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This average user's guide to networking success, centered on task-based solutions and tips, gives step-by-step instructions for the most commonly used features of networks. It examines different kinds of networks and general networking concepts, and proceeds through sections dealing with hardware, vendors, setups, and networking standards. It compares network operating systems, such as NetWare and Linux, and explains the nuts and bolts of connecting a PC to an intranet, the Internet, a printer, a mainframe, and another PC. Derfler is author or coauthor of some 20 computer books.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Practical steps for beginner to intermediate networking success.
Who is this book for?
If you're new to networking or want a straightforward guide, this book offers clear, step-by-step instructions that make complex concepts accessible. It covers a wide range of topics from hardware setup to connecting different devices, making it a handy reference for practical, everyday networking tasks. Readers have found it to be an approachable bridge into the often intimidating world of networks.