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 | | Networking For Dummies (Networking for Dummies) by Doug Lowe ISBN-10: 9780470056202 ISBN-10: 0-470-05620-7 ISBN-13: 9780470056202 ISBN-13: 978-0-470-05620-2 Paperback 2007-05-29 For Dummies Find Lowest Price |
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Amazon.com Networking for Dummies upholds the series' proletarian tradition by entertainingly explaining local area networks (LAN) to the rest of us. Written with three different--but equally "clueless in technical matters;quot;--audiences in mind, Lowe's book appeals to novice network users, novice network builder/administrators, and the managers who must finance the activities of the other two groups. A large part of this book is devoted to user issues such as "Accessing a network drive from WordPerfect" and "What is a print job?" Other chapters explain the differences among the various network architectures and network operating systems. In addition, the book pays a lot of attention to troubleshooting, particularly for common problems. For these reasons, Networking for Dummies makes a fine resource for people who are new to a networked environment. If you are a network administrator, you might want to get a copy (or three) of this book for the corporate library and refer it to all askers of brain-dead questions. The book's primary shortcoming is its ignorance of Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Novell IntranetWare. (Coverage of NT stops at version 3.51 and coverage of NetWare stops at version 4.1.) Still, lots of organizations still run these network operating systems, and if yours is one of them, this book may fit your needs admirably. | ||
Product Description Company just hooked you up to a network and you’re wondering what the heck you’re supposed to do with it? Tired of burning spreadsheets onto CDs just so you can share them with coworkers, and you’re wondering what it’ll take to set up a network in your organization? Been tasked with setting up a network and you don’t have a clue about where to begin? Don’t fret, you’ll find all the answers you’re looking for in Networking for Dummies. Written for even the most network-shy novice, it begins with the most basic of basics—“A network is nothing more than two or more computers connected by a cable (or wireless adapter) so that they can share information”—and progresses through all the essentials, from cables, routers and hubs to building a wireless network. In clear, simple language, peppered with enough wry quips and jabs at the cult of IT to make it fun, Doug Lowe walks you through:
This new edition of the bestselling guide features extensive updates on the latest networking tools and trends—including new Windows Vista and Server 2003 R2—the latest broadband options, new storage and back-ups, and an all new-chapter on VoIP and Internet telephony. | ||
Download Description * The leading networking beginner book, now featuring four all-new chapters on wireless networking, IP addressing, common security problems, and troubleshooting * Updates throughout deliver the latest on Windows XP (through Service Pack 2), Windows Server 2003, Linux, Mac OS X, Novell Netware Server 6.5, broadband technologies, and more * The perfect plain-English reference for the growing number of entry-level * network administrators who are often thrown into the job with little training or support | ||
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networking for dummies good book needs to be updated to include vista book good delivery from amazon very slow | ||
Good basic introduction to networking I just purchased the book, so the technology was outdated, but the basic theory was valid, and I was looking for general knowledge of the process. It served that purpose quite well. | ||
If you hate reading on the internet.... If you hate reading on the internet its an OK book....for basics.... Its outdated and all the information in the book is available on the internet if you are good with google. Setting up a small home or business network.......buy a used copy to use as a reference for the most basic information.... I gave it three stars.....its got older info and not much detail....but it is good basic information....and if you buy a good used copy like I did ......its worth having on the bookshelf as a reference. | ||
okay but errors Sloppy editing. Started reading this book today. Now at page 117 which is about 1/3 of the book and already found six (6) very obvious errors. Pretty pathetic for a book in its 8th edition. As an example, on page 117, subnet mask is 255.255.240.0 yet the diagram shows it as all (1s) --> 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 when it should be --> 11111111 11111111 11110000 00000000 | ||
Good Beginners Book Good and sometimes humorous explanations of tips of must do's and don't in networking. To be a full fledged administrator you need a more detailed book and manuals of specific systems, but this will get you started. | ||