Gigabit ethernet technology and applications

Gigabit Ethernet delivers the speed and high bandwidth that today's organizations demand from their local area networks. It is being chosen over other high-speed technologies because it is a flexible and cost-effective solution that can be used in a wide range of applications. This comprehensive guide gives you a clear picture of how Gigabit Ethernet works and how it can be used to support a broad range of services. You learn how Gigabit Ethernet can be used in the wide area and how it can support mobile systems.

The Quiet Revolution - The Information Economy. The Network is King. Technology to the Rescue. Whence We Came. About this Book. Ethernet-The Story So Far - Basic Concepts. Ethernet in Action. Fast Ethernet. Design. Standards. Gigabit Ethernets - Gigabit Ethernet. 10G Ethernet. Fiber Channel. Wireless Ethernet - The Wireless LAN. Physical Layer. Medium Access Control. Typical Configurations Open Issues. Total Area Networks - Ethernet in the Wide Area. Ethernet over the Last Mile. Storage Area Networks - The Growth of Network Storage. Options for Network Storage. Storage Area Networks. Evaluating the Storage Area Network. SAN Management. SAN Evolution. Devising a Storage Strategy. A Changing Marketplace - The EtherCLEC Play. Rabbit's Revenge. Web Services. Managing Total Area Ethernetworks - Network & Service Management Models. Network Management Tools. Management Design. Implementing a Management Platform. Commercial Management Platforms. Distributed Management. Managing eBusiness. Appendixes. Glossary.