Forouzan's Business Data Communications is designed to present fundamental data communications topics in a business context. To this end, the book blends an accessible technical presentation of improtant networking concepts with many business applications.

Pedagogy is a key component of the Forouzan approach. Each chapter is mapped out with chapter objectives and an overview at the beginning. Throughout the chapter, Forouzan makes use of Business Focus boxes to pull out important business applications. Technical Focus boxes are also used to provide optional, additional techical materal. Concepts presented are illstrated with hundreds of excellent figures, and each chapter ends with a running case study, as well as extensive problem sets.

Part 1 Data Communications Basics
Part 2 Lan and Wan Technology
Part 3 Internetworking and Internet
Part 4 Security and Management