978-9356063600, Computer Networks, 6e, Tanenbaum (Author), Pearson Education, Paperback, English, Worldwide

Andrew S. Tanenbaum is a renowned computer scientist, professor, and author, best known for his contributions to operating systems and networking. He was a professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and developed MINIX, a microkernel-based operating system that influenced Linux. Tanenbaum has written several widely used textbooks, including Computer Networks and Modern Operating Systems, known for their clear explanations and depth. His research has significantly impacted distributed systems and computer architecture. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to computer science education. His work continues to inspire students and professionals worldwide.

• Introduction

  • Uses of Computer Networks
  • Types of Computer Networks
  • Network Technology, from Local to Global
  • Examples of Networks
  • Network Protocols
  • Reference Models
  • Standardization
  • Policy, Legal, and Social Issues
  • Metric Units
  • Outline of the Rest of the Book
  • Summary

• The Physical Layer

  • Guided Transmission Media
  • Wireless Transmission
  • Using the Spectrum for Transmission
  • From Waveforms to Bits
  • The Public Switched Telephone Network
  • Cellular Networks
  • Cable Networks
  • Communication Satellites
  • Comparing Different Access Networks
  • Policy at the Physical Layer
  • Summary

• The Data Link Layer

  • Data Link Layer Design Issues
  • Error Detection and Correction
  • Elementary Data Link Protocols
  • Improving Efficiency
  • Data Link Protocols in Practice
  • Summary

• The Medium Access Control Sublayer

  • The Channel Allocation Problem
  • Multiple Access Protocols
  • Ethernet
  • Wireless LANs
  • Bluetooth
  • DOCSIS
  • Data Link Layer Switching
  • Summary

• The Network Layer

  • Network Layer Design Issues
  • Routing Algorithms
  • Congestion Control Algorithms
  • Quality of Service
  • Internetworking
  • The Network Layer in the Internet
  • Summary

• The Transport Layer

  • The Transport Service
  • Elements of Transport Protocols
  • A Simple Transport Protocol
  • The Internet Transport Protocols: UDP
  • The Internet Transport Protocols: TCP
  • Performance Issues
  • Delay-Tolerant Networking
  • Summary

• The Application Layer

  • DNS—The Domain Name System
  • Electronic Mail
  • The World Wide Web
  • Content Delivery
  • Streaming Audio and Video
  • Voice over IP
  • Peer-to-Peer Networks
  • Summary

• Network Security

  • Cryptography
  • Symmetric-Key Algorithms
  • Public-Key Algorithms
  • Digital Signatures
  • Management of Public Keys
  • Communication Security
  • Authentication Protocols
  • E-Mail Security
  • Web Security
  • Social Issues
  • Summary

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson Education; Sixth edition (1 April 2022); Pearson India
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 944 pages
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9356063600
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.22 kg
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm