Thomas' Telecom & Networking Dictionary

A thorough resource in a complex and fast changing industry. Networking and telecommunications is a complex and fast-changing industry and professionals need a definitive reference. Whether it's ADSL, XDSL, VOIP, or SNMP, this A-to-Z guide of networking and telecommunications will keep professionals informed about broadband and evolving network technologies.

Serves many markets. This is the perfect reference for engineers involved in the field of networking and telecommunications. It belongs on the desk of every engineer no matter what his or her level of technical expertise. Also great for those in sales and marketing, who lack technical expertise but must know the terminology in order to service their customers.

Features and benefits:

• Dictionary format -- Arranged alphabetically in an easy-to-read and referenced format with over 900 pages of definitions
• Web enhanced -- Backed by Netcerts.com (a premiere certification web site), the book will be continuously updated by readers and the authors as new definitions are submitted online
• More than definitions -- Moves beyond strict definitions with illustrations and easy-to-understand examples and applications
• Hardware, software, and protocols -- Covers all major definitions within the operating systems used by networking professionals including UNIX, LINUX, Novell, Microsoft, and Solaris. Also covers all flavors of LAN and WAN as well as emerging technologies such as xDSL, Voice over IP, VPNs, and Network Security.