The role of communication in computer science

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"The book on the role of communication in computer science gives an in-depth information about the roles of communication in computer science. The process of transmitting data, instructions, and information from one computer to another or between several computers is referred to as ""computer communications."" The process of transmitting data, instructions, or information is started by the devices that are doing the sending.This textbook offers an understandable introduction to the concepts, rules, and, in particular, the sophisticated instrumentation techniques used in computer communication, making it ideal for students and researchers just starting in the field. This book also comprehensively reviews the current and future developments in computer communications. This book differs significantly from previous standard works on computer communications in numerous ways. To understand computer communications, t he first step is to learn the fundamentals of computer communication, which is heavily influenced by human interaction. The second step is to apply these concepts in increasingly realistic scenarios. The approach of this textbook has various advantages, but arguably the most important is that it provides information that will remain relevant for decades." Cover Title Page Copyright ABOUT THE AUTHOR TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Figures List of Tables List of Abbreviations Preface Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Computer Communications 1.1. Introduction 1.2. Uses of Computer Communications 1.3. Physical Links 1.4. Physical Media and Their Properties 1.5. Physical Communication Services References Chapter 2 Types of Information Systems 2.1. Introduction 2.2. Categories of Information Systems 2.3. Management Information Systems (MIS) 2.4. Other Categorizations of Information Systems 2.5. Modules of an Information System 2.6. Resources of Information System 2.7. Information System Activities 2.8. Computer Based Information System (CBIS) 2.9. Data Storage in MIS References Chapter 3 Fundamentals of Computer Networks 3.1. Introduction 3.2. Models of Computer Networks 3.3. Types of Computer Network 3.4. Data Communication Media Technology 3.5. Network Topology 3.6. Network Connectivity and Procedures 3.7. Network Services 3.8. Devices for Network Connecting References Chapter 4 Communication in Computer Memory Systems 4.1. Introduction 4.2. Memory Hierarchy 4.3. Handling the Memory Hierarchy 4.4. Caches 4.5. Main Memory 4.6. Future and Current Research Problems References Chapter 5 Interconnection Networks 5.1. Introduction 5.2. Questions About Interconnection Networks 5.3. Uses of Interconnection Networks 5.4. Network Basics References Chapter 6 Mobile Communication Networks 6.1. Introduction 6.2. Historical Background 6.3. Foundation 6.4. MCN Architecture 6.5. MCN Platforms 6.6. Information Diffusion In MCN 6.7. Key Applications 6.8. Future Directions References Chapter 7 Security for Communication Systems 7.1. Introduction 7.2. Security Objectives 7.3. Types of Attacks 7.4. Security in Communication Protocols and Networks References Chapter 8 Future Directions in the Design of Dependable Communication Systems 8.1. Introduction 8.2. Research Directions in Software Failure Mitigation 8.3. Reliability of Wireless Communications 8.4. Failure Models and Measures of Fault Tolerance 8.5. Resilience Considerations of an IP Backbone Network in the Interplay With an Agile Optical Layer References Index Back Cover