Publisher's Synopsis
This is a practical guide for the computer programmer who needs to know about the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection);Network and the seven layers of the OSI reference model. It includes reference material and aims to provide the level of implementation detail necessary for programmers. Test tools and performance testing procedures, the various network layers, special concerns for OSI LANs and hardware are discussed and defined. A chapter on the important topic of network management is also provided.
