ContentsList of Figures ixList of Tables xiiiForeword I xvForeword II xviiPreface xxiAbout the Author xxiiiAcknowledgments xxv1 Introduction 11.1 MotivationoftheBook 11.2 StructureandOrganizationoftheBook . 22 Evolution of Networks 32.1 IntroductionofNetworks . 32.1.1 Definition of Networks . 32.1.2 Network Topologies and Functions 52.1.3 Types of Networks . 102.2 HistoryofNetworks 132.2.1 History of Telecommunications Networks 132.2.2 History of Computer Networks (Internet) 162.3 NetworkArchitectures . 242.3.1 TheOSIReferenceModel . 242.3.2 TheTCP/IPReferenceModel 282.3.3 Comparison of OSI Model and TCP/IP Model . 312.3.4 Evolution of the Internet Protocol (IP) . 312.4 FutureofNetworks . 362.4.1 Laws Related to Network Evolution . 362.4.2 Trend of Networks . 383 Evolution in Network Management 433.1 Introduction of Network Management 433.1.1 Definition of Network Management 433.1.2 Basic Components of Network Management System 443.2 Network Management Architectures . 493.2.1 TMN Mana...