Technology

Priscilla, Oppenheimer. (2004). Top-down Network Design. Cisco Press

A second edition book in the series of technology networking from Cisco press. Its both a comprehensive and practical guide to help network developers design networks that are manageable, reliable and secure. The book is based on a network system analysis methodology to enhance an understanding of the network design process. The book outlines approaches for assessing the wellness of existing networks to promote performance measurement of new networks. It also provides solutions for complying with QoS requirements IP multicast, load controlled by IETF and guaranteed services, management traffic for ATMs, advanced switching, routing algorithms and queuing. It looks into the merits and demerits of various routing and switching protocols, IGRP, IEEE, 802.1Q, transparent bridging, OSPF, BGP4 and Inter switch Link. It specifically addresses network security, network design modularity, IPv6 and IPv4 dynamic, wireless networks, redundancy and new management and design tools.  The book is a valuable resource for networking professionals seeking to construct effective networks, develop successful careers and help them understand new technologies.

Gurdeep, S., Hura, Mukesh, Singhal  Mukesh Singhal. (2001). Data and Computer
Communications Networking and Internetworking. Crc Press

Due to complexity and the high numbers of standards and protocols for networking, this book meets all the informational needs of a network administrator or designer. It specifically addresses the fundamentals of logical and physical designs for networks and even goes further to differentiate between the two networks designs processes. Basics necessary for the creation of these networks are also illustrated at length. It illustrates network design fundamentals in clarity and thus acts as an excellent instructor for network design students and a resourceful material for practitioners. The book is a systematic work that satisfactorily answers numerous questions regarding design, network architecture, and deployment and protocol issues. Its a good reference for extensive treatment and practical for applied concepts. It also includes in-depth analysis of high speed, integrated digital networks and ATM switching among other evolving networking technologies. The book is an essential companion to networking and computer professionals and undergraduate students.

Jerry, D., Gibson. (1997).The Communications Handbook. C R C Press    

Its the second edition of the communications handbook and stands as definitive and detailed reference for use in the networking field. It covers all the fundamental theories of both logical and physical design. It discusses the elements of physical and logical design in general perspective and addresses the steps taken to develop a logical network design. It gives a guideline on how to approach the network designing process while seeking to distinguish between physical and logical networks. It addresses specialty areas from a deeper view having been competitively compiled and presented. It outlines a reliable balance of technical details, supporting material, international network communications and vital information. The book has 25 additional chapters competed with the first edition and includes more ideas on special features in the network designing process. It is a resourceful book for network engineers seeking to develop cutting edge logical and physical networks.  

David Groth  Toby Skandier. (2005). Network Study Guide (4th Edition). Alameda, CA
Sybex

The book describes network topology as physically interconnected elements via links and nodes. It states how this facilitates transmitting and receiving data from one point to the other. That a network topology is determined by mapping graphically the configurations between the nodes. Physical topologies includes mapping of the network nodes either into point to point, bus star, mesh and or tree. It discusses network topology as the physical interconnections of all network components like links, nodes, etc of a computer network giving detailed details of LAN as an example of a network since it exhibits both the physical topology and logical topology. In a nutshell the physical and logical topology of a network may or may not be identical. Its an important referencing point for network administrators and developers and students concentrating on networking.

ATIS committee PRQC. (2007). network topology. ATIS Telecom Glossary 2007. Alliance for
Telecommunications Industry Solutions. (Online). Retrieved on 15th February, 2010 from  HYPERLINK httpwww.atis.orgglossarydefinition.aspxid3516 httpwww.atis.orgglossarydefinition.aspxid3516.
Describe physical networks in existent and a logical network as a virtual arrangement of components in a network. Common types of network topologies are bus, hybrid, linear, mesh, ring, star and tree. It explains how the two topologies differ in terms of physical connections, transmission rates and types of signals. It distinguishes between logic and physical designs one being a layout and the other one being the form of data transmission.

Siamwalla, R., Sharma, R.,  S. Keshav (2000). Discovering Internet Topology. Cornell Network Research Group Department of Computer Science Cornell University. NY Ithaca.

Network topology is discussed in the book as the representation of all interconnections between directly connected points in a network. It is a vital resource material for the development of physical network topology as it clearly illustrates approaches to handle design problems.

