Synopses & Reviews
Networking Windows
for Workgroups You can read about the features of Windows for Workgroups anywhere anywhere. You can even find detailed descriptions of networking hardware and software. But by now youve probably figured out that you cant just slap a network together without causing a whole lot of headaches. Wouldnt it be great if you had your own consultant draw up a networking plan designed to solve your problems and fill your needs? If thats what you want, look no further. This book will help you define what you need in a network, and then will show you how to do it. From page one, you will begin learning how to build the network you need. Here are some things you will learn as the author helps you put together your plan:
- Learn what a network is capable of, and decide what you want it to do
- Select the right combination of network hardware and software to build what you want
- Clear advice and professional tips for installing your network cables, cards, and software
- Savvy things to do with Workgroups on the network like: how to schedule meetings, manage projects, share data and applications, send e-mail, and share printers and disk drives
- Expert troubleshooting advice and preventive maintenance to keep your network running smoothly
About the Author
BARRY NANCE is an accomplished network expert, computer book author, and respected columnist for Byte magazine. He likes networking so much that he has eight PCs networked in his home!
Table of Contents
Taking Advantage of Simple Networks.
Getting the Right—and Wrong—Network.
Planning for a Windows Network.
Installing and Configuring Windows for Workgroups.
Security Precautions and Sharing and Printing Files.
Troubleshooting Your Windows Network.
Using Electronic Mail.
When Can We Meet?
Schedule+.
Running Applications on the LAN.
Mixing Windows for Workgroups with Other Network Software.
Appendices.
Index.