Network Systems Management, Second Edition is a comprehensive, modern and resourceful textbook for both undergraduate and graduate students. The book started from the meaning of computer systems to understanding what Network systems and security represents in information processing. This textbook teaches the TCP/IP Protocol Suite, TCP/IP Concept Example, Ports, Servers and Standards, types of Computer Network Systems Models- Peer to Peer and Client/Server Models. It discusses the Improved Internet Technologies and Client/Server Computer Network Model; the Classification Of Computer Networks, the hub, Router and network Switch are illustrated with diagrams. The book also highlights the General Benefits of Network Switching, how to replace a Central Hub with a Switch and design for maximum benefit. In addition, the use of Servers was examined. This textbook also examines the different Types of WLAN, WLAN standards, WPA2/802.11i, explains how the Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) as a computer network works, its advantages, the steps To Calculating the Subnet of an IP on Networks. The Subnetting of IPv6, the IPv6 loopback IP address and how to determine IP issue for different operating System users.
Dr. Richmond S. Adebiaye is a Professor of Computer Information Systems, Information Security expert, Academic Administrator and Researcher. He has over twelve (12) years' experience teaching various Computer Information Systems and Security courses. He also consults in the field of Database Design, Management and Security, Digital Forensics, Penetration, Vulnerability Testing, CyberSspace and CyberSecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Application Security Analysis and Development. He is presently the Program Director of Computer & Information Systems at Parker University, Dallas, Texas. He was the former Program Chair, CS/IT, Denver Campuses for Colorado Technical University. Dr. Adebiaye earned his Doctorate in Information Systems and Communications from Robert Morris University, Moon Township, PA, and his Master of Science in Information Security from Lewis University, Romeoville, IL. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and CCIE. His main expertise and research interests involve Designing, Building, Managing Enterprise Network and Information Security Programs. Dr. Theophilus D. Owusu has a wealth of experience, spanning about decade and a half, in diverse spheres of Information and Communication Technology. He earned his Master of Science and Doctor of Science degrees from Robert Morris University in Internet Information Systems and, Information Systems and Communications respectively. He is presently a professor at Everglades University, Florida. In addition, he is highly qualified in Management Information Systems, Health Care Information System, Organization and Technology of Information Systems, Strategic Information System Planning, Information and Technology Applications in Management Decisions, Decision Support Systems, System Analysis Design, Database Management Systems, Intro to Computers and Computer Network Security. His research interests contain The legal environment and technologies, Systems Analysis and Design/ Usability, Studies, and Testing, Data management in large organizations, IT training and Management of Information Systems.
