Computer Networks Architecture, Protocols, and Software

Introduction to Computer Networks: Computer Network Applications. Interprocessor Communications. Computer Network Architecture. Classifications of Computer Networks. Network Topologies. Network Operating Systems. OSI Reference Model. Network I/O Routines on the Communication Processor. Network I/O Routines on the Host Processor. Program Design Language. Network Performance. Physical Layer: Introduction to Data Transmissions. Fourier Theorem. Modulation Techniques. Multiplexing Techniques. Nyquist Theorem. Shannon Theorem. Switching Methods. Physical Layer Design. Physical Interfaces. Data Link Layer: Basic Design Concepts. Error Detecting Codes. Sliding Window Protocols. Other Design Issues. Data Link Layer Design. Data Link Simulations. Xmodem. Binary Synchronous Communications. Synchronous Data Link Control. High-Level Data Link Control. Conclusions. Local Area Networks: Basic Design Concepts. Medium Access Control Sublayer. Logical Link Control Sublayer. Ethernet. Token-Ring. Token-Bus. Fiber Distributed Data Interface. Distributed Queue Dual Bus. Conclusions. Network Layer: Basic Design Concepts. Routing Philosophies. Road Signs. Routing Table. Other Design Issues. Network Layer Design. X.25 Packet Layer Protocol. N Layer Primitives vs. X.25 Packets. Internet Protocol. Network Management Routines. Network Devices. Conclusions. High-Speed Wide Area Networks: Frame Relay. Asynchronous Transfer Mode. Comparisons of FR and ATM. Integrated Services Digital Network. ISDN Protocols. Broadband ISDN. Broadband ISDN Protocols. Other Networks. Conclusions. Transport Layer: Basic Design Concepts. Finite State Machine Model. Other Design Issues. Transport Layer Primitives. Transport Protocol Data Units. Transport Layer Design. OSI Transport Protocols. Transmission Control Protocol. Conclusions. Session Interface: Basic Design Concepts. Session Primitives. Session Software Design. Network Application Software Design. TCP/IP Session. SNA Session. OSI Session. Conclusions. Presentation and Application Services: Basic Design Concepts. Presentation Services. Presentation Layer - OSI Model. Network Applications. Application Services - TCP/IP. Application Layer - OSI Model. Conclusions. Network Management: Network Performance Analysis. Network Monitoring. Simple Network Management Protocol. Conclusions. Operating System Essentials: Interrupt Mechanisms. Asynchronous Processing. Task Management Routines. Reentrant Task. Intertask Communications. Semaphore.