Telecommunications Essentials is an in-depth introduction to the rapidly growing world of telecommunications. The book provides a global perspective, which ensures a complete understanding of telecommunications technologies and standards worldwide. Providing a comprehensive, one-stop reference for anybody wanting to get up to speed on the $2.5 trillion telecommunications industry, this book not only covers the basic building blocks but also introduces the most current information on new technologies like wireless, broadband, and optical networking.
Topics include:
Technology Basics
PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Networks)
Switching and Routing
Data Communications
Frame Relay, ATM
Internet Infrastructure
VPNs, VoIP, Streaming Media
Broadband Architectures
Security
Optical Networking
Cable
Wireless
Fiber
xDSLs
The broadband home
Goleniewski's clear approach to current and emerging technologies - starting with important terms and definitions, and moving to systems, networks, and the latest applications, products, and services - is based on the very successful worldwide LIDO Telecommunications Essentials seminar and e-Learning series. This approach makes Telecommunications Essentials a must-have resource for any reader, whether new to the field of telecommunications or a seasoned professional.
And as an added bonus, Telecommunications Essentials is augmented by a dynamic online telecom learning center, www.telecomessentials.com/learningcenter, designed to enhance and further your learning experience. The Telecom Essentials Learning Center includes access to:
Self-tests and quizzes to put your new found knowledge to the test.
Discussion forums for student interactions and Q&A.
Recommended books and magazines that will allow you to build your telecommunications knowledge.
Recommended websites, selected according to their relevance to the topics in each chapter.
The LIDO Organization, Inc.'s Telecommunications Essentials educational products are further supported by a unique telecommunications knowledge portal, LIDO Telecom WebCentral, www.telecomwebcentral.com. This portal brings you access to:
More than 6,000 learning resources and video tutorials featured on the site.
Brand new information on financial and legal news.
Up-to-the-moment information on the latest applications.
Connections to telecom career groups and newsgroups.
