Introduction to NetworkingHow do I get started with networking? What do I need to choose the right system and networking technologies for my business? What do I need to know about TCP/IP, WANs, communications services, and protocols? Que's revised and updated edition of Introduction to Networking answers these questions. In plain, easy-to-understand language, you will learn the increasingly valuable world of networking technologies, so you can design the system that best fits your business needs. The book starts you off on the ground floor, where you learn the basics of sharing computer resources. You quickly learn how networks are put together using file servers, workstations, and protocols, and you discover how to manage a network. This book also shows you all recent product releases, from Windows NT Server 4 and Warp Server to NetWare 4.11. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Now That You Have the Network | 6 |
A Networking Overview | 11 |
Copyright | |
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