The All-New Switch Book: The Complete Guide to LAN Switching Technology

by Rich Seifert, James Edwards

This much-needed update to the bestselling guide on the extensive changes to the local area networks (LAN) switching technologies explains why LAN switching technologies are critical to network design. This in-depth guide covers the capabilities, application, and design of LAN switches and switched internetworks and examines the significant changes that have taken place since the publication of the first edition seven years ago. You’re sure to appreciate the witty writing style and easy-to-follow format on such an often-complicated subject matter.

816 pages, Hardcover

First published August 18, 2008

Reviews

[Jack Graves]

This was one of the best technical books I’ve ever read. I gained so much technical knowledge, a high level understanding of how networks work, and the book was a joy to read. Highly recommend to anyone interested, though it is a pretty niche subject.

[Mike Harris]

Really good and in depth review of Ethernet networking and how it works. Highly recommended for anyone in charge of the administration of a network with a large number of switches and multiple network subnets involved.

[Lavanya]

Have to read! Text book