Synopsis
This book takes readers on a graphical tour of networking. Through illustrations, network maps, and easy-to-follow instructions, users find out how to connect to a network and use Local Area Networks (LANs) Outlines elements of a network, showing how they fit together as well as discusses Windows for Workgroups, NetWare, and LANtastic. Covers Various Software for IBM and Compatibles. This third edition has been updated to include discussion of the latest in networking technologies, such as network security, peer-to-peer networking, the latest in messaging standards, alternatives in groupware packages, multimedia LAN and WAN Internet applications, and networking in heterogeneous environments.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking, 3rd Edition will give the reader the ability and understanding necessary to create and administer a network. The reader will be able to physically connect computers and other devices to the network and access peripherals such as printers over the network. They will also be able to configure computers to access the network and configure the network to share an Internet connection.
This book will provide easy to understand details on new technologies and the back-story information (such as basic networking including protocols and physical infrastructure) necessary for the user to network computer devices.
Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking, 3rd Edition will take the frustration out of planning and creating a network. It will help the reader understand what they are "getting into" when planning a network and strategies for making the network an asset and success.
The reader will:
- Learn how to build and effectively use a network
- Learn how the elements of a network fit together
- Understand networking concepts
Présentation de l'éditeur
Cut through the technobabble with the Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking, Second Edition, and take a graphical approach to the ins, outs, and technical details of networking. Through numerous illustrations, network maps, and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be connected to a whole new world of networked computing-quickly and easily! Your journey begins with a historical overview of the computing industry. You'll then enter the "Networks 101" section where you'll discover the components of a network and how these pieces fit together. The book moves on to discuss what you can do in a network environment, and provides you with several examples that illustrate the use of local area networks (LANs). As you progress through the book, you'll explore some of the more advanced topics, such as remote access, interoperability, and wide area networking (WAN). With the Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking, Second Edition, the power of networking is in your hands!
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