Network+ guide to networks / Tamara Dean.

By: Dean, Tamara [Author]
Publisher: Boston, MA : Course Technology, c2010Edition: Fifth editionDescription: xxiv, 887 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)ISBN: 9781439055663; 1439055661Subject(s): Computer networks -- Examinations -- Study guides | Telecommunications engineers -- Certification -- Study guidesDDC classification: 004.6 LOC classification: TK5105.5 | .D38257 2010
Contents:
An introduction to networking -- Networking standards and the OSI model -- Transmission basics and networking media -- Introduction to TCP/IP protocols -- Topologies and ethernet standards -- Network hardware -- WANs and remote connectivity -- Wireless networking -- Network operating systems -- In-depth TCP/IP networking -- Voice and video over IP -- Network security -- Troubleshooting network problems -- Ensuring integrity and availability -- Network management -- Appendix A : Network+ Examination objectives -- Appendix B : Network+ practice exam -- Appendix C : Visual guide to connectors -- Glossary.
Summary: This book first introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as protocols, topologies, hardware, and network operating systems. It then provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, and security. After reading the book and completing the end-of-chapter exercises, you will be prepared to select the best network design, hardware, and software for your environment. You will also have the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an existing network.
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Includes index.

An introduction to networking --
Networking standards and the OSI model --
Transmission basics and networking media --
Introduction to TCP/IP protocols --
Topologies and ethernet standards --
Network hardware --
WANs and remote connectivity --
Wireless networking --
Network operating systems --
In-depth TCP/IP networking --
Voice and video over IP --
Network security --
Troubleshooting network problems --
Ensuring integrity and availability --
Network management --
Appendix A : Network+ Examination objectives --
Appendix B : Network+ practice exam --
Appendix C : Visual guide to connectors --
Glossary.

This book first introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as protocols, topologies, hardware, and network operating systems. It then provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, and security. After reading the book and completing the end-of-chapter exercises, you will be prepared to select the best network design, hardware, and software for your environment. You will also have the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an existing network.

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