Networked Audiovisual Systems

by Brad Grimes, AVIXA Inc., NA

Overview

The industry-standard guide to networked audiovisual systems

Published with InfoComm International, Networked AV Systems discusses the essential information AV and IT professionals need to know when working with network-driven equipment and processes. Each chapter features diagrams, photos, notes, chapter reviews, and end-of-chapter questions with in-depth explanations. In accordance with InfoComm's performance standards for the AV industry as they relate to networking, this book serves as both an on-the-job reference and a study tool for the Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) exams.

Networked AV Systems covers:

• Network classifications, topologies, architectures, and standards
• Layers of a network
• Bandwidth, encoding, and transport
• Network building blocks
• Designing a network for AV systems
• Ethernet and AVB
• Network addressing
• Subnetting: networking AV devices together
• Protocols, ports, and documenting AV devices
• Audio and video streaming
• Digital signage
• Conferencing
• Secure remote management and monitoring
• Service level agreements
• Network security
• Troubleshooting networked systems

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071824408
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	03/04/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	448
File size:	12 MB
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About the Author

Brad Grimes (Boyds, MD) is Senior Writer/Editor for InfoComm International, an Adjunct Faculty member of InfoComm University, and the former Editor of Pro AV magazine. He has been writing about technology for more than 20 years, including positions covering IT for Ziff Davis, International Data Group, and Post Newsweek Tech Media (now 1105 Government Information Group). He continues to author articles and white papers on everything from video communications to cloud computing. His work has been recognized by the American Business Media, the American Society of Business Publication Editors, and the American Society of Magazine Editors.

InfoComm International is the trade association representing the professional audiovisual and information communications industries worldwide. From offices around the world, InfoComm serves its members and the industry through: Education, including technical and business courses, in the classroom and online, resources, such as AV standards, thought pieces and market research, and through events, including local roundtables and international trade shows. Established in 1939, InfoComm has more than 5,000 members, including manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and distributors, independent consultants, programmers, rental and staging companies, end-users and multimedia professionals from more than 80 countries.

Table of Contents

Part I: Getting Started
Chapter 1:What is a Network?
Chapter 2:Layers of a Network
Chapter 3:Bandwidth, Encoding, and Transport
Chapter 4:Network Building Blocks
Chapter 5:Designing a Network for AV Systems
Part II: Networking for AV
Chapter 6:Ethernet, AVB, and More
Chapter 7:Network Addressing
Chapter 8:Subnetting: Networking AV Devices Together
Chapter 9:Protocols, Ports, and Documenting AV Devices
Part III: Networked AV Applications
Chapter 10:Audio and Video Streaming
Chapter 11:Digital Signage
Chapter 12:Conferencing
Chapter 13:Secure Remote Monitoring and Management
Part IV: Ensuring Exceptional AV Experiences
Chapter 14:Service Level Agreements
Chapter 15:Network Security
Chapter 16:Troubleshooting Networked AV Systems
Appendix:Networked AV Systems Project
Glossary