Learn the basics of optical networking using this practical and easy-to-follow introductory guide. You'll get an overview of concepts behind the technology, as well as helpful information on Cisco, Nortel, and Juniper certifications. Also, a handy 16-page blueprint section offers additional visual instruction.

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This new edition gives readers the ability and understanding necessary to create and administer a network. The book shows the reader how to physically connect computers and other devices to a network and access peripherals such as printers over the network.

This introductory guide focuses on networking fundamentals, including design and configuration, hardware, networking protocols, network clients, and security issues.

A practical guide to networking fundamentals Fully up to date with the latest technologies, this introductory handbook covers wired and wireless network design, configuration, hardware, protocols, security, backup, recovery, virtualization, and more. After laying the groundwork, Networking: A Beginner's Guide, Fifth Edition explains, step-by-step, how to install, set up, and administer Windows Server 2008, Exchange Server 2010, Fedora 10, and Apache. If you're beginning a career in networking or looking to refresh your skills, you need this detailed reference. Learn about network cabling, topologies, hardware, and the OSI Model Set up a small office and home office (SOHO) wired or wireless network Connect LANs and WANs Work with network protocols--TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, VoIP, and others Enable remote access through a VPN or other methods Secure your network and handle backup and disaster recovery Install, configure, and administer Windows Server 2008, Exchange Server 2010, Fedora 10, and Apache Understand virtualization technologies, and learn how to set up and use VMware Server Learn how the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 affects networking and IT professionals Bruce Hallberg has been involved in IT for more than 25 years and has consulted for Fortune 1000 firms on the implementation of management information and networking systems. He is the bestselling author of more than 20 books.

Make the most of your wireless network...without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to connect all your wireless devices, get great performance with everything from streaming media to printing, stay safe and secure, and do more with Wi-Fi than you ever thought possible! Even if you’ve never set up or run a network before, this book will show you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Wireless networking has never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple wireless networking could be? This is today’s best beginner’s guide to creating, using, troubleshooting, and doing more with your wireless network...simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do, at home or in your business! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: • Buy the right equipment without overspending • Reliably connect Windows PCs, Macs, iPads, Android tablets, game consoles, Blu-ray players, smartphones, and more • Get great performance from all your networked devices • Smoothly stream media without clogging your entire network • Store music and movies so you can play them anywhere in your home • Keep neighbors and snoopers out of your network • Share the files you want to share–and keep everything else private • Automatically back up your data across the network • Print from anywhere in the house–or from anywhere on Earth • Extend your network to work reliably in larger homes or offices • Set up a “guest network” for visiting friends and family • View streaming videos and other web content on your living room TV • Control your networked devices with your smartphone or tablet • Connect to Wi-Fi hotspots and get online in your car • Find and log onto hotspots, both public and hidden • Quickly troubleshoot common wireless network problems Michael Miller is the world’s #1 author of beginning computer books. He has written more than 100 best-selling books over the past two decades, earning an international reputation for his friendly and easy-to-read style, practical real-world advice, technical accuracy, and exceptional ability to demystify complex topics. His books for Que include Computer Basics Absolute Beginner’s Guide; Facebook for Grown-Ups; My Pinterest; Ultimate Digital Music Guide; Speed It Up! A Non-Technical Guide for Speeding Up Slow PCs, and Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Resource. Category: Networking Covers: Wireless Networking User Level: Beginning

Get started using Cisco technologies quickly and easily Here is a fully updated edition of the bestselling introductory guide to Cisco products and technologies. Cisco: A Beginner's Guide, Fourth Edition provides you with a practical hands-on resource for successfully designing and managing a Cisco network. Learn to work with Cisco routers and switches, wireless technologies, and storage tools. You'll also get full details on network security, including firewalls, as well as communications solutions such as VoIP. This is a must-have resource for anyone interested in internetworking and Cisco technologies. Work with Cisco's Internet technologies Configure Cisco routers and networks Understand Cisco internetworking technologies including LAN switches, multilayered switching, and VLANs Secure your network using CiscoSecure ACS, Cisco PIX firewall, IOS Firewall, and other methods Enable wireless internetworking using the Cisco Aironet and Airespace products Deploy VoIP via Cisco Unified Communications Implement Cisco storage area network (SAN) and content delivery network (CDN) solutions Use both open standard routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP) and Cisco-proprietary protocols (IGRP and EIGRP) Design, manage, and troubleshoot a robust Cisco network

