Computer Networking [Global Edition] 8th Edition

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The authors have a long tradition of teaching this difficult topic using a layered approach in a “top-down manner,” and the 8th Edition, Global Edition of the popular Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach builds on that tradition. This edition is unique among computer networking textbooks. Students are motivated because they are exposed to important concepts early on in their study of networking. The text works its way from the application layer down toward the physical layer. This text is an excellent foundation for students of computer science and electrical engineering because it focuses on the Internet and the fundamentally important issues of networking. Furthermore, it does not require students to have extensive knowledge of either programming or mathematics. The 8th Edition, Global Edition has been updated to reflect the most significant and exciting recent advancements in networking. These advancements include the significance of software-defined networking (SDN) and the rapid adoption of