Introduction to Networking

Essential IT Skills for On-the-Job Success Mike Meyers, one of the premier computer and network skills trainers, has developed a learning system designed to teach key IT principles in an easy-to-understand way that will prepare you for an IT career. His proven ability to explain concepts in a clear, direct, even humorous way makes these books interesting, motivational, and fun. Inside this book, you will learn to: bull; bull;Distinguish between network classifications bull;Work with network components, such as cables, network interface cards, and concentrators bull;Identify network protocols, including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, and others bull;Install Novell NetWare, Windows 2000, and Red Hat Linux servers bull;Install Windows XP Professional and Red Hat Linux workstations bull;Create network file systems, including FAT, NTFS, and NFS bull;Configure and troubleshoot network printing bull;Plan for a secure network bull;Implement network management tools and techniques Each chapter includes: bull; bull;Learning Objectives bull;Four-Color Illustrations bull;Step-by-Step Tutorials bull;Try This! and Cross-Check Exercises bull;Inside Information Sidebars bull;Helpful Notes, Tips, and Warnings bull;Chapter Summaries and Key Term Lists bull;End-of-Chapter Quizzes and Lab Projects Mapped to the NWCET IT Skills StandardsMcMahon, Rich is the author of 'Introduction to Networking', published 2003 under ISBN 9780072226782 and ISBN 0072226781.