Managing Bandwidth: Deploying Across Enterprise Networks

This guide to managing bandwidth and quality of service (QOS) in enterprise networks offers techniques for cutting costs, enhancing performance, deploying next-generation applications, handling peak loads, and maximizing the value of the network. The authors discuss real-time classification and packet handling as well as the systems and processes that are part of building and maintaining a bandwidth-managed network. Seven case studies describe specific network situations of various sizes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)