Networking: The Complete Reference, Third Edition
- 11h 46m
- Bobbi Sandberg
- McGraw-Hill/Osborne
- 2015
Build and administer high-performance networks of all sizes - from small home systems to enterprise internetworks - 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
About the Author
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.
In this Book
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Networking—The Complete Reference, Third Edition
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Introduction
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What Is a Network?
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The OSI Reference Model
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Network Interface Adapters
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Network Interface Adapters and Connection Devices
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Cabling a Network
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Wireless LANs
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Wide Area Networks
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Server Technologies
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Designing a Network
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Ethernet Basics
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100Base Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet
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Networking Protocols
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TCP/IP
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Other TCP/IP Protocols
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The Domain Name System
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Internet Services
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Windows
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Active Directory
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Linux
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Unix
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Other Network Operating Systems and Networking in the Cloud
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Network Clients
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Network Security Basics
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Wireless Security
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Overview of Network Administration
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Network Management and Troubleshooting Tools
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Backing Up
