Networking for Dummies, 11th Edition
- 5h 54m
- Doug Lowe
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2016
The #1 bestselling beginner's guide to computer networking—now in a new edition
Need networking know-how, but don't know where to turn? Run—don't walk—to the no-nonsense networking guidance offered in this friendly guide! Whether you're a networking administrator or an everyday computer user looking to set up a network in your home or office, Networking For Dummies seamlessly gets you connected with the basics and gives you the knowledge to work out whatever kinks may come your way—in no time.
A network can make everything in your home or office run more smoothly and easily, but setting one up can be challenging for even the most computer-savvy people. Well, relax—this bestselling guide has you covered! Inside, you'll find step-by-step instructions on setting up and maintaining a network, working with broadband and wireless technologies, ensuring you're following best practices with storage and back-up procedures, building a wired or wireless network, and much more.
- Set up a network for all major operating systems
- Secure, optimize, and troubleshoot your network
- Create an intranet and use the Cloud safely
- Make sense of the latest updates to Windows 10
Don't let a thorny networking issue get the best of you! Heed the simple guidance in this friendly guide and effectively network your way to more effective shared data and resources.
About the Author
Doug Lowe is the information technology director for a civil engineering firm in Clovis, California. He has been managing networks at publishing companies and nonprofits for more than 30 years and is the bestselling author of Networking All-in-One For Dummies.
In this Book
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Introduction
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Let's Network!
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Life on the Network
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More Ways to Use Your Network
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Planning a Network
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Dealing with TCP/IP
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Oh, What a Tangled Web We Weave—Cables, Switches, and Routers
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Configuring Windows Clients
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Connecting Your Network to the Internet
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Setting up a Wireless Network
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Virtual Networking
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Setting up a Server
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Managing Windows User Accounts
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Managing Network Storage
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Managing Exchange Server 2016
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Creating an Intranet
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Welcome to Network Management
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Solving Network Problems
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Backing up Your Data
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Securing Your Network
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Hardening Your Network
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Network Performance Anxiety
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Life in Cloud City
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Managing Mobile Devices
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Connecting from Home
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Networking with Linux
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Mac Networking
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Ten Networking Commandments
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Ten Big Network Mistakes
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Ten Things You Should Keep in Your Closet
