Networking, A Beginner's Guide

by Bruce Hallberg

Current, essential IT networking skills--made easy!

Thoroughly revised to cover the latest technologies, this practical resource provides you with a solid foundation in networking fundamentals. Networking: A Beginner's Guide, Sixth Edition discusses wired and wireless network design, configuration, hardware, protocols, security, backup, recovery, and virtualization. You'll also get step-by-step instructions for installing, configuring, and managing Windows Server 2012, ExchangeServer 2013, Oracle Linux, and Apache. This is the perfect book for anyone starting a networking career or in need of an easy-to-follow refresher.

Understand network cabling, topologies, hardware, and the OSI seven-layer model Connect LANs and WANs Configure network protocols, such as TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, SMTP, DHCP, HTTP, WINS, and more Explore directory services, such as Microsoft's Active Directory, X.400, and LDAP Enable and support remote network access Secure your network and handle backup and disaster recovery Select, install, and manage reliable network servers, including Windows Server 2012, Exchange Server 2013, OracleLinux, and Apache Manage network workstation computers Design a robust network from the ground up Work with virtualization technologies, such as Hyper-V, VMWare, and Oracle VM VirtualBox

Genres: Computers, Reference, Technology, Internet, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published November 1, 1999

Reviews

[Ali Elameen]

It's was amazing book to start you carrier in networking specifically in network implementation & deployment. these book really added to me more information about IP technology and how it's work and how server work , and the process of implement server in network . security issue that related to these work

[Prince · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read!

I may be biased, seeing as I have YouTubed networking, but this book touched everything and should be enough to get Comptia’s Network+. Also, it was an easy read!

[Chantell Petrell]

Will pick up again at a later date; no time for it right now.