Wiley Publishing, Inc., 2011. — 368 p. — ISBN10: 1118016858, ISBN13: 978-1118016855.
This unique, full-color guide covers Windows networking basics, giving you a solid foundation in the technology as well as preparing you to take the Microsoft Technology Associate Exam 98-366, Networking Fundamentals. Learn general networking concepts, then get up to speed on switches, routers, LANs, WANs, and more — with a focus on technologies used in Microsoft networks. Whether you're an aspiring networking professional or just brushing up, it's the essential information you need to be successful in networking in a Windows environment.
This straightforward guide begins each chapter by laying out a list of topics to be discussed, followed by a concise discussion of the core networking skills you need to have to gain a strong handle on the subject matter. Chapters conclude with review questions and suggested labs so you can measure your level of understanding of the chapter's content.
Serves as an ideal resource for gaining a solid understanding of fundamental networking concepts and skills.
Offers a straightforward and direct approach to networking basics and covers network management tools, TCP/IP, the name resolution process, and network protocols and topologies.
Learn these Windows networking essentials — and more:Networking for home computers, small offices, and large enterprises.
Identifying necessary hardware, protocols, services, and infrastructures.
Understanding the OSI and TCP models.
Connecting computers with switches and routers.
Understanding the components of an IPv4 or IPv6 address.
Resolving names to IP addresses, and understanding DNS and WINS.
Understanding the basics of LANs, WANs, and wireless networks.
Preparing for MTA Exam 98-366, Networking Fundamentals.
This striking Essentials book features:Chapter-opening learning objectives.
Full coverage of all exam topics.
Four-color screenshots and illustrations.
Essentials and Beyond — summaries and additional suggested exercises.
Chapter review questions.