Home > Store

ATM Networks

Register your product to gain access to bonus material or receive a coupon.

ATM Networks

Book

  • Sorry, this book is no longer in print.
Not for Sale

Description

  • Copyright 2002
  • Dimensions: 7" x 9-1/4"
  • Pages: 544
  • Edition: 1st
  • Book
  • ISBN-10: 0-13-093601-4
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-13-093601-1

From xDSL to 3G wireless, one technology is at the heart of today's most important broadband networks: ATM. This book brings together the most comprehensive, complete description of ATM standards and practical solutions for the key issues facing ATM network implementers and managers. Othmar Kyas and Gregan Crawford begin by reviewing the evolution of ATM technology, the problems it has been designed to solve, and the latest generation of ATM applications. Next, they systematically address the elements of ATM networks, covering all ATM variants and the latest ATM standards. ATM Networks then offers specific guidance on ATM network design, testing, and troubleshooting, as well as detailed techniques for protecting ATM networks against hacker attacks. For all network professionals designing, implementing, managing, maintaining, or supporting ATM networks in a wide range of service provider and enterprise environments.

Sample Content

Online Sample Chapter

Demands on Today's Data Communications Technologies

Table of Contents



Preface.

I. ATM: AN INTRODUCTION.

1. Demands on Today's Data Communications Technologies.

The Evolution of Data Transmission Technologies. Contemporary Bandwidth Requirements.

2. Communication Technologies for High-Speed Networks.

Broadband Communication Systems and High-Speed Networks. Leased Lines. ISDN: The Integrated Services Digital Network. Frame Relay. xDSL: Digital Subscriber Lines. SONET/SDH: The Synchronous Digital Hierarchy. DQDB-Based MANs (Metropolitan Area Networks): CBDS/SMDS. Fiber Channel. High-Speed LANs. B-ISDN and ATM.

3. ATM: Technology for Converged, QoS-Based Networks.

In Search of New Technologies. The Limitations of Ethernet Networks. The Limitations of Token Ring and FDDI Networks. ATM: Technology for Converged, QoS-Based Networks. The Limitations of ISDN. The Limitations of Packet over SONET/SDH. ATM: Foundation for Large-Scale Converged Networks. ATM in Local and Wide Area Networks.

II. ATM: TECHNOLOGY AND STANDARDS.

4. Asynchronous Transfer Mode.

Communication Basics. Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM).

5. The Structure of ATM.

The B-ISDN Reference Model. B-ISDN Networks: Configuration and Reference Points.

6. ATM: The Physical Layer.

Transmission Convergence. ATM Data Rates. ATM in PDH Networks. ATM in SDH and SONET Networks. ATM Transport Over SDH/SONET Networks. Cell-Based Physical Layer. Physical Layer Monitoring in ATM Networks: OAM Flows F1-F3.

7. The ATM Protocol: The ATM Layer.

The ATM Cell. The ATM Layer: User Plane Functions. The ATM Layer: Management Plane Functions. Metasignaling.

8. The ATM Protocol: The ATM Adaptation Layer.

ATM Adaptation Layer Type 1 (AAL-1). ATM Adaptation Layer Type 2 (AAL-2). ATM Adaptation Layer Type 3/4 (AAL-3/4). ATM Adaptation Layer Type 5 (AAL-5). The Signaling ATM Adaptation Layer.

9. Frame-Based ATM.

ATM over DXI Interfaces. Frame-Based User-to-Network Interface (FUN). Frame-Based ATM over SONET/SDH Transport (FAST). Frame-Based ATM Transport over Ethernet (FATE).

10. The ATM Protocol: UNI Signaling.

The UNI Signaling Message Format. The Basic Signaling Processes. UNI Connection Setup: The Calling Station. Connection Setup at the Station Called. Connection Clear-Down. Connection Restart. Error Handling. Comparing ITU-T and ATM Forum UNI Signaling.

11. The ATM Protocol: NNI Signaling (B-ISUP, PNNI, AINI).

B-ISUP Signaling. The PNNI Protocol.

12. ATM Interworking.

ATM-LAN Interworking. ATM-Frame Relay Interworking. ATM-MAN Interworking. Loop Emulation Service.

13. ATM Network Management.

The ATM MIB Groups. ILMI and SNMP. The Link Management MIB Module. The Address Registration MIB Module.

III. ATM NETWORKS: DESIGN AND PLANNING.

14. Designing and Planning ATM Networks.

ATM End Systems. Planning ATM Workgroups. Design and Planning of ATM Backbones.

15. Testing and Choosing Network Components.

Application-Related Performance Parameters for ATM Components.

