Title:
Guide to networking essentials
Author:
Tomsho, Greg.
ISBN:
9781418837181
Personal Author:
Edition:
5th ed.
Publication Information:
Boston, Mass. : Thomson Course Technology, ©2007.
Physical Description:
xxi, 658 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).
Series:
Networking
Networking (Course Technology, Inc.)
General Note:
CD-ROM contains "Simulations: Macromedia Flash simulations of common networking processes provide visual learning of complex ideas."
Contents:
Introduction to networks and networking concepts -- Network design essentials -- Networking media -- Network interface cards -- Making networks work -- Network communications and protocols -- Network architectures -- Simple network operations -- Understanding complex networks -- Introduction to network security -- Supporting a small business network -- Network administration and support -- Enterprise and wide area networks -- Solving network problems -- App. A. Common networking standards and older technologies -- App. B. Planning and implementing networks -- App. C. Network troubleshooting guide -- App. D. Networking resources, online and offline.
Abstract:
This book "provides a baseline of knowledge that is essentail to the pursuit of all levels of networking certification, including Net+, MSCE, CNA, Linux+, and CCNA designations. This new edition explores a broad range of topics and covers the latest in networking technologies, including wireless networking, network architecture, security, broadband/DSL, web-based networks, network management, cabling, and switching technologies."--Back cover.
Subject Term:
Electronic Access:
Table of contents http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy0712/2007274911.htmlContributor biographical information http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1302/2007274911-b.html
Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1302/2007274911-d.html