Data Communication and Networking: Understanding Network Architecture, Design, and Management

This simple, well organized book provides the theory as well as the practical aspects of computer network. It covers the pillars of a computer network, like transmission, data transfer, and communication.

It covers foundational concepts, explaining the OSI and TCP/IP models, digital transmission, interfaces, modems, and media characteristics like attenuation and throughput. It focuses on telephony, multiplexing techniques (FDM, TDM, and WDM), error correction, and ISDN. The book goes deep into network infrastructure, detailing devices like repeaters, bridges, and routers. It explores the transport layer and upper OSI layers for reliable data delivery and application formatting. It discusses network connections, encoding, error detection, Ethernet, switching, bridging, and routing. The book covers advanced topics like MPLS, mobile routing, TCP, RPC, congestion control, and QoS. It focuses on network security, including encryption, authentication, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.

This book is an ideal guide for beginners, irrespective of their roles, to learn and become masters in computer networking. This book is targeted for a wide and diverse readership, from school students to software professionals to academic researchers.

KEY FEATURES

• All the basic concepts in computer networks explained clearly.
• Descriptive and conceptual questions provided at end of each chapter.
• Each concept and syntax explained with sufficient diagrams.
• Understand the core concepts related to computer networks and related technology.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Discover how to build a strong foundation in networking and related technologies.
• Learn about various network technologies and their applications.
• Gain insights into designing network applications.
• Find ways to fast-track your career by identifying the right technology and employer.
• Enhance your employability and stay relevant by addressing potential issues and connecting with growth strategies.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

This book is for current and aspiring network professionals, students, and anyone who wishes to understand how to have rewarding knowledge in computer networks, networking based emerging technologies, and more.

About the Author

Dr. Brahampal Singh is working as a professor at Trinity Institute of Innovations in Professional Studies, Greater Noida, affiliated with GGSIPU, in the Computer Science and Engineering Department. He has done PhD (Computer Science), MCA, PGDCA, ADCA, B.Sc. (Biochemistry). A competent professional in academics with almost more than 18 years of rich experience in academics and research in the varied areas of computer application/ IT, Software Development, Software Training, Industrial training, Machine Learning, IoT and Cloud Technologies, etc. He has also authored many books, has expertise in delivering lectures for PG and UG students through inputs, and has guided PhD/ IT scholars in their research. He is the Editorial Board Member as well as peer review committee member of “KAAV International Journal,” technical review committee member of "Scopus Indexed International Conference,” approved research supervisor in OPJS University. He has published many research papers in Scopus Indexed and UGC listed journal as well as filed and granted patents based on IoT and Machine Learning.