Includes bibliographical references and index. Previous edition: 2012. Includes index.
Contents:
Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Author -- Part I: Fundamentals, Data Centers, and IP PBXs -- Chapter 1: Computing and Enabling Technologies -- Fiber-Optic and Copper Cabling -- Chips–Building Blocks of the Digital Age -- Packetized Data -- Deep Packet Inspection: Monitoring, Prioritizing, and Censoring Traffic -- Compression -- Increasing Network Capacity via Multiplexing -- Using Protocols to Establish a Common Set of Rules -- Protocols and Layers -- Virtualization: Space, Cost, and Maintenance Efficiencies -- Managing Virtualization -- The Cloud: Applications and Development at Providers’ Data Centers -- Summary -- Appendix -- Chapter 2: Data Centers and LANs, Storage, and IP Private Branch Exchanges -- Introduction --What Is a LAN? -- Switches, Media, and Protocols in LANs -- IP PBXs–Voice, Video, and Unified Communications -- IP Telephony–Converting Voice Signals to Digital Data -- Unified Communications, Contact Centers, and Video Conferencing -- Appendix -- Part II: Industry Overview and Regulations -- Chapter 3: Competition, Industry Structures, and Regulations -- Introduction -- The 1984 Breakup of AT&T -- Regulatory Issues -- The State of the Industry–Consolidation via Mergers -- Non-Traditional Competitors: Alphabet, Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Microsoft -- Appendix -- Part III: Managing Broadband Networks and Broadband Network Services – Chapter 4: Managing Broadband Networks -- Introduction -- The Public Network -- Core Networks–Between Cities and Continents -- Bandwidth Capabilities in Carrier Networks -- Optical Transport Networks–Carrying Multiple Types of Traffic -- Transporting Movies and TV in the Core -- Middle-Mile Networks -- Last-Mile Access Networks -- Access Networks in Cable Operators’ Networks -- Using Cable Modem Termination Systems for IP Traffic -- Telecommunications Services in National Emergencies -- Signaling -- Appendix -- Chapter 5: Broadband Network Services -- Introduction -- VoIP Calling Services over Broadband -- Multi-Protocol Label Switching for Interoffice Connections -- IP Virtual Private Networks over the Internet -- Adding Security on Traffic Sent over IP VPNs -- Managed Services -- Digital Subscriber Line–Distance Limitations; Operates on Copper Cabling -- Carrier Gigabit Ethernet -- Network Topology on Dedicated, Private Lines -- Appendix -- Part IV: The Internet and Cellular Networks -- Chapter 6: The Internet -- Introduction -- What Is the Internet? -- Streaming–A Disruptive Technology -- The Structure of the Internet -- Security: Connected, Ubiquitous Networks–Vulnerable to Malicious Hackers -- Privacy -- The Impact of E-Commerce -- Fostering Civic Participation and Engagement–Online Forums -- Network Neutrality -- The Digital Divide: Bandwidth, Skills, and Computers -- Intranets and Extranets -- Chapter 7: Mobile and Wi-Fi Networks -- Introduction -- Spectrum for Wireless Networks–A Critical Asset -- More Efficient 4th Generation Digital Networks -- LTE–The First True 4th Generation Cellular Protocol -- 5G Mobile Networks–Small Cells; Additional Capacity -- The Internet of Things (IoT) -- Applications and Services -- Wi-Fi Standards, Architecture, and Their Use in Cellular Networks -- Satellites–Geosynchronous and Low Earth Orbiting -- Appendix -- Glossary – Index.
Summary:
Completely updated for current trends and technologies, The Essential Guide to Telecommunications, Sixth Edition, is the world’s top-selling, accessible guide to the fast-changing global telecommunications industry. Writing in easy-to-understand language, Dodd demystifies today’s most significant technologies, standards, architectures, and trends. She introduces leading providers worldwide, explains where they fit in the marketplace, and reveals their key strategies.
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