Introduction to Networking (4th Edition) - Softcover

Nance, Barry

 
9780789711588: Introduction to Networking (4th Edition)

Synopsis

This guide explains what a local areas network (LAN) is, how it works, and how it can be used. The author describes popular networking software, noting which products are LAN-aware. He offers advice on sharing computer resources, selecting LAN components, managing the network, analyzing interoperability, building wide area networks, and using file servers. An appendix describes the process of becoming a certified netware engineer. Assumes familiarity with personal computers. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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How do I get started with networking? What do I need to choose the right system and networking technologies for my business? What do I need to know about TCP/IP, WANs, communications services, and protocols? Que's revised and updated edition of Introduction to Networking answers these questions. In plain, easy-to-understand language, you will learn the increasingly valuable world of networking technologies, so you can design the system that best fits your business needs. The book starts you off on the ground floor, where you learn the basics of sharing computer resources. You quickly learn how networks are put together using file servers, workstations, and protocols, and you discover how to manage a network. This book also shows you all recent product releases, from Windows NT Server 4 and Warp Server to NetWare 4.11.

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