by Barry Press (Author), Marcia Press (Author), Barry Press (Author)
Networking by Example is a beginning level guide to teaching the latest technologies and putting this knowledge to use. Using high-quality, detailed photographs and diagrams, this book makes learning simple and straightforward. It explains various techniques and a broad number of subjects on setting up networks for the small business or home. Topics include general networking concepts, connectivity, updating existing networks, making the right decisions for proposed networks, gaming, and more. Businesses and multiple computer owners need to learn how to share information and resources, and this book provides timely, up-to-date lessons in implementing the latest technologies. In by Example fashion, it gives you constant reinforcement and solution-oriented information by emphasizing exercises and real-world examples.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 448
Edition: 1
Publisher: QUE
Published: 08 May 2000
ISBN 10: 0789723565
ISBN 13: 9780789723567
Book Overview: Networking by Example is a beginning level guide to teaching the latest technologies and putting this knowledge to use. Using high-quality, detailed photographs and diagrams, this book makes learning simple and straightforward. It explains various techniques and a broad number of subjects on setting up networks for the small business or home. Topics include general networking concepts, connectivity, updating existing networks, making the right decisions for proposed networks, gaming, and more. Businesses and multiple computer owners need to learn how to share information and resources, and this book provides timely, up-to-date lessons in implementing the latest technologies. In by Example fashion, it gives you constant reinforcement and solution-oriented information by emphasizing exercises and real-world examples.
Barry Press has designed leading-edge computer hardware, software, and networks for over 25 years, including a unique cable television modem, campus-wide ATM networks, a desktop computer capable of analyzing adverse drug interactions, and an artificial intelligence planning system. He has programmed for Microsoft Windows since version 1.0 and has taught as an adjunct professor of computer science at the University of Southern California. He is the author of PC Upgrade and Repair Bible (now in the 3rd Edition) and Teach Yourself PCs. Marcia Press worked in public accounting as a tax CPA for what was then one of the Big Eight, moving later to her own practice. She handles the administrative part of the work for the Press's computer booksmdthe tracking, calls, follow-ups, and researchmdand does the sanity checks on their initial drafts.