Networking a beginner's guide

• Main Author: Hallberg, Bruce A. 1964- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York McGraw-Hill/Osborne 2005; © 2005
• Edition: Fourth Edition
• Series: Network professional's library
• Subjects: Computer networks; Internetworking (Telecommunication)
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• Item Description: Includes index
• Physical Description: xxiii, 447 pages illustrations 24 cm
• ISBN: 9780072262124; 0072262125

Here is an unparalleled introduction to networking, offering easy-to-follow details on design and configuration, hardware, networking protocols, remote access, and security. This updated guide contains expanded coverage of wireless networking, the latest Windows and Linux releases, and security measures. New networking professionals will first learn what they need to know about network technology, and then how to apply that knowledge to set up, manage, and secure networks. It covers Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Fedora 4. There is more remote coverage including new coverage of SSL VPNS. There are full details on the latest in wireless networking including WiFi. It presents new anti-spam and security techniques.