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Summary: Broadband Telecommunications Handbook
Review: An almost complete book!. This book give the general and medium depth explanation of broadband telecommunication technology which is useful to remind us to their concept. This book cover ISDN, FR,ATM, xDSL, SONET, SDH, SS7, CTI, IN, LMDS, GSM, broadband satellite, Power Line Technology, also VPN, Intranet and Extranet, etc. The only lack of this book is not all of subject was explain in depth.
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Summary: Excellent book, and very fast delivery! Great JOB
Review: Completely satisfied with this order. Book in excellent condition, and fast delivery. I was very very pleased doing business with this seller.
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Summary: Author's Comments
Review: Hello folks:I wanted to take just a few moments to discuss this book before you choose to purchase it. The reason I wrote this book is because in the past everyone has been yakking about broadband communications. However, the discussions always led to one topic (usually one that the people had a vested interest in such as a manufacturer). As a result no one talked about broadband in what is it? What will it do for me? and How much will it cost me? So I took it upon myself to do the digging on the topic. Not all of the subjects are fully broadband, but they compliment or complete the puzzle in a broadband network (like the SS7 and AIN sections) There are many ways to look at a network, this is my version of all the components that combine to make up the best networks in the world. So read this for the merit is offers, a discussion of the technologies, not some engineering techno-babble. Use the book as a desktop reference on how and why things work the way the do, not for a series of mathematical equations that you find in other works. Find the application, then match the application to a technology. Thanks for reading this comment section and thanks to all of you who continue to show your support and e-mails to me. I really hope that I can make a difference in your eductaion and growth in the Telecommunications industry. Bud
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Summary: Author's Comments
Review: Hello folks: I wanted to take just a few moments to discuss this book before you choose to purchase it. The reason I wrote this book is because in the past everyone has been yakking about broadband communications. However, the discussions always led to one topic (usually one that the people had a vested interest in such as a manufacturer). As a result no one talked about broadband in what is it? What will it do for me? and How much will it cost me? So I took it upon myself to do the digging on the topic. Not all of the subjects are fully broadband, but they compliment or complete the puzzle in a broadband network (like the SS7 and AIN sections) There are many ways to look at a network, this is my version of all the components that combine to make up the best networks in the world. So read this for the merit is offers, a discussion of the technologies, not some engineering techno-babble. Use the book as a desktop reference on how and why things work the way the do, not for a series of mathematical equations that you find in other works. Find the application, then match the application to a technology. Thanks for reading this comment section and thanks to all of you who continue to show your support and e-mails to me. I really hope that I can make a difference in your eductaion and growth in the Telecommunications industry. Bud
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Summary: a book on such advanced topics with no bibliography
Review: I must admit that I am very disappointed with this book. Being somebody who worked in some of the areas, I find most of the definitions and discussions in the book far from being precise, and incomplete. The author tries to cover too much, but in my opinion fails to do so. It just touches some technologies. My biggest surprise was to see a book of such advanced topics with no references, or bibliograpghy, apart from some ITU Specs or IETF docs inserted into the text. The author probably has a lot of knowledge in a lot of areas, but the book should be able to point towards the real source of the information or provide pointers for more interested readers. I must admit that I consider the money I spent on this book wasted. I personally would have liked to see a preface, and read about the aim, intended audience of this book.
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Summary: An excellent Resource!
Review: I read and review dozens of technology books for my TrainingCity.com classes every year, and I only recommend a small percentage of them. Broadband Telecommunications Handbook is among the best. It's the perfect resource for individuals who need a clear and concise explanation of the technologies encountered in the field every day. The book gets to the heart of modern WAN technologies and explains concepts such as T1 AMI vs. HDSL in an extraordinarily clear and easy to understand manner. Very few authors have this ability to explain technologies in a way that can be understood by both engineers and non-engineers alike. In conclusion, Broadband Technologies Handbook deserves a place in your resource library today.
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Summary: An excellent Resource!
Review: I read and review dozens of technology books for my TrainingCity.com classes every year, and I only recommend a small percentage of them. Broadband Telecommunications Handbook is among the best. It's the perfect resource for individuals who need a clear and concise explanation of the technologies encountered in the field every day. The book gets to the heart of modern WAN technologies and explains concepts such as T1 AMI vs. HDSL in an extraordinarily clear and easy to understand manner. Very few authors have this ability to explain technologies in a way that can be understood by both engineers and non-engineers alike. In conclusion, Broadband Technologies Handbook deserves a place in your resource library today.
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Summary: Excellent resource! Very well written and through
Review: Most of my customers are in the telecom/datacom field. I was very happy that I chanced upon this book. It goes through the end user's perspective, the IS/IT staff's perspective and what's the typical decision process to make sure the design is appropriate and excellent description of each technology. It helps in sounding more intelligent in front of my customers as well as better service.
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Summary: Put your telecom know-how to work
Review: The telecommunications industry doesn't stand still. Neither should you. To gain a solid overview of this fast-breaking field--one that can really benefit your work every day--no reference but the Broadband Telecommunications Handbook will do. In this one-of-a-kind volume, renowned computing communications expert and instructor Bud Bates explains the ins and outs of the industry, taking a practical approach to using vital technologies and their applications. No matter what your position within the telecommunications field, whether you're a network administrator or marketing manager, you'll get all the latest coverage in communications, from basic to advanced topics, including what's new in: o Telecom, DSL technology, voice over IP, Wave Division Multiplexing o XDSL Products, VPNs, Advanced Intelligent Networks, SONET, SS7, and PCS, and WDM Heavily illustrated, and featuring a logical building-block organization, the Handbook considers the concept of a technology, looks at deployment issues, and then describes the use of the technologies as they are implemented. Consistent with the book's straightforward, jargon-free format, you'll find a special emphasis on key concepts and techniques for doing the job right. If you want to gain a top-to-bottom understanding of the most advanced telecommunication technologies, the trick is knowing just where to start ... with the Broadband Telecommunications Handbook. ABOUT THE AUTHOR R. J. "Bud" Bates is the president of TCIC. With nearly three decades of communications and computing experience, he is recognized as one of the industry's foremost experts. An instructor for major telecommunication companies such as Nortel, Fujitsu, and others, he has authored several books, including Disaster Recovery Planning, Disaster Recovery for LANs, Wireless Network Communications Client/Server Internetworking, and Voice and Data Communications Signature Edition, all published by McGraw-Hill. Bates resides in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Summary: This book is needed as much as the "good book"
Review: This book covers all the basics in Broadband circuits. As a field operations engineer, I deal with all types of circuits. DS0, DS1(T1/EC1), DS3(T3), STS,ISDN, all DSL type circuits, OC3-OC48, and DWDM. My job travels me around the U.S. alone testing and turning up circuits and this book insures me of knowing what is what when dealing with these types of circuits. Clear understanding of terms and procedures for the greenest(new person)technician in the business. I've purchased over $600.00 in books on telephony and telecom over the past 4 years and this is one of few that thats worth holding on to. A must have for broadband junkies like me. oNe
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