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Networking for Dummies upholds the series' proletarian tradition by entertainingly explaining local area networks (LAN) to the rest of us. Written with three different--but equally "clueless in technical matters;quot;--audiences in mind, Lowe's book appeals to novice network users, novice network builder/administrators, and the managers who must finance the activities of the other two groups.
A large part of this book is devoted to user issues such as "Accessing a network drive from WordPerfect" and "What is a print job?" Other chapters explain the differences among the various network architectures and network operating systems. In addition, the book pays a lot of attention to troubleshooting, particularly for common problems.
For these reasons, Networking for Dummies makes a fine resource for people who are new to a networked environment. If you are a network administrator, you might want to get a copy (or three) of this book for the corporate library and refer it to all askers of brain-dead questions.
The book's primary shortcoming is its ignorance of Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Novell IntranetWare. (Coverage of NT stops at version 3.51 and coverage of NetWare stops at version 4.1.) Still, lots of organizations still run these network operating systems, and if yours is one of them, this book may fit your needs admirably.
Book Description
Networking For Dummies has long been the leading networking beginner book. The 7th Edition provides valuable updates on the latest tools and trends in networking, including updates to Windows XP (through Service Pack 2), Windows Server 2003, Linux, Mac OS X, and Novell Netware Server 6.5 plus the latest information on broadband technologies. A must-have reference for network administrators and novices who want to set up a network in their home or office, this covers all the bases and basics, including:
Using a network printer and sharing files and printers
Using Microsoft Office on a network
Network operating systems
Setting up a wireless network
Configuring client computers
Written by Doug Lowe, a seasoned For Dummies author who has demystified everything from Microsoft Office to networking to creating Web pages and written more than 50 computer books, including Networking All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, this guide includes whole new chapters on:
Wireless networking
IP addressing
Common security problems
Troubleshooting
Indexed to help you find answers fast and written in plain English instead of technotalk, this keeps you from getting all shook up while youre getting all hooked up!
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* The leading networking beginner book, now featuring four all-new chapters on wireless networking, IP addressing, common security problems, and troubleshooting * Updates throughout deliver the latest on Windows XP (through Service Pack 2), Windows Server 2003, Linux, Mac OS X, Novell Netware Server 6.5, broadband technologies, and more * The perfect plain-English reference for the growing number of entry-level * network administrators who are often thrown into the job with little training or support
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