Networking all-in-one for dummies - Doug Lowe

Handling a network? This one handy book covers all the essentials you need to know!

If you're in charge of a network, here's all the basic information you need to get it up and running and keep it, and your users, happy. Neatly divided into self–contained minibooks so you can quickly find what you need, this new edition covers the latest on mobile networking, Windows Server 2012, security, and much more, in one convenient package!

• Networking 101
  if you're new to networking, here's an overview of standards, hardware, network operating systems, and other essentials


• Get started
  create a plan, install the hardware and operating system, configure Windows, and explore VMWare®


• Administrative tasks
  keep software updated, manage user accounts, and implement solid security


• Internet access
  learn the ins and outs of TCP/IP


• Skip the wires
  set up, secure, and troubleshoot a wireless network


• Smartphone smarts
  safely manage iPhones, iPads, Android phones, BlackBerry devices, and netbooks on your network


• Serving up servers
  learn about the latest version of Windows Server 2012, IIS Web Server, Exchange Server 2010, and others


• Love Linux
  all about installing, managing, and configuring Linux for networking

Open the book and find:

• Network protocols and standards


• How virtualization technologies help manage servers


• The five most common network bottlenecks


• All about DHCP and DNS


• Security tips for wireless networks


• How to configure VPN access


• What Active Directory® does for you


• Basic Linux network configuration

9 books in 1

• Networking Basics


• Building a Network


• Network Administration and Security


• TCP/IP and the Internet


• Wireless Networking


• Mobile Networking


• Windows Server® 2012 Reference


• Using Other Windows Servers


• Managing Linux Systems