Networking All-in-One For Dummies - Softcover

Lowe, Doug

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119154723 ISBN 13: 9781119154723

Publisher: For Dummies, 2016

Synopsis

Are you ready to build a network, but aren't sure where to start? Networking All-In-One For Dummies, 6th Edition walks you through the basics. With nine self-contained minibooks that feature the latest updates on networking trends, including revised content for Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016, as well as updated coverage of broadband technologies, storage, and back-up, this fully-updated text will become your go-to guide for network development. This easy-to-understand guide gives you everything you need to dive into the network development game.

Networking entails the connection of two or more computers, allowing them to share resources and exchange data. This is essential in the workplace, and has become highly popular in home settings as more and more people are connecting their home computers. Whether you're a network administrator or someone who wants to create a home-based network, understanding how to build your network effectively is critical to your success.

• Learn networking basics, including what a network is and how to build one
• Understand how to effectively carry out network administration while maintaining high levels of security
• Explore different types of networking, including wireless and mobile
• Leverage the most up to date information that covers the latest networking trends and practices

Networking All-In-One For Dummies, 6th Edition is the best-selling resource you need to catch up on the latest networking tools and trends.

About this title

From the Back Cover

9 BOOKS IN 1

• Planning a Network
• Network Administration
• Protocols
• Going Virtual
• Remote Networking
• Cloud Networking
• Windows Server® 2016
• Using Other Windows Servers
• Managing Linux® Systems

Here's the helping hand you need to set up and manage a successful network

If you've just found yourself in charge of a network, take heart! This guide replaces a whole shelf of heavy books with nine streamlined minibooks that tell you everything you need to get started. Learn to build a network, secure it, troubleshoot problems, work with TCP/IP and Windows server operating systems, and much more!

• Start here — the first two minibooks give you networking basics and steps for actually putting a network together
• Safety first — get the scoop on providing network security and managing network administration to keep users happy
• Your network and the Internet — master all the essential alphabet soup, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and FTP
• Go mobile — understand the many types of mobile devices, the challenges they pose, and how they affect your network
• It's cloudy — explore the pros and cons of cloud computing and what to consider when taking your network there
• Open more Windows — install and configure Windows Server 2016 and manage user accounts
• The Linux difference — find out how to install a Linux server and configure it for your network

Open the book and find:

• Tips for setting up a server
• How to set up a Mac network
• Directions for creating an FTP site
• All about virtualization
• Security implications for mobile devices
• Ways to set up meetings in the cloud
• Advice on Windows Server administration
• How to install Samba on Linux

About the Author

Doug Lowe has been managing networks for over 20 years and is currently information technology director for a civil engineering firm. A prolific author, he has written more than 30 For Dummies books. Doug has demystified everything from memory management to client/server computing.

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1119154723
• ISBN 13: 9781119154723
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 912