Scott, M., Ogletree, W. T. (2003). Upgrading and repairing networks. (4th Ed.).Que Publishing

Illustrates how physical aspects of a network normally depend on the physical transport technology. Guides on choice of topology as there will be a number of LAN topologies from which to choose depending on which technology is used. There are legacy products that are currently no longer being used although there are other LAN technologies in use such as ARCnet. If there are no need of an internet connection these older protocols come in handy. TCPIP is the de facto standard from which the worldwide internet down to the LAN.

Designing a Network Topology. (2004) .Cisco Press  Priscilla Oppenheimer. (Online). Retrieved February 15, 2010, from  HYPERLINK httpwww.topdownbook.comchaptersChapter05.ppt www.topdownbook.comchaptersChapter05.ppt

It addresses the fundamentals of network design and administration. It distinguishes between a good and badly designed network. That is, when new additions cause minimal change and when troubleshooting is easy because there are no complex protocol interactions to wrap your brain around. It is an important material for instructors in network designing and also for network compliance auditing purposes.
Willard, Stephen. (2004). General Topology. Dover Publications

It illustrates topology as the networks fundamental layout clearly outlining ways of connecting computers. The book further explains the differences existing between physical and logical networks. The book explains concepts on which both the logical and physical networks are based on. It outlines considerations for how the different nodes ought to be connected through cables the signal strength required.
 
  Mueller, S.,  Ogletree, T. (2003). Network design strategies Planning and design components. Upgrading and repairing networks. (4th Ed.) .Que Publishing. (Online).  Retrieved February 14, 2010, from  HYPERLINK httpwww.informit.comarticlesarticle.aspxp101762seqNum2 httpwww.informit.comarticlesarticle.aspxp101762seqNum2

Outlines requirements for a good network design. It specifies the strategy  planning components for network designing. Its a reliable source for network designers. As part of the design plan it dictates that the following be considered  Documentation-can be a form of checklists for both complex and simple upgrades and not forgetting the training documents for both administrators and skilled end users (power users) Overall project plan- The project must be implemented in an orderly manner to achieve the goals set
Steve, Steinke. (2003).Network tutorial a complete introduction to networks. Network
Magazine. Focal Press

Explains logical network designs and represents IP structure of the networks. It further gives examples such as Class A, B or C address scheme while assessing the effectiveness of network topologies. Additionally, it addresses the topology designs that are normally used such as Ethernet, Fiber, ISDN, among others. Its suitable for network administrators and undergraduates students seeking to develop a career in the field of computer networking.

Khalid, Raza  Mark, Turner. (2002). Cisco Network Topology and Design. Cisco Press
Discuses the two fundamental concepts in networking. That is, logical and physical networks. It goes deep into the basic of network design. It is an essential book for network designers as it gives vivid examples of network topologies and the designing process. Compared to Willards General Topology, this book is far much resourceful to computer networking students since it gives the opportunity for articulation of class knowledge with real life situations presented by the numerous examples in the book.  

Hoffer, J. A., J. F. George, and J. S. Valacich (2008).  Modern Systems Analysis and Design
Fifth Edition.  Pearson Prentice Hall.

The book generally combines physical and logical design at a program level through Structure Charts and DFD. This is helpful for network designers either starting from scratch or doing an upgrade of an existing network of an organization. It provides sufficient information regarding the network components i.e. the hardware, protocols and the topologies. The network traffic, security requirements, future network expansion is put into account. The issue of disaster recovery, data recovery and troubleshooting techniques is also considered.

John, R., Freer  J., Freer. (1996). Computer communications and networks. Computer Systems Series. (2nd Ed.).Taylor  Francis

Introduces major computer networking concepts from a practical approach. It is most helpful to undergraduates or those in industrial courses relating to network design. This it does by offering all the basic knowledge necessary for an understanding of current methodologies in communication, standards and techniques in networking. It provides a guideline on decision making in the process of designing network architectures, LANs, WANs, network topologies, implementation and security. While retaining the original clarity of the first edition, this second edition is thoroughly revised to address the key concepts of computer networks.    
 
Dennis, A., B., H., Wixom,  R., M., Roth (2006).  Systems Analysis  Design Third Edition.
John Wiley  Sons.

It basically gives a guideline on concepts in network systems analysis and design. It thoroughly covers both the program and system levels of the physical and logic design charting using DFD as well as structure charts. It is a resource for the students of industrial network design courses and professional network designers. It is a step by step coach for analyzing the existing network system and successfully designing an appropriate new network.