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For undergraduate and graduate courses in Business Data Communication / Networking (MIS)

Clear writing style, job-ready detail, and focus on the technologies used in today's marketplace

Business Data Networks and Security guides readers through the details of networking, while helping them train for the workplace. It starts with the basics of security and network design and management; goes beyond the basic topology and switch operation covering topics like VLANs, link aggregation, switch purchasing considerations, and more; and covers the latest in networking techniques, wireless networking, with an emphasis on security. With this text as a guide, readers learn the basic, introductory topics as a firm foundation; get sound training for the marketplace; see the latest advances in wireless networking; and learn the importance and ins and outs of security.

Teaching and Learning Experience ?This textbook will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here´s how:

The basic, introductory topics provide a firm foundation.
Job-level content prepares students with the skills demanded by today´s employers.
The latest in networking techniques and wireless networking, including a focus on security, keeps students up to date and aware of what's going on in the field.
The flow of the text guides students through the material.
MyMISLab not included. Students, if MyMISLab is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. MyMISLab is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

MyMISLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment product designed to personalize learning and improve results. With a wide range of interactive, engaging, and assignable activities, students are encouraged to actively learn and retain tough course concepts.



Chapter 1: Welcome to the Cloud

1a: Hands On: A Few Internet Tools

1b: Design Exercise: A Small Home Network

Chapter 2: Network Standards

2a: Wireshark

Chapter 3: Network Security

Chapter 4: Network and Security Management

Chapter 5: Ethernet (802.3) Switched LANs

5a: Hands-On: Cutting and Connectorizing UTP

Chapter 6: Wireless LANs I

Chapter 7: Wireless LANs II

Chapter 8: TCP/IP Internetworking I

Chapter 9: TCP/IP Internetworking II

Chapter 10: Wide Area Networks

Chapter 11: Networked Applications