West and White?s DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND COMPUTER NETWORKS, 9th Edition is a comprehensive resource that prepares individuals for various careers and equips home computer users with essential knowledge. Balancing technical concepts with practical issues, the book covers on-premises and cloud systems, cloud business principles, security techniques, software-defined networking, 5G, the Internet of Things, data analytics, and supporting remote workforces. It also helps prepare for the CompTIA?s Cloud Essentials+ exam. Hands-on learning features and thought-provoking content explore virtual networking, industry convergence, and LAN technologies.