16. Security in ATM Networks.

Risk Factor: Internet. Risk Factor: Intranet. Risk Factor: High-Speed Networks. ATM Networks: Vulnerabilities and Risk Analysis. Security Strategies for ATM Networks. Security Functions in ATM Networks.

IV. ATM NETWORKS: ANALYSIS AND OPERATION.

17. ATM Switches.

ATM Switches: Basic Functions. ATM Switch Topologies. Switching Networks. Cell Routing in Switching Networks. Selecting a Network Architecture. Performance Parameters for ATM Switches.

18. Traffic and Congestion Control in ATM Networks.

ATM QoS. How ATM QoS is Guaranteed. The Traffic Contract. Traffic Parameters. Policing. Conformance to the Traffic Contract. Network QoS Guarantees.

19. Performance and Operating Parameters of ATM Networks.

The Physical Layer. The ATM Layer. The ATM Adaptation Layer (AAL). ATM Layer Measurement Points. Physical Layer Network Performance Parameters. ATM Layer Network Performance Parameters.

20. ATM Testing Methods.

Conformance Testing of ATM Components. Interoperability Tests. ATM Layer Performance Tests. In-Service ATM Testing.

21. ATM: Standards and Organizations.

ITU (International Telecommunications Union). ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute). ANSI (American National Standards Institute). The ATM Forum. The Internet Society (ISOC). The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).

Index.

Preface

Over the past decade ATM has become one of the most widely deployed transport technologies for communication networks. With its flexible architecture it is capable of providing the broad variety of transmission properties that modern multiservice networks require. New, advanced service offerings such as third generation (3G) telephony or DSL are built on ATM, expanding its reach from communication backbones out to millions of users. ATM is the most powerful communication transport mechanism, and it is the most complex one at the same time.

This book was written to provide an in-depth understanding of all aspects of ATM, while serving as a single complete reference source. With this in mind, the reader should not expect an easy-to-read book. However, the reward for working through it will be an in-depth understanding of one of the most important and fascinating communication technologies today.

Gregan Crawford, Edinburgh
Othmar Kyas, Colorado Springs
April 2002

Updates

Submit Errata

More Information

InformIT Promotional Mailings & Special Offers

I would like to receive exclusive offers and hear about products from InformIT and its family of brands. I can unsubscribe at any time.

Overview


Pearson Education, Inc., 221 River Street, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030, (Pearson) presents this site to provide information about products and services that can be purchased through this site.

This privacy notice provides an overview of our commitment to privacy and describes how we collect, protect, use and share personal information collected through this site. Please note that other Pearson websites and online products and services have their own separate privacy policies.

Collection and Use of Information


To conduct business and deliver products and services, Pearson collects and uses personal information in several ways in connection with this site, including:

Questions and Inquiries

For inquiries and questions, we collect the inquiry or question, together with name, contact details (email address, phone number and mailing address) and any other additional information voluntarily submitted to us through a Contact Us form or an email. We use this information to address the inquiry and respond to the question.

Online Store

For orders and purchases placed through our online store on this site, we collect order details, name, institution name and address (if applicable), email address, phone number, shipping and billing addresses, credit/debit card information, shipping options and any instructions. We use this information to complete transactions, fulfill orders, communicate with individuals placing orders or visiting the online store, and for related purposes.

Surveys

Pearson may offer opportunities to provide feedback or participate in surveys, including surveys evaluating Pearson products, services or sites. Participation is voluntary. Pearson collects information requested in the survey questions and uses the information to evaluate, support, maintain and improve products, services or sites, develop new products and services, conduct educational research and for other purposes specified in the survey.

Contests and Drawings

Occasionally, we may sponsor a contest or drawing. Participation is optional. Pearson collects name, contact information and other information specified on the entry form for the contest or drawing to conduct the contest or drawing. Pearson may collect additional personal information from the winners of a contest or drawing in order to award the prize and for tax reporting purposes, as required by law.

Newsletters

If you have elected to receive email newsletters or promotional mailings and special offers but want to unsubscribe, simply email information@informit.com.

Service Announcements

On rare occasions it is necessary to send out a strictly service related announcement. For instance, if our service is temporarily suspended for maintenance we might send users an email. Generally, users may not opt-out of these communications, though they can deactivate their account information. However, these communications are not promotional in nature.

Customer Service

We communicate with users on a regular basis to provide requested services and in regard to issues relating to their account we reply via email or phone in accordance with the users' wishes when a user submits their information through our Contact Us form.

