A job manual for the person in charge of the corporate network, explaining its operations and procedures. Topics include: vendor repair and return policies; calculating true cost; staff scheduling; system downsizing; asset identification; contingency planning; security tactics; and more.

This volume covers the key concepts and technologies of Local Area Networking in 100 three- to five-page articles, heavily illustrated, covering the basic concepts, technologies, standards and protocols - everything you need to master the field in handy 5 x 8 format. From traditional data and management topics to cutting-edge wireless options, this aims to be a precise - and concise - reference to the industry.

Network Essentials guides consist of 100 3-5 page articles, heavily illustrated, covering the basic concepts, technologies, standards and protocols - everything you need to master the field. Wireless A to Z covers the key concepts and technologies of wireless and mobile communications. From traditional topics like CDMA and signal hand-offs to cutting edge mobile applications like WiFi and Bluetooth, this is a precise - and concise - quick look up reference to the industry

A technical tutorial and a systematic strategy for corporate managers responsible for approving, recommending, or specifying the purchase of an elaborate, expensive communications network system. Does not compare the merits of available products, but introduces an approach for evaluating their stren

Delivers the hard information the reader needs to assess network options for the 1990s. It describes how networks are configured, what your options are in the multivendor environment, and how you can get the most efficient and effective network solutions with limited communications budgets.

This book is designed to drill down to the practical aspects of building the network to interoperate with the technology your company has already deployed.