Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking

Gibbs, Mark, Brown, Todd

ISBN 10: 0672305534 / ISBN 13: 9780672305535

Published by Sams, 1995

Very Good condition. 2nd edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # Q16A-00245

Synopsis:

Cut through the technobabble with the Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking, Second Edition, and take a graphical approach to the ins, outs, and technical details of networking. Through numerous illustrations, network maps, and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be connected to a whole new world of networked computing-quickly and easily! Your journey begins with a historical overview of the computing industry. You'll then enter the "Networks 101" section where you'll discover the components of a network and how these pieces fit together. The book moves on to discuss what you can do in a network environment, and provides you with several examples that illustrate the use of local area networks (LANs). As you progress through the book, you'll explore some of the more advanced topics, such as remote access, interoperability, and wide area networking (WAN). With the Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking, Second Edition, the power of networking is in your hands!

From the Back Cover: Absolute Beginners Guide to Networking, 3rd Edition will give the reader the ability and understanding necessary to create and administer a network. The reader will be able to physically connect computers and other devices to the network and access peripherals such as printers over the network. They will also be able to configure computers to access the network and configure the network to share an Internet connection.
This book will provide easy to understand details on new technologies and the back-story information (such as basic networking including protocols and physical infrastructure) necessary for the user to network computer devices.
Absolute Beginners Guide to Networking, 3rd Edition will take the frustration out of planning and creating a network. It will help the reader understand what they are "getting into" when planning a network and strategies for making the network an asset and success.
The reader will-
Learn how to build and effectively use a network
Learn how the elements of a network fit together
Understand networking concepts

Bibliographic Details

Title: Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking
Publisher: Sams
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 2nd Edition