Networking: A Beginner's Guide, 3/e (Paperback)

Essential Skills--Made Easy!

Get a solid introduction to networking with this hands-on guide. Youll get all the core information you need to get started--including design and configuration, hardware, networking protocols, remote access, and security--plus, youll find blueprints that map out network topologies and the OSI networking model. This updated guide contains expanded coverage of Internet connections, firewalls and encryption methods, disaster recovery, as well as new coverage of Linux, Apache, and Windows 2000 and .NET Server. Whether youre just beginning your career, studying for a networking certification exam, or looking to refresh your current knowledge, this book is a premier learning tool and invaluable networking resource.

Designed for Easy Learning:

• Modules--Each concept is divided into logically organized modules (chapters), ideal for self-paced learning
  
• Critical Skills--Each module opens with the specific skills covered in the module
  
• Mastery Checks--End-of-module reviews test knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, and fill-in-the-blank questions
  
• Ask-the-Experts--Q&A sections throughout are filled with bonus information and helpful tips
  
• Progress Checks--Quick self-assessment sections check your progress
  
• Projects--Practical exercises show how to apply the critical skills learned
  
• Blueprints--Key networking configurations are illustrated in detail
  

Contents            

  PART I: Networking Ins and Outs
   Ch. 1: The Business of Networking
   Ch. 2: Laying the Foundation
   Ch. 3: Understanding Networking
   Ch. 4: Understanding Network Cabling
   Ch. 5: Understanding Network Hardware
   Ch. 6: Making Network Connections
   Ch. 7: Comprehending Networking Protocols
   Ch. 8: Inspecting Directory Services
   Ch. 9: Remote Access
   Ch. 10: Network Security
   Ch. 11: Network Disaster Recovery
   Ch. 12: Understanding, Choosing, Installing, and Maintaining Server Hardware
   Ch. 13: Understanding, Choosing, Installing, and Maintaining Network Computers

  PART II: Hands On Knowledge
   Ch. 14: Designing a Network
   Ch. 15: Installing and Setting up Windows 2000 Server
   Ch. 16: Administering Windows 2000 Server: The Basics
   Ch. 17: Understanding Other Windows 2000 Server Services
   Ch. 18: Introducing Windows .NET Server
   Ch. 19: Installing Windows .NET Server
   Ch. 20: Administering Windows .NET Server
   Ch. 21: Installing and Setting Up Linux
   Ch. 22: Administering Linux: The Basics
   Ch. 23: Setting Up a Linux Web Server with Apache
  Glossary