Other Collection and Use of Information


Application and System Logs

Pearson automatically collects log data to help ensure the delivery, availability and security of this site. Log data may include technical information about how a user or visitor connected to this site, such as browser type, type of computer/device, operating system, internet service provider and IP address. We use this information for support purposes and to monitor the health of the site, identify problems, improve service, detect unauthorized access and fraudulent activity, prevent and respond to security incidents and appropriately scale computing resources.

Web Analytics

Pearson may use third party web trend analytical services, including Google Analytics, to collect visitor information, such as IP addresses, browser types, referring pages, pages visited and time spent on a particular site. While these analytical services collect and report information on an anonymous basis, they may use cookies to gather web trend information. The information gathered may enable Pearson (but not the third party web trend services) to link information with application and system log data. Pearson uses this information for system administration and to identify problems, improve service, detect unauthorized access and fraudulent activity, prevent and respond to security incidents, appropriately scale computing resources and otherwise support and deliver this site and its services.

Cookies and Related Technologies

This site uses cookies and similar technologies to personalize content, measure traffic patterns, control security, track use and access of information on this site, and provide interest-based messages and advertising. Users can manage and block the use of cookies through their browser. Disabling or blocking certain cookies may limit the functionality of this site.

Do Not Track

This site currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals.

Security


Pearson uses appropriate physical, administrative and technical security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use and disclosure.

Children


This site is not directed to children under the age of 13.

Marketing


Pearson may send or direct marketing communications to users, provided that

  • Pearson will not use personal information collected or processed as a K-12 school service provider for the purpose of directed or targeted advertising.
  • Such marketing is consistent with applicable law and Pearson's legal obligations.
  • Pearson will not knowingly direct or send marketing communications to an individual who has expressed a preference not to receive marketing.
  • Where required by applicable law, express or implied consent to marketing exists and has not been withdrawn.

Pearson may provide personal information to a third party service provider on a restricted basis to provide marketing solely on behalf of Pearson or an affiliate or customer for whom Pearson is a service provider. Marketing preferences may be changed at any time.

Correcting/Updating Personal Information


If a user's personally identifiable information changes (such as your postal address or email address), we provide a way to correct or update that user's personal data provided to us. This can be done on the Account page. If a user no longer desires our service and desires to delete his or her account, please contact us at customer-service@informit.com and we will process the deletion of a user's account.

Choice/Opt-out


Users can always make an informed choice as to whether they should proceed with certain services offered by InformIT. If you choose to remove yourself from our mailing list(s) simply visit the following page and uncheck any communication you no longer want to receive: www.informit.com/u.aspx.

Sale of Personal Information


Pearson does not rent or sell personal information in exchange for any payment of money.

While Pearson does not sell personal information, as defined in Nevada law, Nevada residents may email a request for no sale of their personal information to NevadaDesignatedRequest@pearson.com.

Supplemental Privacy Statement for California Residents


California residents should read our Supplemental privacy statement for California residents in conjunction with this Privacy Notice. The Supplemental privacy statement for California residents explains Pearson's commitment to comply with California law and applies to personal information of California residents collected in connection with this site and the Services.

Sharing and Disclosure


Pearson may disclose personal information, as follows:

  • As required by law.
  • With the consent of the individual (or their parent, if the individual is a minor)
  • In response to a subpoena, court order or legal process, to the extent permitted or required by law
  • To protect the security and safety of individuals, data, assets and systems, consistent with applicable law
  • In connection the sale, joint venture or other transfer of some or all of its company or assets, subject to the provisions of this Privacy Notice
  • To investigate or address actual or suspected fraud or other illegal activities
  • To exercise its legal rights, including enforcement of the Terms of Use for this site or another contract
  • To affiliated Pearson companies and other companies and organizations who perform work for Pearson and are obligated to protect the privacy of personal information consistent with this Privacy Notice
  • To a school, organization, company or government agency, where Pearson collects or processes the personal information in a school setting or on behalf of such organization, company or government agency.

Links


This web site contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every web site that collects Personal Information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this web site.

Requests and Contact


Please contact us about this Privacy Notice or if you have any requests or questions relating to the privacy of your personal information.

Changes to this Privacy Notice


We may revise this Privacy Notice through an updated posting. We will identify the effective date of the revision in the posting. Often, updates are made to provide greater clarity or to comply with changes in regulatory requirements. If the updates involve material changes to the collection, protection, use or disclosure of Personal Information, Pearson will provide notice of the change through a conspicuous notice on this site or other appropriate way. Continued use of the site after the effective date of a posted revision evidences acceptance. Please contact us if you have questions or concerns about the Privacy Notice or any objection to any revisions.

Last Update: November 17, 2020