James Edwards

Rich Seifert

This much-needed update to the bestselling guide on the extensive changes to the local area networks (LAN) switching technologies explains why LAN switching technologies are critical to network design. This in-depth guide covers the capabilities, application, and design of LAN switches and switched internetworks and examines the significant changes that have taken place since the publication of the first edition seven years ago. You’re sure to appreciate the witty writing style and easy-to-follow format on such an often-complicated subject matter.

The Complete Guide to LAN Switching Technology

The All-New Switch Book

Jim Edwards

Market_Desc: · Network Planners· Integrators· Consultants· Architects· Engineers· Network Administrators· Managers· Product Developers· Students Special Features: · Networks and with them, LAN switching have seen significant changes, since this book was first published seven years ago.· While the first edition, The Switch Book: The Complete Guide to LAN Switching Technology, 978-0-471-34586-2, $80.00, has sold nearly 25,000 copies in 7 years, the last two years of sales indicate it s time for a revision.· There is no book dedicated solely to LAN switching, even though some famous seminal works like Perlman/Interconnections, cover the topic. Thus this book stands as unique literature.· Seifert co-developed the original Ethernet specification and has had direct involvement in each advancement of LAN technology for the past 20 years and will review the final manuscript· The book has been highly praised not only for its comprehensive nature, but its witty style and easy-to-follow format. These features will be kept completely in tact in the new edition provides in-depth coverage of the change from bringing to switching technologies, currently the most widespread issues in the LAN environment. About The Book: Written by an innovator who has been at the forefront of networking technology for more than two decades, this comprehensive book covers everything you need to know about LAN switching. From understanding switch functions and features to technology integration and network management, it provides valuable insights for network planners, developers, and managers. The author helps you gain a clear understanding of the often-complex features and options available in LAN switches, along with detailed explanations of the latest technology enhancements-including previously unpublished information on Link Aggregation, Virtual LANs, and Layer 3 switches.

THE ALL-NEW SWITCH BOOK: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO LAN SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY

The most in-depth guide to the capabilities, application, and design of LAN switches and switched internetworksWritten by an innovator who has been at the forefront of networking technology for more than two decades, this comprehensive book covers everything you need to know about LAN switching. From understanding switch functions and features to technology integration and network management, it provides valuable insights for network planners, developers, and managers. Seifert helps you gain a clear understanding of the often-complex features and options available in LAN switches, along with detailed explanations of the latest technology enhancements-including previously unpublished information on Link Aggregation, Virtual LANs, and Layer 3 switches. Packed with the most up-to-date and complete information on LAN switches, this book: * Explains how switches and bridges operate, and explores implementation and performance issues * Details how switches can be deployed in both homogeneous and heterogeneous LAN environments * Provides a comprehensive explanation of the Spanning Tree Protocol * Covers source routing, which is available on Token Ring and FDDI networks * Explains full duplex LAN operation and link flow control methods * Looks at the applications and IEEE 802.3ad standard for aggregated links and their effect on system and higher-layer protocol behavior * Introduces Virtual LANs and the IEEE 802.1Q standard * Discusses the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as well as other forms of itch management * Explores the architecture and data flow through a typical switch, including an analysis of switch fabric options

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