TCP/IP For Dummies - Couverture souple

Wilensky, Marshall

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0764500635 ISBN 13 : 9780764500633

Editeur : Hungry Minds Inc,U.S., 1997

Synopsis

Computers on the Internet communicate using a common language called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). In this text developments in TCP/IP are covered: Intranets; HTTP; enhanced security; voice integration and collaborative workgroup applications.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Keep your network up to date with the latest TCP/IP standards and protocols

Now that IPv4 and IPv6 have joined and coexist, TCP/IP administration and standards have had quite a makeover. This book helps you catch up! Learn how to handle blogs and social networks, and get the scoop on new Web protocols, wireless routers, updated hardware, new voice and mobile technologies, security procedures to defend against new threats, and a whole lot more.

• Stack ′em up understand the TCP/IP layer stack and protocol stack

• Pick your system configure TCP/IP on Windows 7, Windows 2008, Mac OS X, Linux, Unix, Windows Vista, or Windows XP

• Go wireless set up a wireless router and network, configure TCP/IP for Wi–Fi, and handle security

• Safety′s your business learn to use encryption, authentication, digital certificates, and signatures, and set up secure credit card transactions

• From 4 to 6 learn to use IPv6 solutions, build IPv6 addresses, and discover the advantages of dual protocol stacks

• All about e–mail explore the various e–mail protocols and how to secure and configure clients and services

• Socialize create connectivity for blogs, social networking sites, chats, and instant messaging

• Keep users happy secure your network and sniff out problems

Open the book and find:

• Six steps to a complete TCP/IP configuration

• The pros and cons of trusted host files

• Common–sense best practices for network security

• How to configure DNS clients and servers

• Tips for managing cookies

• What to expect from a VoIP phone system

• How to set up and secure mobile IP

• Some different uses for TCP/IP

Présentation de l'éditeur

TCP/IP is always a hot topic because it is and always will be the glue that holds the Internet and the World Wide Web together. To be well connected (network–wise, that is), sooner or later you have to become familiar with TCP/IP. So if you want to understand what it is, what it does, what it s for, why you need it, and what to do with it, but you just don t know where to start  this book is for you. If you have to install and set up TCP/IP on your computer at home or on lots of computers for your company, you′ll find lots of Hands–On sections that take you through the process step by step.

TCP/IP For Dummies, 5th Edition, is both an introduction to the basics and a reference to help you use TCP/IP applications and tools on all kinds of computers connected to networks. Here are some of the many subjects that this book covers:

• Uncovering the relationships among TCP/IP, the Net, and the Web
• Exploring client/server and how it is the foundation of TCP/IP
• Installing and configuring TCP/IP and its applications on clients and servers
• Understanding intranets, extranets, and virtual private networks (VPNs)
• Building and enforcing security
• Boldly going to the next generation: IPv6

If you re concerned about the security of your data   and who isn t?   don t miss the practical security tips in this book, including a Quick Start Security Guide. You can read about advanced security topics, including the security protocols that are part of TCP/IP. You also find out how to use encryption, authentication, digital certificates, and signatures. And if you re interested in e–commerce, walk through a secure Internet credit card transaction.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0764500635
• ISBN 13: 9780764500633
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible