about the book

Planning and Managing ATM Networks covers strategic planning, initial deployment, overall management, and the day-to-day operation of ATM networks. It defines steps to determine requirements for ATM networks, as ATM implementation becomes widespread in the corporate enterprise network. It describes fundamental management concepts and procedures, including fault and configuration management, performance management, accounting, and security.

what's inside

• ATM network management services
• ATM performance metrics and objectives
• Support staff requirements
• Integrating ATM technology with existing LAN/WAN systems
• Standards for ATM management

about the reader

This book is an indispensable reference for the networking engineer, designer, planner, and manager, as well as a working framework for anyone who plans, oversees, and implements networks. It is also a unique, clearly written guide for corporate staff.

about the author

Daniel Minoli is an Adjunct Associate Professor at New York University and at Stevens Institute of Technology. Mr. Minoli has published 16 books on enterprise, networking, ATM, digital video, LANs, imaging, outsourcing, telecommuting, multimedia, and other topics.

Thomas Golway is the current Chairperson of TECNA. He has been an advisor to Carnegie Mellon University, working on ATM strategies and advanced information distribution algorithms. He has published over 60 papers and has written for several trade publications.

Norris Smith is editor-at-large of HPCwire and a contributing editor to WEBster, an online chronicle of news about the World Wide Web.