Balancing the most technical concepts with practical everyday issues, DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND COMPUTER NETWORKS, 9e provides thorough coverage of the basic features, operations, and limitations of different types of computer networks--making it the ideal resource for future business managers, computer programmers, system designers, as well as home computer users. Offering a comprehensive introduction to computer networks and data communications, the text includes coverage of the language of computer networks both on premises and in the cloud, as well as the effects of data communications on business and society. Completely up to date, the Ninth Edition reflects the latest trends, developments, and practices from the field. It offers full coverage of relevant cloud computing concepts, virtual networking technologies, industry convergence, network security, wired and wireless LAN technologies, and error detection and correction. New coverage includes cloud business principles, software-defined networking, cloud security techniques, 5G, the Internet of Things, data analytics, and supporting remote workforces.
