Mcgraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Networking - Hardcover

Sheldon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0078823501 ISBN 13: 9780078823503

Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 1998

Synopsis

"Encyclopedia Of Networking, Electronic Edition" is the most complete guide to the vast world of networking available. In true encyclopedic form, this book and CD-ROM package gives you a concise introduction to every facet of networking and its technologies, followed by all need to continue your research.You'll find complete, easy-to-follow definitions, discussion, and analysis of every networking topic from ATM technology through virtual networks, with numerous illustrations to help you understand even the most difficult issues. Use the cross-referenced text to locate definitions and jump to the CD to find dozens of dynamic hyperlinks to related topics both within the book and on the Internet.Ideal for anyone involved with networking, including those who need to discuss or write about the technology intelligently. This is a virtual library of networking information packed into a single volume!-- Discover easy-to-follow explanations of key networking concepts from hardware basics through the protocol stack, and more-- Pursue your own course of research by following links to related topics and detailed white papers-- Learn about telecommunication concepts such as carrier services and virtual networks-- Gain insight into evaluating, selecting, building, and managing networks-- Find helpful analysis of the latest networking trends, including Web technologies-- Covers all major operating systems: UNIX, Windows NT, Novell NetWare, IBM, and moreContinue Your Research with the CD, Featuring: -- A complete, fully searchable, Et cross-referenced version of the text-- Dynamic hyperlinks to related Internet sites-- Links to white papers from prominentnetwork technology companies-- Numerous illustrations to guide you through complex networking topics

About this title

From the Author:

A complete, hyperlinked up-to-date networking resource
First, let me say that I reference this book constantly in my own work. You might say I wrote it to make my own research easier. The Web site links are really convenient.

Second, the "Reader from Grass Valley" should have gone to my Web site as mentioned on the first page in the book to obtain copy and print functions. All you need to do is email me at the address given above and I will send you instructions for accessing a file that enables copy and print. The publisher requires this for copyright reasons. Your email address is not used for any other purposes.

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"I recently bought a copy of The 'Encyclopedia of Networking', I'd like to say that this is the most comprehensive and thorough guide to networking that I have seen. The statement on the front page "I just don't see how anyone can run their network without it." sums it up. Well done." Michael Goldring, Dolphin Telecom UK

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"The electronic version of the book is a great concept. It has proved more useful than the paper edition ever would. I have no idea how successful the sales on this book has been, but I have put out constant advertisement for it, and my personal recommendation. I have been in the some aspect of the IT business for 25 years and can spot a good product; which The Encyclopedia of Networking is. I would go so far as to say, it would be worth paying for an update to it - this would help keep it a valuable tool." --Thomas Taylor

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Synopsis:

The second edition of this guide includes Internet technology updates, network security information and descriptions of network terms and concepts. An electronic version of the book accompanies it on CD-ROM with special multi-user license.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0078823501
• ISBN 13: 9780078823503
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1104