Preface xv
Acknowledgments xvii
Part 1 Networking Fundamentals
Chapter 1. Commonalitles among Networks
1.1 Perspective
1.2 Topologies
1.3 Transmission Media
1.4 Physical CommunicaUon Link Configurations
1.5 Additional Information
1.6 Summary
Chapter 2. Data Communication Considerations
2.1 Signal Characteristics
2.2 Data Representation
2.3 Transmission Characteristics
2.4 Multiplexing
2.5 Physical Interface Considerations
2.6 Interface Standards
2.7 Modems
2.8 ADSL Technology
2.9 Additional Information
2.10 Summary
Chapter 3. Protocol Fundamentals
3.1 Perspective
3.2 Network Layers: A Practical perspective
3.3 Summary
Chapter 4. Types of Networks
4.1 Perspective on Networks
4.2 Networks by Category
4.3 Data Networks
4.4 Voice Networks
4.5 Video Networks
4.6 Multimedia Networks
4.7 Internet
4.8 Intranet
4.9 Summary
Part 2 Lower-Layer Protocols
Chapter 5. Lower-Layer Protocols: A Practical Perspective
5.1 Overview
5.2 Lower-Layer Protocols in General
5.3 Summary
Chapter 6. Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
6.1 A Perspective on ATM
6.2 ATM Layer Structure
6.3 ATM Adaptation Layer (AAL) Functions
6.4 ATM Cell Structure and Contents
6.5 ATM Interface Types
6.6 ATM Concepts
6.7 ATM Implementation
6.8 ATM Physical-Layer Architecture
6.9 ATM Terminology
6.10 Where to Find Additional Information
6.11 Summary
Chapter 7 Enterprise Systems Connection (ESCON)
7.1 Overview
7.2 Hypothetical ESCON Environment
7.3 ESCON Components Found in a Typical Installation
7.4 ESCON Manager Program
7.5 ESCON Orientation
7.6 ESCON Protocols
7.7 ESCON Physical-Layer Specifications
7.8 Additional Information
7.9 Summary
Chapter 8. ETHERNET
8.1 Origins, Evolution, and Versions
8.2 Theory of Operation
8.3 ETHERNET Frame Components
8.4 802.3 Frame Components
8.5 Addressing Schemes
8.6 An Implementation Example
8.7 ETHERNET via 10BaseT
8.8 Fast ETHERNET
8.9 Additional Information
8.10 Summary
Chapter 9. Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)
9.1 Basic FDDICharacteristics
9.2 FDDI Layer Analysis
9.3 FDDI Timers and Frame Formats
9.4 Implementing FDDI
9.5 FDDI Services
9.6 FDDI Management
9.7 SMT Frame Structure
9,8 FDDI-II
9.9 Summary
Chapter 10. Frame Relay
10.1 Principles of Frame Relay
10.2 Frame Relay Frame Components
10.3 Virtual Circuits
10.4 Access Devices
10.5 Consumer Tips
10.6 Additional Information
10.7 Summary
Chapter 11. Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
11.1 ISDN Theory of Operation
11.2 ISDN Channels
11.3 Signaling System 7
11.4 ISDN Interfaces and How They Are Used
11.5 Practical Uses of ISDN
11.6 Additional Information
11.7 Summary
Chapter 12. Parallel Channels
12.1 Orientation to Parallel Channels
12.2 Types of Parallel Channels
12.3 Formal Input/Output Addressing
12.4 I/O Operations at a Glance
12.5 I/O Execution Operation Synopsis
12.8 Summary
Chapter 13. Synchronous Data-Link Control (SDLC)
13.1 SDLC Operation
13.2 Components Used In Data-Link Operation
13.3 Link Station Types and Implementations
13.4 SDLC Frame, Format, and Contents
13.5 Transmission States
13.6 Frame Format Command and Responses
13.7 SDLC Concepts
13.8 Summary
Chapter 14. Token Ring
14.1 Physical Components
14.2 Media Access Unit Theory of Operation
14.3 Token-Ring Frame Analysis
14.4 Token-Ring Concepts and Functions
14.5 IBM's Token-Ring and IEEE 802.5 Frames
14.6 Token-Ring Addressing
14.7 Additional Information
14.8 Summary
Chapter 15. X.25
15.1 A Perspective on Switching Technology
15.2 X.25 Layer Analysis
15.3 Popular X.25 Terminology
15.4 X.25 Concepts
15.5 Additional Information
15.6 Summary
Part 3 Upper-Layer Protocols
Chapter 16 Upper-Layer Protocols: A Practical Perspective
16.1 Overview
16.2 Upper-Layer Protocols at a Glance
16.3 Summary
Chapter 17. Systems Network Architecture (SNA)
17.1 Hardware Architecture
17.2 Hardware Components
17.3 IBM Operating Systems
17.4 IBM Software Offerings
17.5 SNA by Traditional Layers
17.6 IBM's Blueprint for Networking
17.7 Traditional Concepts
17.8 SNAProtocol Structure
17.9 SNADats Streams
17.10 Profile Concepts
17.11 Function Management Header Concepts
17.12 Request/Response Header (RH) Concept
