how networks tend to work from the inside then this book by famous author, educator, and researcher “Andrew S. Tanenbaum” is what you need.
Reviews:
I haven’t completed the entire book but have gone through majority of the chapters and I must say this book is great. I am so amused to have gotten the chance to learn so much about the internet, TCP/IP, and even the history of all these things. I believe the content I have learned from this book will be invaluable for my work. (Sourev D ray, 5 stars).
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Being a non-IT person I never thought I would be able to understand this networking book by Doug Lowe. But to my surprise, the learning content of this book is quite readable. And that is why I would like to thank the author for making this challenging subject quite accessible for a non-IT like me. (Mike Perri, 5 stars).
Introduction to Networking: How the Internet Works
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Reviews:
I can say this book is very concise and gives readers with enough contexts, history, and examples that make things very easy for us to understand the problems that all the network engineers were trying to solve. Would recommend this book as a starting point to learn how network infrastructure works. The author has indeed done a great job. (Theresa, 5 stars).