Fifth Edition: A Systems Approach /by Larry L. Peterson, Bruce S. Davie.
This best-selling and classic book teaches you the key principles of
computer networks with examples drawn from the real world of network and
protocol design. Using the Internet as the primary example, the authors
explain various protocols and networking technologies.
Their systems-oriented approach encourages you to think about how
individual network components fit into a larger, complex system of
interactions. Whatever your perspective, whether it be that of an
application developer, network administrator, or a designer of network
equipment or protocols, you will come away with a "big picture"
understanding of how modern networks and their applications are built.
*Completely updated content with expanded coverage of the topics of
utmost importance to networking professionals and students, including
P2P, wireless, security, and applications.
*Increased focus on application layer issues where innovative and
exciting research and design is currently the center of attention.
*Free downloadable network simulation software and lab experiments manual available.