Everything casual users need to know to get the most out of their new Windows 7 PCs, software, and the Internet The best-selling beginner's guide, now completely updated for Windows 7 and today's most popular Internet tools - including Facebook, craigslist, Twitter, and Wikipedia Easy step-by-step instructions cover setting up a new PC, getting online, working with digital media, using productivity tools, and much more By the world's #1 author of beginning technology books, Michael Miller This year, you may be one of the millions of casual computer users that will buy a new Windows 7 notebook or desktop PC. You'll want to know how to find your way around, get comfortable, and get the job done - without jargon, complexity, or hassle. There's a book for you: Michael Miller's Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics, Windows 7 Edition. It's the one book that covers everything today's beginners and near-beginners need to know: not just about Windows, but also about software, hardware, and the Internet. Through 90+ books, author Michael Miller has established an unparalleled track record in explaining complicated concepts simply and clearly, and empowering beginners. Now, he's thoroughly updated his best-selling Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics to cover today's user experience - with Windows 7, Internet Explorer 8, and today's hottest online tools, from craigslist and Facebook to Twitter, Wikipedia, and Google Docs. Miller offers step-by-step instructions and friendly, practical advice for making the most of Windows 7's improvements, including the new taskbar, Action Center, and Aero Snap. He walks through setting up a new computer; connecting to the Internet; working with digital media; burning custom CDs; watching DVD movies; using Microsoft Office and other popular software; managing money online; setting up home networks; keeping PCs running reliably; and protecting them from spam, viruses, and spyware. This is the one indispensable book for today's PC novice.

If you want to PASS the CompTIA Network+ Certification, this book is for you! The Network+ credential is the first certification that many IT professionals ever receive. It has been around for over 25 years at this point and has been awarded to over a million applicants during that time and this matter, because the certification has become well known by IT employers. When you're looking for a job and you have the Network+ after your name, most companies know that that's a real credential. It's also a vendor‑neutral credential, in the sense that it doesn't promote any particular hardware or software vendor and although the exams do recognize and reflect the prominence of Microsoft Windows in the corporate world, they also include limited content on Apple operating systems, Linux, Android, and Chrome OS. Because Apple's operating systems only run on Apple hardware, the exams do cover Macs, iPhones, and iPads. It's fair to say that the CompTIA Network+ exams try to reflect the hardware and software that a technical support professional is likely to see in real life, and that's part of its relevance and appeal. In a nutshell, the Network+ certification is the preferred performance‑based qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles, according to the organization that manages it, CompTIA. The Network+ certification focuses on the day‑to‑day work of an IT technician in a business environment. One reason the Network+ certification receives respect by IT employers is that it is accredited by international organizations. The ISO, or International Standards Organization, is a worldwide standard‑setting group headquartered in Geneva, and ANSI, the American National Standards Institute, is the USA's representative to ISO. CompTIA has been accredited by ANSI for compliance with the ISO standard that applies to operating a certification body or organization, and CompTIA must maintain certain quality levels in order to maintain that accreditation. That's a bit of background on CompTIA and the Network+ certification. But who might benefit from this credential? Well, anyone wanting to be hired on by a company that requires it, certainly, but more broadly, anybody pursuing a career in tech support, for example, as a help desk analyst, service desk analyst or a desktop support technician. Field service techs will also find the credential helpful, as will those who aspire to being a network engineer or a documentation specialist in IT. This book will help you prepare for the latest CompTIA Network+ Certification, exam code: N10-008. BUY THIS BOOK NOW AND GET STARTED TODAY! In this book you will discover: · Network Troubleshooting Fundamentals · How to Establish a Theory of Cause · How to Test the Theory & Establish a Plan of Action · How to Test, Verify and Document the Solution · How to Identify and Troubleshoot Cable Issues · Fiber Optic Cables & Tools · How to use Ping, ARP & Traceroute · How to Capture Traffic · Wireless Troubleshooting & WiFi Tools · Common Wireless Issues · Configuration Issues · How to Troubleshoot Routing Issues · How to use Simple Network Management Protocol · How to use Netflow · How to use Syslog · How to Document IT Procedures and Plans · Security and Device Policies · Data Center Diagrams · MDF & IDF Diagrams · Logical Network Diagrams · Disaster Recovery · Backups and Snapshots · Service Level Agreement Fundamentals BUY THIS BOOK NOW AND GET STARTED TODAY!

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