Networking A Beginner's Guide
- 6th
- New Delhi McGraw Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd. c2014; 2015
- 393
Current, essential IT networking skills--made easy! Thoroughly revised to cover the latest technologies, this practical resource provides you with a solid foundation in networking fundamentals. Networking: A Beginner's Guide, Sixth Edition discusses wired and wireless network design, configuration, hardware, protocols, security, backup, recovery, and virtualization. You'll also get step-by-step instructions for installing, configuring, and managing Windows Server 2012, Exchange Server 2013, Oracle Linux, and Apache. This is the perfect book for anyone starting a networking career or in need of an easy-to-follow refresher.
Networking Ins and Outs 1 The Business of Networking 2 Understanding Networking 3 Understanding Network Cabling 4 Understanding Network Hardware 5 Making WAN Connections 6 Understanding Networking Protocols 7 Exploring Directory Services 8 Connections from Afar: Remote Network Access 9 Securing Your Network 10 Network Disaster Recovery 11 Network Servers: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask 12 Purchasing and Managing Client Computers 13 Designing a Network Hands-On Knowledge 14 Installing and Setting Up Windows Server 2012 15 Administering Windows Server 2012: The Basics 16 Introducing Exchange Server 2013 17 Understanding Other Windows Server 2012 Services 18 Installing Linux 19 Introduction to Linux Systems Administration 20 Setting Up a Linux Web Server with Apache 21 Introduction to Virtualization Glossary Index
Summary: Understand network cabling, topologies, hardware, and the OSI seven-layer model Connect LANs and WANs Configure network protocols, such as TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, SMTP, DHCP, HTTP, WINS, and more Explore directory services, such as Microsoft's Active Directory, X.400, and LDAP Enable and support remote network access Secure your network and handle backup and disaster recovery Select, install, and manage reliable network servers, including Windows Server 2012, Exchange Server 2013, Oracle Linux, and Apache Manage network workstation computers Design a robust network from the ground up Work with virtualization technologies, such as Hyper-V, VMWare, and Oracle VM VirtualBox