Networking : A Beginner's Guide

Get full details on core networking fundamentals--design, configuration, hardware, security, and protocols--from this expert resource. You'll learn to install, set up, and administer Windows 2000 Server, NetWare 5.1, and Linux and work with TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPX/SPX and other key Internet protocols. The book also offers up-to-date details on VPNs and security methods--including firewalls, packet filtering, encryption, and more.

Bruce A. Hallberg is the author of more than 20 computer books on Windows NT, NetWare, Exchange Server, and other networking technologies.

Part I Networking Ins and Outs

The Business of Networking

3

(6)

Laying the Foundation

9

(6)

Understanding Networking

15

(22)

Understanding Network Cabling

37

(26)

Understanding Network Hardware

63

(12)

Making WAN Connections

75

(12)

Understanding Networking Protocols

87

(20)

Exploring Directory Services

107

(12)

Connections from Afar: Remote Network Access

119

(16)

Securing Your Network

135

(14)

Network Disaster Recovery

149

(16)

Network Servers: Everything You Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask

165

(24)

All About Client Computers

189

(14)

Part II Hands-On Knowledge

Designing a Network

203

(14)

Installing and Setting Up NetWare 5.1

217

(12)

Administering NetWare: The Basics

229

(18)

Understanding Other NetWare Services

247

(6)

Installing and Setting Up Windows 2000 Server

253

(26)

Administering Windows 2000 Server: The Basics

279

(36)

Understanding Other Windows 2000 Server Services

315

(10)

Installing Linux in a Server Configuration

325

(28)

Introduction to Linux Systems Administration

353

(44)

Glossary

397

(12)

Index

409

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Networking : A Beginner's Guide

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