Master Modern Networking by Understanding and Solving Real Problems
Computer Networking Problems and Solutions offers a new approach to
understanding networking that not only illuminates current systems but
prepares readers for whatever comes next. Its problem-solving approach
reveals why modern computer networks and protocols are designed as they
are, by explaining the problems any protocol or system must overcome,
considering common solutions, and showing how those solutions have been
implemented in new and mature protocols.
Part I considers data transport (the data plane). Part II covers
protocols used to discover and use topology and reachability information
(the control plane). Part III considers several common network designs
and architectures, including data center fabrics, MPLS cores, and modern
Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN). Principles that underlie
technologies such as Software Defined Networks (SDNs) are considered
throughout, as solutions to problems faced by all networking
technologies.
This guide is ideal for beginning network engineers, students of
computer networking, and experienced engineers seeking a deeper
understanding of the technologies they use every day. Whatever your
background, this book will help you quickly recognize problems and
solutions that constantly recur, and apply this knowledge to new
technologies and environments.
Coverage Includes
- Data and networking transport
- Lower- and higher-level transports and interlayer discovery
- Packet switching
- Quality of Service (QoS)
- Virtualized networks and services
- Network topology discovery
- Unicast loop free routing
- Reacting to topology changes
- Distance vector control planes, link state, and path vector control
- Control plane policies and centralization
- Failure domains
- Securing networks and transport
- Network design patterns
- Redundancy and resiliency
- Troubleshooting
- Network disaggregation
- Automating network management
- Cloud computing
- Networking the Internet of Things (IoT)
- Emerging trends and technologies
