Networking The Complete Reference, Third Edition

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The most comprehensive, current guide to networking

Build and administer high-performance networks of all sizes―from small home systems to enterprise internet works―using the practical information in this detailed resource. Thoroughly revised to cover the latest technologies, Networking: The Complete Reference, Third Edition offers concise explanations, start-to-finish deployment plans, real-world examples, and expert tips.

Find out how to select a networking protocol, connect devices, set up wireless LANs and WANs, configure Internet servers, virtualize your network, and migrate to the cloud. Cutting-edge backup, tuning, and security techniques are fully explained. Filled with proven solutions to a wide array of networking issues, this comprehensive guide is ideal for beginners and seasoned IT professionals alike.

• Design, configure, and administer wireless and wired networks
• Work with interface cards, hubs, routers, switches, and repeaters
• Understand Ethernet, Token Ring, TCP/IP, and IPX protocols
• Build wireless LANs using WiFi, IEEE 802.11, and Bluetooth technology
• Deploy server clusters, multiprocessors, and Fibre Channel connections
• Deliver Web, FTP, e-mail, and Active Directory services
• Implement a cloud-based network infrastructure
• Set up, configure, and manage virtual networks
• Handle troubleshooting and network security
• Connect Macintosh and Unix systems to Windows networks

Bobbi Sandberg is a consulting accountant and retired CPA who has been a trainer, instructor, and teacher of all things computer in the Pacific Northwest for more than 40 years. She teaches hardware and software classes, solves hardware and software issues for a number of clients, and keeps networks functional on a regular basis. Bobbi is the author or coauthor of several computer books, including Quicken 2014: The Official Guide, Microsoft Office 2013 QuickSteps, and Computing for Seniors QuickSteps.