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9780764559075

Networking All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies®

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    9780764559075

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    0764559079

  • Format: eBook
  • Copyright: 2004-02-01
  • Publisher: For Dummies
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Summary

Covers all Windows® XP service packs and Fedora Linux® Your one-stop guide to building and managing a business or home network Why take up a whole shelf with networking books when all the essentials are right here in one handy volume? Here's how to put a network together, choose the hardware and software, set up a server, troubleshoot problems, keep your network secure, understand Internet protocols, go wireless, and even set up a Linux alternative. Discover how to Select interface cards, hubs, and routers Configure client computers Choose firewalls and virus protection Develop a business continuity plan Understand DHCP, DNS, and FTP Set up a wireless network

Author Biography

Doug Lowe has written more than 50 computer books

Table of Contents

Introduction.
Book I: Networking Basics.
Chapter 1: Understanding Networks.
Chapter 2: Understanding Network Protocols and Standards.
Chapter 3: Understanding Network Hardware.
Chapter 4: Understanding Network Operating Systems.
Book II: Building a Network.
Chapter 1: Planning a Network.
Chapter 2: Installing Network Hardware.
Chapter 3: Setting up a Network Server.
Chapter 4: Configuring Client Computers.
Chapter 5: Configuring Other Network Features.
Chapter 6: Verifying Your Network Installation.
Book III: Network Administration and Security.
Chapter 1: Help Wanted: Job Description for a Network Administrator.
Chapter 2: Security 101.
Chapter 3: Managing User Accounts.
Chapter 4: Firewalls and Virus Protection.
Book IV: Network Troubleshooting and Disaster Planning.
Chapter 1: Solving Network Problems.
Chapter 2: Network Performance Anxiety.
Chapter 3: Protecting Your Network.
Chapter 4: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning.
Chapter 5: Dealing with Dysfunctional E-Mail.
Book V: TCP/IP and the Internet.
Chapter 1: Introduction to TCP/IP and the Internet
Chapter 2: Understanding IP Addresses
Chapter 3: Using DHCP
Chapter 4: Using DNS
Chapter 5: Using FTP.
Chapter 6: TCP/IP Tools and Commands.
Book VI: Wireless and Home Networking.
Chapter 1: Networking Your Home.
Chapter 2: Connecting to the Internet with Internet Explorer.
Chapter 3: Home Networking with Windows XP.
Chapter 4: Setting Up a Wireless Network.
Chapter 5: Securing a Wireless Network.
Book VII: Windows 2000 and 2003 Server Reference.
Chapter 1: Installing and Configuring Windows 2000 and 2003 Server.
Chapter 2: Managing User Accounts.
Chapter 3: Managing a File Server.
Chapter 4: Managing Security.
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting.
Chapter 6: Windows Commands.
Book VIII: NetWare 6 Reference.
Chapter 1: Installing and Managing NetWare 6.
Chapter 2: Managing User Objects.
Chapter 3: TCP/IP and NetWare 6.
Chapter 4: NetWare Login Scripts.
Chapter 5: NetWare Console Commands.
Book IX: Linux Reference.
Chapter 1: Installing a Linux Server.
Chapter 2: Getting Used to Linux.
Chapter 3: Basic Linux Network Configuration.
Chapter 4: Doing the Samba Dance.
Chapter 5: Running Internet Servers.
Chapter 6: Linux Commands.
Book X: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Directory of Useful Web Sites.
Appendix B: Glossary.
Index.

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