Synopses & Reviews
GUIDE TO NETWORKING ESSENTIALS provides both the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to work with network operating systems in a network administration environment. By focusing on troubleshooting and not on an exam, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to Networking and to advances in software, wireless and network security. Labs are directly integrated in each chapter to allow for a hands-on experience in the classroom. Updated content reflects the latest networking technology and operating systems including Windows 7/Server 2008 and Linux. Proven pedagogy and comprehensive, non-exam-focused format provides a compelling introduction to network administration.
Synopsis
Guide to Networking Essentials, Fifth Edition has been revised and provides a baseline level of knowledge for success in industry and preparation for networking certifications, including the MCSA, MCSE, CNA and CCNA designations. This new edition has been updated to cover new industry topics such as Networked Attached Storage (NAS), Cable Installation and Management, as well as, Fixed and Mobile WiMAX. Written with a focus on networking operating systems, this book continues to provide up-to-date coverage of Microsoft Windows XP and Server 2003 technologies along with UNIX, Red Hat Linux, and Novell Netware operating systems.
About the Author
Bio: Greg Tomsho is director of the Computer Networking Technology Department and Cisco Academy at Yavapai College in Prescott, Ariz. He has earned the CCNA, MCTS, MCSA, A+, Security+ and Linux+ certifications. A former software engineer, technical support manager and IT director, he has more than 30 years of computer and networking experience. His other books include MCTS GUIDE TO WINDOWS SERVER 2008 ACTIVE DIRECTORY CONFIGURATION, MCTS GUIDE TO MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER 2008 APPLICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE CONFIGURATION, GUIDE TO NETWORKING ESSENTIALS, GUIDE TO NETWORK SUPPORT AND TROUBLESHOOTING and A+ COURSEPREP EXAMGUIDE.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Computer Networks. 2. Network Hardware Essentials. 3. Network Topologies and Technologies. 4. Networking Media. 5. Network Protocols. 6. Network Reference Models and Standards. 7. Network Hardware in Depth. 8, Network Operating Systems 9. Introduction to Network Security 10, Supporting a Small Business Network 11. Network Administration and Support 12. Enterprise and Wide Area Networks. 13, Solving Network Problems. Appendix A. Common Networking Standards. Appendix B. Old or Obsolete Technologies Appendix C. Planning and Implementing Networks. Needs Assessment and Justification. Establish the Need for a Network. Network Plan. Appendix D. Network Troubleshooting Guide. Appendix E. Networking Resources, Online and Offline. Appendix F. A Guide to Using Virtualization in the Classroom.