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Computer Networking Essentials (Cisco Press Core Series)

Computer Networking Essentials (Cisco Press Core Series)

by Debra Littlejohn Shinder (Author)

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    Hardcover 2001

    $4.49
Synopsis

An essential guide to understanding networking theory, implementation, and interoperability

  • Excellent preparation for generic or vendor-specific networking certification programs
  • Written in a user-friendly manner accessible to readers who may need an introduction to networking terms
  • Introduction to two popular real-world networking models: the Department of Defense (DoD) model and the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model
  • Includes latest technologies such as laser, infrared, and satellite/ microwave communications
  • Coverage of common server operating systems, including Windows NT(r), Windows(r) 2000, NetWare, UNIX, and Linux
  • Security coverage provides basic cryptography concepts, public and private key encryption, firewalls and proxies, and internal security measures

Computer Networking Essentials, written by educator, trainer, and technical author Debra Littlejohn Shinder, starts with an introduction to networking concepts. You will learn computer networking terminology and history, and then dive into the technical concepts involved in sharing data across a computer network. A survey of networking hardware and software will show you how the hardware components, the server and client operating systems, and the networking protocols work together to make that data sharing possible.

Several specialty areas of networking are explored, including security, remote access, virtual private networking (VPN), and network monitoring and troubleshooting.

Written at a level that requires little computer experience, Computer Networking Essentials incorporates elements from a variety of popular introductory networking courses into a comprehensive all-in-one guidebook. It is an excellent preparation for the Network+ program, Microsoft's Networking Essentials core course, Novell's Networking Fundamentals, and the Cisco Systems CCNA certification.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 768
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Cisco Press
Published: 30 May 2001
ISBN 10: 1587130386
ISBN 13: 9781587130380
Book Overview:

Designed specifically to prepare the reader for future study in Cisco certification and networking, Computer Networking Essentials is a guide for those with little computer experience through the challenging but vital software and hardware topics that they must master. With coverage ranging from a history of PC Networking to reviews of the hottest topics networking today like Security and VPNs, readers will walk away with a strong foundation of networking knowledge from which to grow their future learning. This title will help someone with little computer knowledge understand the principles, terminology, and concepts of networking from a variety of perspectives. Covering a variety of topics, Computer Networking Essentials is excellent preparation for many different training courses/programs, including the Network+ program, Microsoft's Networking Essentials core course, Novell's Networking Fundamentals course, and the future study in Cisco certification and networking.


Author Bio

Debra Littlejohn Shinder, MCSE, MCT, is an instructor and trainer at Eastfield College in Dallas County, Texas. She is also a technology consultant for TACteam: Training and Consulting, which she co-owns with her husband Tom Shinder. Debra authored Troubleshooting Windows 2000 TCP/IP (Syngress) and has contributed to more than ten other Windows books published by Syngress and Osborne.