Foundations of Modern Networking is a comprehensive, unified survey of modern networking technology and applications for today’s professionals, managers, and students. Dr. William Stallings offers clear and well-organized coverage of five key technologies that are transforming networks: Software-Defined Networks (SDN), Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), Quality of Experience (QoE), the Internet of Things (IoT), and cloudbased services.

Dr. Stallings reviews current network ecosystems and the challenges they face–from Big Data and mobility to security and complexity. Next, he offers complete, self-contained coverage of each new set of technologies: how they work, how they are architected, and how they can be applied to solve real problems. Dr. Stallings presents a chapter-length analysis of emerging security issues in modern networks. He concludes with an up-to date discussion of networking careers, including important recent changes in roles and skill requirements.

Coverage:

Elements of the modern networking ecosystem: technologies, architecture, services, and applications
Evolving requirements of current network environments
SDN: concepts, rationale, applications, and standards across data, control, and application planes
OpenFlow, OpenDaylight, and other key SDN technologies
Network functions virtualization: concepts, technology, applications, and software defined infrastructure
Ensuring customer Quality of Experience (QoE) with interactive video and multimedia network traffic
Cloud networking: services, deployment models, architecture, and linkages to SDN and NFV
IoT and fog computing in depth: key components of IoT-enabled devices, model architectures, and example implementations
Securing SDN, NFV, cloud, and IoT environments
Career preparation and ongoing education for tomorrow’s networking careers

Key Features:

Strong coverage of unifying principles and practical techniques
More than a hundred figures that clarify key concepts
Web support at williamstallings.com/Network/
QR codes throughout, linking to the website and other resources
Keyword/acronym lists, recommended readings, and glossary
Margin note definitions of key words throughout the text