Networking the Complete Reference

The most comprehensive, current guide to networking

Build and administer high-performance networks of all sizes-from small home systems to enterprise internetworks-using the practical information in this detailed resource. Thoroughly revised to cover the latest technologies, “Networking: The Complete Reference”, Third Edition offers concise explanations, start-to-finish deployment plans, real-world examples, and expert tips.

Find out how to select a networking protocol, connect devices, set up wireless LANs and WANs, configure Internet servers, virtualize your network, and migrate to the cloud. Cutting-edge backup, tuning, and security techniques are fully explained. Filled with proven solutions to a wide array of networking issues, this comprehensive guide is ideal for beginners and seasoned IT professionals alike.

• Design, configure, and administer wireless and wired networks

• Work with interface cards, hubs, routers, switches, and repeaters

• Understand Ethernet, Token Ring, TCP/IP, and IPX protocols

• Build wireless LANs using WiFi, IEEE 802.11, and Bluetooth technology

• Deploy server clusters, multiprocessors, and Fibre Channel connections

• Deliver Web, FTP, e-mail, and Active Directory services

• Implement a cloud-based network infrastructure

• Set up, configure, and manage virtual networks

• Handle troubleshooting and network security

• Connect Macintosh and Unix systems to Windows networks