Cabling: The Complete Guide to Copper and Fiber-Optic Networking - Softcover

Oliviero, Andrew; Woodward, Bill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470878096 ISBN 13: 9780470878095

Verlag: Sybex, 2010

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Two books in one! Complete coverage of data cabling and fiber optics makes this the most comprehensive cabling book on the market

With the growing demand for fiber optics in large-scale communications networks, network professionals need complete, up-to-the-minute information. The fourth edition of this popular guide provides you with the latest on copper and fiber-optic networking. It is particularly useful for those studying for the Fiber Optics Installer or Fiber Optics Technician certifications.

Part I covers the basics of cabling, while Part II is devoted to in-depth information on fiber optics, allowing you to stay up to speed on all aspects of the field.Demonstrates how to work with all of the various types of cables-from those used to network desktops to hubs and switches up to those used by major telecommunications carriersAppeals to anyone who plans, builds, and maintains a networkOffers a solid foundation in fiber optics

As the industry transitions from copper cabling to fiber optics, Cabling: The Complete Guide to Copper and Fiber-Optic Networking, Fourth Edition is a vital tool for network administrators and technicians.

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Use this in-depth guide to reinforce your preparation for the Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) or Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) certifications from the Electronics Technicians Association.

The Complete Cabling Guide--Updated, Expanded, and Better Than Ever

Did you know that nearly 70 percent of all network-related problems are due to poor cabling? If you're in charge of a network infrastructure, you need this widely acclaimed resource on your shelf. Updated and greatly expanded, the new edition of this definitive guide is a complete, hands-on guide to both copper and fiber-optic networking, and it's packed with expert advice, best practices, and pages of the latest industry specifications and standards.

Follow the golden rules of cabling, explore all the different types of cables, see why cutting corners is a bad idea, discover the obstacles to high-speed data transfer, and more, as you develop the skills you need to design and build a reliable, cost-effective cabling infrastructure.

Topics include

Introduction to data cabling

Cabling specifications and standards

Choosing the correct cabling

Cable system components and infrastructure constraints

Network equipment

Fiber-optic, copper, and wireless media

Design considerations for copper and fiber-optic systems

Principles of fiber-optic transmission

Passive components, multiplexers, and optical networks

Testing equipment, link/cable testing, troubleshooting, and restoration

You'll also find an overview of IEEE 1394 and USB networking, an appendix on home cabling, information on cabling resources, and more.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Sybex
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0470878096
• ISBN 13: 9780470878095
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Auflage: 4
• Anzahl der Seiten: 1092
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar