Networking for Dummies (2nd Edition) - Softcover

Doug Lowe

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9781568846187: Networking for Dummies (2nd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1568846185 ISBN 13: 9781568846187

Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc, 1996

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Connecting the computers, printers, and other peripherals of your business, school, or other organization can make a huge improvement in productivity and the quality of everyone's work. Networking For Dummies, 2nd Edition, provides a practical networking guide that everyone can understand. Author Doug Lowe gives you the solid information and sound advice you need in order to select the right networking software and hardware for your situation. Plus, if you already have a network installed but need to expand or troubleshoot it, you can find expert tips to save you both time and money. From connecting mixed Windows and Macintosh environments to understanding the latest buzzword, intranet, Networking For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is an indispensable guide for network administrators.

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Review:

Networking for Dummies upholds the series' proletarian tradition by entertainingly explaining local area networks (LAN) to the rest of us. Written with three different--but equally "clueless in technical matters;quot;--audiences in mind, Lowe's book appeals to novice network users, novice network builder/administrators, and the managers who must finance the activities of the other two groups.

A large part of this book is devoted to user issues such as "Accessing a network drive from WordPerfect" and "What is a print job?" Other chapters explain the differences among the various network architectures and network operating systems. In addition, the book pays a lot of attention to troubleshooting, particularly for common problems.

For these reasons, Networking for Dummies makes a fine resource for people who are new to a networked environment. If you are a network administrator, you might want to get a copy (or three) of this book for the corporate library and refer it to all askers of brain-dead questions.

The book's primary shortcoming is its ignorance of Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Novell IntranetWare. (Coverage of NT stops at version 3.51 and coverage of NetWare stops at version 4.1.) Still, lots of organizations still run these network operating systems, and if yours is one of them, this book may fit your needs admirably.

From the Back Cover:

If you need to set up a network at the office but aren't sure what a network is, much less how to set one up, Networking For Dummies�, 2nd Edition, gives you the help you need! This friendly, easy-to-follow guide explains everything you need to know to select, set up, use, and manage a computer network in a non-intimidating way that anyone can understand -- even if you don't have a computer science degree!

Use Networking For Dummies, 2nd Edition, the fun and easy way:

Find up-to-date information on NetWare, Windows NT Server, and Windows 95, plus LANtastic and Windows for Workgroups
Connect your network to the Internet -- quickly and easily!
Set up a corporate Intranet to disseminate information to your employees
Figure out how to network your printers and modems to make your office more friendly and efficient
Solve common but annoying network problems
Discover the basics of Macintosh networking
Help new users understand how to use networks
Find your way through those tangled webs of network cables, adapter cards, and other network paraphernalia
Plus Doug's Lists of Top Ten Networking Tips:
- Ten commandments of network management
- Ten tricks to networking Windows
- Ten hot buzzwords guaranteed to enliven a cocktail party

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