Because of the nature of certain topics, some subjects could be covered at multiple levels e. The book strikes a good balance in sorting these topics and is certain to highlight connections and relationships. I read the HTML version and examined the PDF version, which results in professional quality documents that are full-text searchable and easily navigable. The authors use illustrations frequently and to good effect. Unfortunately, some of the URLs embedded were broken e.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, aside from the infrequent typo, I wasn't able to spot any mistakes. The book comes with 5 online companion books that dive even deeper into some of the topics the book covers. It is also open for contributions by anybody, which could further improve its content and relevance in the future.
This book tries to use a systematic view to explain the computer network by focusing on several major components in the Internet, so several topics have to be grouped together.
For example, "Internetworking" section, it covers switch, Ethernet, Comprehensiveness rating: 3 see less. For example, "Internetworking" section, it covers switch, Ethernet, IP, and outing. Actually, those topics are located in the different layers of Internet stack.
Introducing all those topics which are spanned over several layers might confuse the students. The good thing about this textbook is that there are sample codes available.
The information and content in this textbook are relatively accurate. One thing is that this textbook did not contain many examples to explain certain topics. In that case, the instructor might need to customize the example based on the information and content of the textbook.
All the topics in this textbook are definitely related to the computer networks. However, some interesting topics are not included. This textbook also include network security and cryptography. I am not sure whether it is the required topic for undergraduate computer network class. The technical terms are properly explained in the textbook. For some major concepts, the use example is missing. Take the "Addresses" as an example, the textbook just explains the format of the address. However, it failed to explain how the different portion of address is used.
The textbook groups the related topics into section, which is easier for reader to get familiar with all topics in one section. However, this design strategy also has a downside. Since different topic might be existing in the different layer of Internet stack, coving them in one section might be difficult. For the organization, this textbook has some places to improve. Some topics can be grouped in a more proper way. I don't suggest the instructor adopts this textbook as a only textbook for computer network class.
The reason is that this textbook does not include all required topics. Some other OER textbooks should be used along with this one. This book presents majority of the networking critical areas and explains latest hot topics in the industry. More pictures, charts and tables can make it more attractive for students. This book provides an unbiased approach with all possible ways and does not specifically attached to any industry networking equipment provider other than in few real life examples.
The latest version of the book contains 5G and SDN topics as well as some details of cloud networking. Due to changing technologies the future updates will be required and authors agility is appreciable so far. Authors tried their best to be focused and deliver required information with good sequence and consistency.
Authors did excellent work by putting every critical area and topic in separate chapters making the flow transition smooth. Visual display works well. I will provide with any further comments and updates necessary when I use it in class. Reviewed by Mya T. This book will be used to identify problems in the information technology industry.
Every chapter presents a problem to be analyzed by students which is suitable for developing the critical thinking skills of students. This book provides an unbiased presentation of relevant concepts and issues with the information technology industry. This book has a copyright of ; based on the topics presented, the content is relevant to students considering or pursuing a career in information technology. This book presents the material with clarity; any areas that may be unclear can be researched and expounded upon during class discussions.
This book 's structure presents a well organized, logical, and clear flow of information regarding each topic. The book's interface works well. I did not find any issues with navigating from page to page, or chapter to chapter. I am going to use this book for my IT problem-solving course during the Fall semester; I am hoping to identify feedback from students to be added to this review in the future. Reviewed by Yiheng Liang, Asst.
Almost all important areas in computer networks are covered in this book. Comprehensiveness rating: 5 see less. I have not checked every word and every piece of information from this book. But from what I had looked at, this book appears to be accurate and unbiased. This book is about computer networks, of course.
However, like all tech books, they will have to update with new content, e. SDN, 5G, This book is a bit "heavy" for some students in computer science to follow in a single semester. It is a challenge for the instructors to pick up specific contents that will be suitable for a typical one-semester course. I am not sure that putting the "applications" as the last chapter is a good approach. Additionally, some terms are addressed earlier in the book, but the concept is later introduced.
For example, the term "Content Distribution Networks" is mentioned in previous chapters but it is only formally introduced in chapter 9. Lack of homework questions, lab questions, and programming assignments. This book will be better served as a reference book, not a textbook. The bool appears to be comprehensive, but a little wordy. Perhaps say the same thing without repetition and stay focused on the subject. This is fairly fundamental networking, however it is a topic that changes rapidly, which is not the fault of the author.
I understood it fairly easily, but this could be difficult depending on the audience and their ability and familiarity with the subject. I like how they started with the application layer of the OSI model that is the easiest to understand. I would stick with the OSI format throughout the course. The interface is fairly straightforward.
I personally like ebooks with links to appropriate videos, but then it would not be a "textbook". This book does an excellent job of covering all of the major topic areas in computer networking. It provides a good overview of networking and then dives into the details of the most important sections of the network stack. This book covers historical networking topics well. It also highlights the primary tools used in modern networked mobile and web applications HTTPS, REST, etc and explains the forces that have caused much of the industry to settle on these tools.
This book should remain relevant for years, especially if it continues to be regularly updated. Completely updated content with expanded coverage of the topics of utmost importance to networking professionals and students, including P2P, wireless, security, and applications Increased focus on application layer issues where innovative and exciting research and design is currently the center of attention Free downloadable network simulation software and lab experiments manual available. Foundation 1.
Getting Connected 2. Internetworking 3. Advanced Internetworking 4. End-to-End Protocols 5. Congestion Control and Resource Allocation 6. End-to-End Data 7. Network Security 8. Applications 9. His research focuses on the design, implementation, and operation of Internet-scale distributed systems, including the widely used PlanetLab and MeasurementLab platforms.
He currently serves as the CTO of the Open Networking Foundation ONF , where he works on open source software at the intersection of access networks and the edge cloud. He received his Ph. He has over 30 years of industry experience, and was a Cisco Fellow prior to joining Nicira.
He has contributed to many networking standards and authored several networking textbooks. Bruce received his Ph.
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