Essentials of ATM Networks and Services

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Summary: Exceptional
Review: This is a must-have for anyone that is working with ATM networking. It is inexpensive but gives clear and detailed explanations. A great reference guide. Makes sense of Management and control planes, OAM cells, and addressing - areas that bigger (murkier) books can't seem to explain.

Note that it does not replace the need to seek out ATM formum or IEEE spec. The version I have (first printing August 1997) doesn't cover Type 2 (VBR).

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Summary: The complete beginners course for ATM
Review: When I started working with ATM, I knew enough to get by, but I was still confused about certain areas. This book tied up all loose ends and I was able to go on the moore advanced literature that is available. The book is very easy to read and doesn't rely on a specific vendor.