Networking: A Beginner's Guide

Description

Offers an introduction to core networking fundamentals. This title aims to help you learn to install, set up, and administer Windows .NET Server, Linux, Apache, and work with key Internet protocols. It also includes coverage of wireless technologies and security methods - including firewalls, packet filtering, encryption, and more.

Author description

Bruce A. Hallberg has consulted on many network system implementations for Fortune 1000 companies. He is the author of more than 20 computer books on Windows NT, NetWare Exchange, Exchange Server, and other networking technologies. He is the author of both editions of Networking: A Beginner's Guide.

Table of contents

PART I: Networking Ins and Outs 1: The Business of Networking 2: Laying the Foundation 3: Understanding Networking 4: Understanding Network Cabling 5: Understanding Network Hardware 6: Making WAN Connections 7: Understanding Networking Protocols 8: Exploring Directory Services 9: Connections from Afar: Remote Network Access 10: Securing Your Network 11: Network Disaster Recovery 12: Purchasing and Managing Server Hardware 13: Purchasing and Managing Client Computers PART II: Hands-On Knowledge 14: Designing a Network 15: Installing and Setting Up Windows 2000 Server 16: Administering Windows 2000 Server: The Basics 17: Understanding Other Windows 2000 Server Services 18: Windows .NET Server 19: Installing Linux in a Server Configuration 20: Introduction to Linux Systems Administration 21: Setting Up a Linux Web Server with Apache PART III: Appendixes A: Glossary B: Answers to Mastery Checks