Networking Complete

With Networking Complete, you'll learn all about designing, installing, maintaining, and administering networks using a variety of operating systems, including Windows 2000, Mac OS, NetWare 5.1, Linux, and UNIX. You'll quickly take advantage of all that networking has to offer. Get up to speed with the basics, then move on to develop intranet and extranet systems. Finally, an extensive section on network security will help you ensure the reliability and security of your home or business network.

The reference section contains a comprehensive networking glossary, which you'll find to be an invaluable daily tool. There, you'll also learn about how networking certifications can help you, and how to go about getting them.

Networking Complete introduces you to the work of some of Sybex's finest authors, so you'll know where to go to learn even more about what's possible with your network.

Contents

Networking Fundamentals

• An Introduction to Networking
• Networks in the Workplace
• Topologies and Network Types
• OSI Reference Model
• Major Protocol Suites
• Wireless—Cell, Radio, Satellite

• Installing Cards and Cables
• Repeaters, Hubs, Routers, Switches, and Bridges
• Network Operating Systems and Client Software
• Networking with Windows 2000
• Network Applications
• Thin Client Networking
• Web Applications

• Principles of Network Design
• Home Networking Choices
• Managing Windows NT Networks
• Network Troubleshooting and Disaster Recovery

• Building an Intranet Infrastructure
• Extranet Infrastructure and Administration
• Remote Access Concepts
• Java, E-Commerce, ASP

• Security Concepts and Terminology
• NetWare 5.1 Network Security
• Unix Security
• Virtual Private Networking
• L2TP, PPTP, RADIUS
• Firewalls, Proxy Servers, Encryption

• How to Get a Networking Certification
• Glossary