An Introduction to Data Communications and Networking Description: This product is based on the course notes used by a course which has been given regularly at Exeter. It consists of a tutorial section and some practical excercises that are used to illustrate some of the points made in the text. The subjects covered are intended to be those relevant to users in the UK academic environment. The book starts with a simple introduction to binary and hexadecimal notation and character sets. It then looks at the way data can be transmitted in parallel and serial. It includes details of the RS232 interface and modem operation. On the networking side, the book contains a detailed discussion of X.25 and TCP/IP protocols, and also looks at local area networking technologies, concentrating on Ethernet. Other subjects covered in passing include a brief overview of the Coloured Book suite of protocols, and a look at the OSI model and the OSI protocol suite. Objectives: This course is designed for those with some experience of computers and computer networks but with no knowledge of how they work or what is available. It is likely to be especially relevant for technical people working in an academic environment in a support role. Prerequisites: A little experience of using computers in an academic environment would be an advantage. Product Details: A4 booklet of 175 pages, including contents, diagrams, pictures, glossary, practical exercises and solutions. Price:- UKHE 20 pounds Non UKHE 30 pounds + p&p Distribution:- The product is obtainable from:- Mrs Jean Burgan UCoSDA Level Six University House SHEFFIELD S10 2TN Tel: 0114 272 5248 Fax: 0114 272 8705 Email: j.burgan@sheffield.ac.uk Further Information and Comments:- I.L.C.Campbell IT Services The University Exeter Devon EX4 4QE UK Tel: 01392 - 263955 Fax: 01392 - 211630 e-mail: I.L.C.Campbell@exeter.ac.uk __________________________________________________________________________ From: Brian ShieldsDate: Tue, 30 May 1995 _______________________________________________________________________ | | | In general the copyright for material on the NISS Bulletin Board | | is held by the CHEST & NISS Centre (University of Bath) or by the | | authors. | | | | Copying or reproduction of the material is permitted provided that | | | | (a) the source is acknowledged | | and (b) the material is not used for commercial gain. | | | | However, material must not be made available outside the academic | | community without prior consent. | |_______________________________________________________________________|