Title: Networking
Subtitle: A Beginner's Guide
First published: December 22, 1999
Description: A practical guide to networking fundamentalsFully up to date with the latest technologies, this introductory handbook covers wired and wireless network design, configuration, hardware, protocols, security, backup, recovery, virtualization, and more. After laying the groundwork, Networking: A Beginner's Guide, Fifth Edition explains, step-by-step, how to install, set up, and administer Windows Server 2008, Exchange Server 2010, Fedora 10, and Apache. If you're beginning a career in networking or looking to refresh your skills, you need this detailed reference.Learn about network cabling, topologies, hardware, and the OSI ModelSet up a small office and home office (SOHO) wired or wireless networkConnect LANs and WANsWork with network protocols—TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, VoIP, and othersEnable remote access through a VPN or other methodsSecure your network and handle backup and disaster recoveryInstall, configure, and administer Windows Server 2008, Exchange Server 2010, Fedora 10, and ApacheUnderstand virtualization technologies, and learn how to set up and use VMware ServerLearn how the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 affects networking and IT professionalsBruce Hallberg has been involved in IT for more than 25 years and has consulted for Fortune 1000 firms on the implementation of management information and networking systems. He is the bestselling author of more than 20 books.
Subjects: Computer Technology, Nonfiction, Computer networks, Internetworking (Telecommunication)