17.13 SNA Commands
17.14 Flow Control
17.15 Advanced Program-to-Program Communication
17.16 Additional Information
17.17 Summary
Chapter 18. Advanced Peer-to-Peer Networking (APPN)
18.1 Origins and Evolution
18.2 Node Types
18.3 APPN Node Structure
18.4 Directory Services
18.5 APPN Topology and Routing Services
18.6 APPN Configuration Services
18.7 APPN Management Services
18.8 Address Space Manager
18.9 APPN Session Services
18.10 Node Operator Facility
18.11 APPN Concepts and Traditional SNA
18.12 Additional Information
18.13 Summary
Chapter 19. Open-Systems Interconnection (OSI)
19.1 Origins and Evolution
19.2 Open-Systems Interconnection Model
19.3 OSI Layers: A Detailed View
19.4 Directory Services (X.500)
19.5 Message-Handling System (MHS)and X.400
19.6 File Transfer and Access Method (FTAM)
19.7 Virtual Terminal
19.8 Additional Applications
19.9 Summary
Chapter 20. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
20.1 A Historical Perspective
20.2 Forces Contributing to Growth of TCP/IP
20.3 Layer Analysis
20.4 TCP/IP Network Requirements
20.5 Internet Protocol (IP)
20.6 Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
20.7 Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
20.8 Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP)
20.9 Router Protocols
20.10 Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
20.11 User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
20.12 TCP/IP Addressing
20.13 Popular TCP Applications
20.14 Popular UDR Applications
20.15 Summary
Chapter 21. NetWare
21.1 Perspective
21.2 NetWare Protocols: An Orientation
21.3 Open Data Interface (ODI) Concepts
21.4 Intarnetwork Packet Exchange (IPX)
21.5 Sequenced Packet Exchange (SPX)
21.6 NetWare Core Protocol (NCP)
21.7 Service Advertising Protocol (SAP)
21.8 Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
21.9 Error, Echo, and NetBIOS Protocols
21.10 System Fault Tolerance (SF'F)
21.11 NetWare Implementations
21.12 Additional Information
21.13 Summary
Chapter 22. Digital Network Architecture (DNA)
Phase V and DECnet/OSI
22.1 A Look at the Past
22.2 Orientation to DEC Equipment and Terms
22.3 DECnet Layers
22.4 OSI Standards Supported by DECnet/OSI for OpenVMS
22.5 DECnet Concepts and Topics
22.6 Phase V Routing
22.7 DDCMP Message Formats
22.8 Additional Information
22.9 Summary
Chapter 23 Windows NT
23.1 Perspective
23.2 NT Architecture
23.3 Architectural Analysis
23.4 Workstation and Server Commonalities
23.5 Topics of Interest
23.6 Additional Information
23.7 Summary
Chapter 24. AppleTalk
24.1 AppleTalk Protocols by Layers
24.2 Zone Information Protocol (ZIP)
24.3 Dstagram Delivery Protocol (DDP)
24.4 AppleTalk Data Stream Protocol (ADSP)
24.5 LAP Manager Topics
24.6 Apple Network Services
24.7 Additional Information
24.8 Summary
Part 4 Network Devices
Chapter 25. Network Devices: A Practical Perspective
25.1 Device Analysis
25.2 Protocol.Specific Devices
25.3 Additional Information
25.4 Summary
Chapter 26. Repeaters
26.1 Implementations
26.2 Types of Repeaters
26.3 Summary
Chapter 27. Bridges
27.1 Functionality within a Network
27.2 Theory of Operation
27.3 Bridges by Protocol
27.4 Bridges by Geographic Location
27.5 Source Routing and Transparent Bridges
27.6 Source Routing Theory of Operation
27.7 Summary
Chapter 28. Routers
28.1 Routers by Another Name
28.2 A Perspective on Routers
28.3 Theory of Operation
28.4 Reasons for Routing
28.5 Types of Routing
28.6 Bandwidth-on-Demand Routing
28.7 Router Advantages in Brief
28.8 Multiprotocol Routers
28.9 Summary
Chapter 29. Brouters
29.1 Perspective
29.2 Brouter Functions
29.3 General Considerations
29.4 Considerations Prior to Implementation
29.5 Summary
Chapter 30. Servers
30.1 Servers: Function and Philosophy
30.2 File Servers
30.3 Communication Servers
30.4 Modems
30.5 Modulation Information
30.6 Print Server
30.7 Terminal Server
30.6 Summary
Chapter 31. Gateways
31.1 Perspective
31.2 Gateways: A Closer Look
31.3 SNA-TCP/IP Gateways
31.4 Why Use a Gateway?
31.5 Summary
Glossary
Acronyms and Abbreviations
RFC Listing
Trademarks
Bibliography
Index
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