Dictionary of Networking

Dictionary of Networking

by PeterDyson (Author)

Synopsis

At Last--Clear and Comprehensible Definitions of All the Networking Acronyms, Terms, and Abbreviations You Need to Know The Dictionary of Networking is a highly readable, authoritative guide to the extensive--and often bewildering--terminology of network computing. This completely updated, expanded third edition spans all aspects of networking hardware and software--from peer-to-peer networks to enterprise wide area networks (WANs), the Internet, and internetworking--and covers every major network operating system. Topics include: * Certification programs * Communications * Industry standards * The Internet and intranets * LANs, MANs, WANs * Mobile and wireless computing * Network administration * Networking theory and concepts * Operating systems and environments * PC and server hardware * Protocols * Security * Slang * Voice and data transmissions This book contains more than 3,000 entries. Abbreviations and acronyms are cross-referenced to their definitions, and many entries include additional cross-references to related entries. You'll find clear, concise definitions, acronyms and abbreviations defined in context.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 448
Edition: 3rd Edition
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 29 Jul 1999

ISBN 10: 0782124615
ISBN 13: 9780782124613

Author Bio
Peter Dyson has more than 20 years of experience in engineering, software development, and technical support. His computer-related publications range from technical research papers to more than a dozen books on operating systems and software. His other books for Sybex include Mastering Microsoft Internet Information Server 4 and The PC User's Pocket Dictionary.