Networking All-in-One for Dummies

Description

Title Page; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Foolish Assumptions; Icons Used in This Book; Beyond the Book; Where to Go from Here; Book I: Planning a Network; Chapter 1: Understanding Networks; Defining a Network; Comparing Clients and Servers; Understanding Dedicated Servers and Peers; Seeing Networks Big and Small; Looking Closer at Servers; Chapter 2: Planning a Network; Making a Network Plan; Being Purposeful; Taking Stock; To Dedicate or Not to Dedicate: That Is the Question; Considering Server Roles; Choosing a Server Operating System; Considering Cable.;The ultimate reference guide for network administrators Network administrators now have a single, convenient place to turn for all the information they need. Networking All-in-One For Dummies, 4th Edition is like ten books in one, covering such topics as networking basics, network security, setting up TCPP and connecting to the Internet, handling mobile devices, and much more. This valuable book covers all the newest updates and trends, including Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.-A single-source reference for network administrators -Includes ten minibooks: Networking Basics; Building a Network; Network Administration and Security; TCPP and the Internet; Wireless Networking; Telecom, Convergence, and Mobile Devices; Windows Server 2008 Reference; Using Other Windows Servers; Linux Networking Reference; and Appendices -Explores the latest technologies in broadband, storage, and back-up -Delves into new trends in networking and includes the latest Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 updates System administrators will want to keep this practical all-in-one guide within reach.