ATM Networks: Principles and Use

ISBN-13: 9783519064480 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 232 str.

Martin P. Clark

Spis treści

Preface - Acknowledgements 1 Introduction to ATM 2 The Concept of ATM 3 Why Do We need ATM? 4 How Does ATM Compare? 5 ATM's Technical Specifications 6 The ATM Netowrk Reference Model 7 The ATM Protocol Reference Model 8 The ATM Transport Network (the ATM and Physical Layers) 9 The ATM Adaptation Layer (AAL) 10 Operation and Maintenance (CAM) of ATM Networks 11 The Likely Teething Problems of ATM 12 The First Uses of ATM Appendix - Glossary of terms - Index

O autorze

Martin P. Clark, netro Corporation, Santa Clara, CA, USA and Frankfurt/Main

Blurb

Aimed at professionals planning the technology strategy and infrastructure for corporate networks, this text provides a comprehensive coverage of ATM technology in a highly readable format. Coverage includes an in-depth study of the technical principles of ATM and a detailed review of technical standards. The author assesses the most meaningful applications of ATM, the existing and likely future problems and provides a wide comparsion with alternative technologies.