This section considers in more detail the objectives of the series and the communications technology basics needed to understand the discussions that will follow. This section considers in more detail the primary and alternative technologies and connections required to answer these questions. As the Internet and related communications systems become overworked, it is clear that developing and delivering high-performance networks is a priority. Because this issue is so complex and sets the tone for the next step in providing service to the academic community, this section considers the current planning for advanced networks. Network Management Networks are becoming more complex and there is an increasing need to establish and administer sound network management practices, addressing issues of reliability, organization, service and performance.
Many users see communications networks as being free.
As the need to address future expansion becomes more urgent and more expensive, funding is a critical issue in the development of network services. In today's electronic information marketplace, security is vital. During that time he was instrumental in the development of the first T3 national backbone. David Lambert is the Vice President for Information Technologies at Cornell University. Brad Reese is the Director of Information Services at George Washington University and is responsible for one of the earliest and largest wireless campus networks in the northeast.