Business

For Business Data Communications, Data Communications, and introductory Networking for Business courses.

The fifth edition of this popular text presents the fundamental concepts of data communications, networking, distributed applications, and network management and security; it relates specifically to the business environment and business management. Includes up-to-date coverage of key issues for the business student—high-speed networks, asychronous transfer mode (ATM) and TCP/IP, and the use of the Internet, intranets, and extranets support business objectives. It is the only book with a top-down Internet first organization. It is the only book with a top-down, Internet first organization.

• NEW - Top-down organization.

  • Gives students a highly motivational organization that emphasizes the Internet and applications.

• NEW - Coverage of innovation and improvements in the field—Includes comprehensive coverage of the changes that have taken place since the last edition.

  • Provides students with the most up-to-date text available.

• NEW - Clarified and tightened narrative—Includes improved illustrations.

  • Enables students to easily understand the concepts presented in the text.

• NEW - New, field-tested problems.

  • Provides students with improved pedagogy.

• NEW - New material on the Internet.

  • Keeps students' technologically aware by including material on the organization and operation of the Internet.

• NEW - LANs and WANs—Provides a new two-part organization, providing greater detail and including an increased emphasis on wireless networks.

  • Reflects for students the developments in standards and technology that have occurred.

• Detailed examination of intranets, extranets, and client/server computing.

  • Provides students with information about how this technology for corporate data communication works, allowing them to understand their functions.

• Real-world case studies.

  • Shows students how companies have dealt with the issues, problems, and opportunities presented by communications and network technology.

• Numerous questions, homework problems, and worked-out examples.

  • Offers students a chance to apply and test their knowledge.

• Tables and figures.

  • Helps students clarify concepts to aid in comprehension.

• Suggested readings—Included at the end of each chapter.

  • Encourages students to further explore topics of interest.

• Companion Website -- Access textbook-related resources and support materials for students and instructors maintained by the author.

• Student Resource Site -- Access a wealth of computer science-related information including mathematics reviews, how-to documents, research resources, and career explorations maintained by the author.

   

• Top-down organization.

  • Gives students a highly motivational organization that emphasizes the Internet and applications.

• Coverage of innovation and improvements in the field—Includes comprehensive coverage of the changes that have taken place since the last edition.

  • Provides students with the most up-to-date text available.

• Clarified and tightened narrative—Includes improved illustrations.

  • Enables students to easily understand the concepts presented in the text.

• New, field-tested problems.

  • Provides students with improved pedagogy.

• New material on the Internet.

  • Keeps students' technologically aware by including material on the organization and operation of the Internet.

• LANs and WANs—Provides a new two-part organization, providing greater detail and including an increased emphasis on wireless networks.

  • Reflects for students the developments in standards and technology that have occurred.

• Companion Website -- Access textbook-related resources and support materials for students and instructors maintained by the author.

• Student Resource Site -- Access a wealth of computer science-related information including mathematics reviews, how-to documents, research resources, and career explorations maintained by the author.

 1. Introduction.

I. REQUIREMENTS.

II. THE INTERNET AND DISTRIBUTED APPLICATIONS.

III. LOCAL AREA NETWORKS.

IV. WIDE AREA NETWORKS.

V. DATA COMMUNICATIONS.

VI. MANAGEMENT ISSUES.

Networking - Intro for Business/Business Data Communication  (Computer Science)

• 
  Business Data Communications, 6/E
  Stallings
  ©2009 | Prentice Hall | Cloth; 624 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0136067417 | ISBN-13: 9780136067412
  Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

  

  For Business Data Communications, Data Communications, and introductory Networking for Business courses.

   

  Business Data Communications, 6/e, covers the fundamentals of data communications, networking, distributed applications, and network management and security. Stallings presents these concepts in a way that relates specifically to the business environment and the concerns of business management and staff, structuring his text around requirements, ingredients, and applications. While making liberal use of real-world case studies and charts and graphs to provide a business perspective, the book also provides the student with a solid grasp of the technical foundation of business data communications. Throughout the text, references to the interactive, online animations supply a powerful tool in understanding complex protocol mechanisms.

  The Sixth Edition maintains Stallings' superlative support for either a research projects or modeling projects component in the course.  The diverse set of projects and student exercises enables the instructor to use the book as a component in a rich and varied learning experience and to tailor a course plan to meet the specific needs of the instructor and students.

William Stallings has made a unique contribution to understanding the broad sweep of technical developments in computer networking and computer architecture. He has authored 18 titles, and counting revised editions, a total of 35 books on various aspects of these subjects. In over 20 years in the field, he has been a technical contributor, technical manager, and an executive with several high-technology firms. Currently he is an independent consultant whose clients have included computer and networking manufacturers and customers, software development firms, and leading-edge government research institutions.

He has six times received the prize for best Computer Science and Engineering textbook of the year from the Textbook and Academic Authors Association.

Bill has designed and implemented both TCP/IP-based and OSI-based protocol suites on a variety of computers and operating systems, ranging from microcomputers to mainframes. As a consultant, he has advised government agencies, computer and software vendors, and major users on the design, selection, and use of networking software and products.

Dr. Stallings holds a Ph.D. from M.I.T. in Computer Science and a B.S. from Notre Dame in Electrical Engineering.

Author Website - Stallings, 5/E
Stallings
©2005 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131442805 | ISBN-13: 9780131442801
URL:  http://www.williamstallings.com

Author Website - Stallings, 5/E
Stallings
©2005 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131442805 | ISBN-13: 9780131442801
URL:  http://www.williamstallings.com

Instructor Resources for Business Data Communications, 5/E
Stallings
©2005 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131466925 | ISBN-13: 9780131466920
URL:  http://www.prenhall.com/stallings
  View Downloadable Files

Author Website - Stallings, 5/E
Stallings
©2005 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131442805 | ISBN-13: 9780131442801
URL:  http://www.williamstallings.com

Interwrite Personal Response System
EduCue, Addison-Wesley & Benjamin Cummings
©2004 | Prentice Hall | Electronic Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321267354 | ISBN-13: 9780321267351

Author Website - Stallings, 5/E
Stallings
©2005 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131442805 | ISBN-13: 9780131442801
URL:  http://www.williamstallings.com

Give your students a choice! PearsonChoices products are designed to give your students more value and flexibility by letting them choose from a variety of text and media formats to best match their learning style and their budget.

Pearson Higher Education offers special pricing when you choose to package your text with other student resources. If you're interested in creating a cost-saving package for your students, see the Packages Tab.

• 
  Business Data Communications, CourseSmart eTextbook, 5/E
  Stallings
  ©2005 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement; 608 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131288121 | ISBN-13: 9780131288126
  URL:  http://www.coursesmart.com
  Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

  

  CourseSmart Textbooks Online is an exciting new choice for students looking to save money. As an alternative to purchasing the print textbook, students can subscribe to the same content online and save up to 50% off the suggested list price of the print text. With a CourseSmart etextbook, students can search the text, make notes online, print out reading assignments that incorporate lecture notes, and bookmark important passages for later review. For more information, or to subscribe to the CourseSmart eTextbook, visit www.coursesmart.com.

   

• 
  Business Data Communications, eTextbook, 5/E
  Stallings
  ©2005 | Prentice Hall | Vital Source; 608 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0136095720 | ISBN-13: 9780136095729
  

Pearson Higher Education offers special pricing when you choose to package your text with other student resources. If you're interested in creating a cost-saving package for your students contact your Pearson Higher Education representative.