Computer Networking Essentials

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Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2001-01-01
Publisher(s): Cisco Press
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Summary

Designed specifically to prepare the reader for future study in Cisco certification and networking,Computer Networking Essentials is a guide for those with little computer experience through the challenging but vital software and hardware topics that they must master. With coverage ranging from a history of PC Networking to reviews of the hottest topics networking today like Security and VPNs, readers will walk away with a strong foundation of networking knowledge from which to grow their future learning. This title will help someone with little computer knowledge understand the principles, terminology, and concepts of networking from a variety of perspectives. Covering a variety of topics,Computer Networking Essentials is excellent preparation for many different training courses/programs, including the Network+ program, Microsoft's Networking Essentials core course, Novell's Networking Fundamentals course, and the future study in Cisco certification and networking.

Table of Contents

Introduction xxii
Part I Introduction to Networking Concepts 3(190)
Introduction to PC Networking
5(28)
Categorizing Networks
33(42)
Networking Concepts, Models, and Standards
75(34)
Networking Communications Methods
109(22)
LAN Links
131(28)
WAN Links
159(34)
Part II Networking Hardware and Software 193(236)
Physical Components of the Network
195(32)
Networking Protocols and Services
227(40)
The Widest Area Network: The Global Internet
267(40)
Network Operating Systems
307(34)
Directory Services
341(20)
Desktop Operating Systems
361(48)
Hybrid Networks
409(20)
Part III Network Specialty Areas 429(156)
Protecting the Network
431(46)
Remote Access
477(28)
Virtual Private Networking
505(26)
Thin Client Networking
531(20)
Monitoring, Management, and Troubleshooting Tools
551(34)
Part IV The Future of Networking 585(22)
Tomorrow's Technologies
587(20)
Appendix A Chapter Review Answer Key 607(28)
Glossary 635(60)
Index 695

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