Network management refers to the activities, methods, procedures, and tools that pertain to the operation, administration, maintenance, and provisioning of networked systems, which includes controlling, planning, allocating, deploying, coordinating, and monitoring the resources of a network. This book brings all of the elements of network management together in a single volume, saving the reader the time and expense of making multiple purchases. It introduces network management, explains the basics, describes the protocols, and discusses advanced topics, by the best and brightest experts in the field. It is a quick and efficient way to bring valuable content together from leading experts in the field while creating a one-stop-shopping opportunity for customers to receive the information they would otherwise need to round up from separate sources. * Chapters contributed by recognized experts in the field cover theory and practice of network management, allowing the reader to develop a new level of knowledge and technical expertise. * This book's up-to-date coverage of network quality of service issues facilitates learning and lets the reader remain current and fully informed from multiple viewpoints. * Presents methods of analysis and problem-solving techniques, enhancing the reader's grasp of the material and ability to implement practical solutions. * Use of examples illustrate core network management concepts for enhanced comprehension.

Network management refers to the activities, methods, procedures, and tools that pertain to the operation, administration, maintenance, and provisioning of networked systems, which includes controlling, planning, allocating, deploying, coordinating, and monitoring the resources of a network. This book brings all of the elements of network management together in a single volume, saving the reader the time and expense of making multiple purchases. It introduces network management, explains the basics, describes the protocols, and discusses advanced topics, by the best and brightest experts in the field. It is a quick and efficient way to bring valuable content together from leading experts in the field while creating a one-stop-shopping opportunity for customers to receive the information they would otherwise need to round up from separate sources.* Chapters contributed by recognized experts in the field cover theory and practice of network management, allowing the reader to develop a new level of knowledge and technical expertise. * This book's up-to-date coverage of network quality of service issues facilitates learning and lets the reader remain current and fully informed from multiple viewpoints.* Presents methods of analysis and problem-solving techniques, enhancing the reader's grasp of the material and ability to implement practical solutions.* Use of examples illustrate core network management concepts for enhanced comprehension.

This textbook covers security controls and management. It is for courses in cyber security education that follow National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) work roles and framework that adopt the Competency-Based Education (CBE) method. The book follows the CBE general framework, meaning each chapter contains three sections, knowledge and questions, and skills/labs for skills and sbilities. The author makes an explicit balance between knowledge and skills material in information security, giving readers immediate applicable skills. The book is divided into several parts, including: Information Assurance / Encryption; Information Systems Security Management; Information Systems / Network Security; Information Technology Management; IT Management; and IT Risk Management.

Network Security: Know It All explains the basics, describes the protocols, and discusses advanced topics, by the best and brightest experts in the field of network security.Assembled from the works of leading researchers and practitioners, this best-of-the-best collection of chapters on network security and survivability is a valuable and handy resource. It consolidates content from the field's leading experts while creating a one-stop-shopping opportunity for readers to access the information only otherwise available from disparate sources.* Chapters contributed by recognized experts in the field cover theory and practice of network security technology, allowing the reader to develop a new level of knowledge and technical expertise. * Up-to-date coverage of network security issues facilitates learning and lets the reader remain current and fully informed from multiple viewpoints.* Presents methods of analysis and problem-solving techniques, enhancing the reader's grasp of the material and ability to implement practical solutions.* Examples illustrate core security concepts for enhanced comprehension

This book provides you with an accessible overview of network management covering management not just of networks themselves but also of services running over those networks. It also explains the different technologies that are used in network management and how they relate to each other.--[book cover].

The Newnes Know It All Series takes the best of what our authors have written to create hard-working desk references that will be an engineer's first port of call for key information, design techniques and rules of thumb. Guaranteed not to gather dust on a shelf!Wireless Networking: Know It All delivers readers from the basics of a wireless system such as antennas and transmitters to current hot topic wireless systems and technologies. The backbone to technologies and applications such as mobile, untethered Internet access, Internet telephony, and high quality multimedia content via the Web is completely covered in this reference. Chapter 1. Basics of Wireless Communications Chapter 2. Basics of Wireless Local Area Networks Chapter 3. Radio Transmitters and Receivers Chapter 4. Radio Propagation Chapter 5. Antennas and Transmission Lines Chapter 6. Communication Protocols and Modulation Chapter 7. High-Speed Wireless Data: System Types, Standards-Based and Proprietary Solutions Chapter 8. Propagation Modeling and Measuring Chapter 9. Indoor Networks Chapter 10. Security in Wireless Local Area Networks Chapter 11. Voice Over Wi-Fi and Other Wireless TechnologiesChapter 12. Mobile Ad Hoc NetworksChapter 13. Wireless Sensor Networks Chapter 14. Reliable Wireless Networks for Industrial Applications Chapter 15. Applications and Technologies Chapter 16. System Planning*A comprehensive overview from best-selling authors including Daniel Dobkin, Ron Olexa, and Alan Bensky*Explains the theory, concepts, design, and implementation of 802.11, 802.16, and 802.20 wireless networks – the three most popular types*Includes discussion of indoor networks, signal propagation, network security, and other topics essential for designing robust, secure wireless networks

This book covers the management of telecommunication networks of all types, including PSTNs, LANs, WANs and data networks. The perspective is broad, making the volume useful as a tutorial introduction and working reference.

The Newnes Know It All Series takes the best of what our authors have written to create hard-working desk references that will be an engineer's first port of call for key information, design techniques and rules of thumb. Guaranteed not to gather dust on a shelf!Communications engineers need to master a wide area of topics to excel. The Wireless Security Know It All covers every angle including Emerging Wireless Technologies and Security Issues, Wireless LAN and MAN Security, as well as Wireless Personal Area Networks. - A 360-degree view from our best-selling authors - Topics include Today's Wireless Technology, Security Definitions and Concepts, and Wireless Handheld devices - The ultimate hard-working desk reference; all the essential information, techniques and tricks of the trade in one volume