Teach Yourself Networking Visually (Idg's 3-D Visual Series)

What once seemed both unfeasible and impractical to actually visualize networking is now a reality thanks to award-winning maranGraphics. Teach Yourself Networking VISUALLY™, part of IDG Books Worldwides bestselling 3-D Visual™ Series, is packed with over 600 full-color illustrations that make learning networking technology a breeze.

Starting with an introduction to networks, network structure, and hardware, Ruth Maran and her team of graphic experts provides concise coverage of the networking universe. Plus, Teach Yourself Networking VISUALLY includes vital information for network certifications including Microsoft, Novell, Sun Java, Sun Solaris, and A+ certification. Teach Yourself Networking VISUALLY demystifies networking jargon and explains complex topics such as
Network performance, monitoring, and management software Protecting your network data with firewalls, tape backup devices, and uninterruptible power supplies Upgrading network architecture and transmission media Installing network hardware and network operating systems Internet considerations including Internet mail, Internet relay chat, connecting with TCP/IP File transferring, scheduling, and videoconferencing on intranets.

Ruth Maran is the Author and Architect of maranGraphics books. She creates the words and structure that are the basis for the books.