Networking: A Beginner's Guide - Softcover

Bruce Hallberg

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Synopsis

This introductory guide focuses on networking fundamentals, including design and configuration, hardware, networking protocols, network clients, and security issues.

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About the Author

Bruce A. Hallberg has consulted on many network system implementations for Fortune 1000 companies. He is the author of more than 20 computer books on Windows NT, NetWare Exchange, Exchange Server, and other networking technologies. He is the author of both editions of Networking: A Beginner s Guide.

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Your hands-on resource for networking essentials. Build a concrete foundation in networking technology using this real-world reference and tutorial. Networking: A Beginner's Guide focuses on core networking fundamentals, including design and configuration, hardware, networking protocols, network clients, and security issues. You'll get hands-on instructions for Windows 2000 Server, NetWare 5, and Red Hat Linux installation, configuration, and administration. Plus, you'll get blueprints that map out basic network design topologies. The bonus companion Web site includes additional coverage of network troubleshooting, protocols, network security and updated information on networking with Windows 2000. Learn to: understand the OSI model, LANs, WANs, network cabling, and topologies; utilize network hardware devices--hubs, repeaters, bridges, routers, and switches; implement network protocols, such as TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, and other options; enable data communication with Frame Relay, ISDN, and xDSL; explore directory services, including X.500, LDAP, Active Directory, NDS, and Windows NT domains; set up and maintain network client computers; install, set up, and administer Windows 2000 Server, NetWare 5, and Red Hat Linux; handle network security, including password policies, files system permissions, and internal and external threats; select, connect, and troubleshoot server hardware, including buses, RAM, RAID arrays, and hot-swap components.

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