Networking For Dummies

Doug Lowe

John Wiley & Sons, May 23, 2016 - Computers - 456 pages

The #1 bestselling beginner's guide to computer networking—now in a new edition

Need networking know-how, but don't know where to turn? Run—don't walk—to the no-nonsense networking guidance offered in this friendly guide! Whether you're a networking administrator or an everyday computer user looking to set up a network in your home or office, Networking For Dummies seamlessly gets you connected with the basics and gives you the knowledge to work out whatever kinks may come your way—in no time.

A network can make everything in your home or office run more smoothly and easily, but setting one up can be challenging for even the most computer-savvy people. Well, relax—this bestselling guide has you covered! Inside, you'll find step-by-step instructions on setting up and maintaining a network, working with broadband and wireless technologies, ensuring you're following best practices with storage and back-up procedures, building a wired or wireless network, and much more.

• Set up a network for all major operating systems
• Secure, optimize, and troubleshoot your network
• Create an intranet and use the Cloud safely
• Make sense of the latest updates to Windows 10

Don't let a thorny networking issue get the best of you! Heed the simple guidance in this friendly guide and effectively network your way to more effective shared data and resources.

Contents

• Introduction 1: 3
• Life on the Network: 19
• More Ways to USe Your Network: 39
• Setting Up a Network: 55
• Dealing with TCPIP: 69
• Oh What a Tangled Web We Weave Cables Switches and Routers: 95
• Configuring Windows Clients: 113
• Setting Up a WireleSS Network: 131
• Virtual Networking: 151
• Working with Servers: 177
• Managing Windows USer ACCounts: 191
• Managing Network Storage: 207
• Managing Exchange Server 2016: 223
• Creating an Intranet: 237
• Managing and Protecting Your Network: 251
• MANAGING AND PROTECTING: 254
• Solving Network Problems: 263
• Backing Up Your Data: 281
• Securing Your Network: 295
• Hardening Your Network: 311
• AntiVirus programs: 319
• The hardware inside your servers: 326
• More Performance Tips: 332
• More Ways to Network: 335
• Managing Mobile Devices: 347
• Connecting from Home: 361
• Networking Beyond Windows: 369
• Mac Networking: 393
• Ten Big Network Mistakes: 409
• Ten Things You Should Keep in Your Closet: 417
• Index: 421
• Networking For Dummies: 422

About the author

Doug Lowe is the information technology director for a civil engineering firm in Clovis, California. He has been managing networks at publishing companies and nonprofits for more than 30 years and is the bestselling author of Networking All-in-One For Dummies.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Networking For Dummies; --For dummies; Learning made easy; Networking for Dummies
• Author: Doug Lowe
• Edition: 11, illustrated, reprint
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2016
• ISBN: 111925776X, 9781119257769
• Length: 456 pages
• Subjects: Computers / Networking / General