ATM for Dummies?

by Christine Heckart and Cathy Gadecki

If you thought that ATM was nothing more than the name of the machine from which you withdraw money, prepare to meet an ATM of a more esoteric sort. The esoteric ATM is Asynchronous Transfer Mode, an important innovation in high-speed networking technology. In ATM For Dummies, networking experts Cathy Gadecki and Christine Heckart explain what ATM is, how it works, what its implications are, and (most important) how you can take advantage of it. Find...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764500651
• ISBN13: 9780764500657
• Release Date: March 1997
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Awesome book for the beginner!

Like most "Dummies" this is an excellent resource to get you started on your way to learning. I feel confident I can pick a more advanced book on ATM and step up to the plate and support an ATM network after reading this book. Can't wait to read the Cisco Networking and CCNA books.

A good start to understanding ATM

I realize there is a little debate going on over the value of this book. Like all technical books it depends on what you're looking for. If you are approaching this as a person with little-or-no ATM experience (i.e., you're not an engineer and for whatever reason you'd like a basic understanding of ATM)--This is a good resource. Also, if you are someone who trains the non-technical and you'd like a book that helps you translate ATM into ENGLISH this is a good pick. And let's be reasonable here, at this book's low-price, you're not really making that much of a financial commitment. The information in this book helped me to screen the more expensive books so that I could do further research.Bottom line: If you're someone that knows nothing about ATM and are afraid that any book you purchase will be over your head, rest easy, and order this book. If however you understand ATM and are looking for a detailed treatment on the subject consider migrating to other sources.

Excellent introduction to ATM

I found this to be an excellent introduction to ATM. This book does not talk down to you but at the same time does not skimp on the technical details. Many a times, when I come across technical jargons in trade magazines that seems arcane, I am pleasantly suprised that the book contains explanations of the jargons in ways that i can really comprehend. Also, the book is written by well established authors (Vice president and director of Telechoice !). They have a wealth of experience in product management and being a product manager myself, this book is really indispensable. Believe me, the title is misleading. This is, to me, the best introduction to ATM !

Excellent for those new to ATM

The ATM for Dummies book has provided me with an excellent foundation of ATM. I'm not a "techie", though I need to understand the ATM network in my current position. The authors have presented ATM simply and precisely...with straight forward definitions of acronyms and useful analogies to help the reader grasp the, sometimes confusing, ATM protocol. Where needed, the authors provide more detailed information in later chapters...perfect for when the reader is ready to move on. This book is an excellent resource for those new to ATM as well as those looking for a reference guide to keep at hand.

Easy to read information about ATM

I really like this book as an introduction to ATM. It is well laid out and very easy to understand. This book really doesn't 'get into the weeds' with ATM. But for a novice, it is a great place to start.