Network fundamentals (Print copy) by
Each new purchase of an Exploration Companion guide comes with an exclusive coupon code that can be used to Save 65% on these two additional study resources: 1. CCENT 640-822 Network Simulator: Software Download (www.ciscopress.com/title/1587202174) 2. Network Fundamentals Companion Guide eBook (www.ciscopress.com/title/0132877449) Network Fundamentals, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide is the official supplemental textbook for the Network Fundamentals course in the Cisco® Networking Academy® CCNA® Exploration curriculum version 4. The course, the first of four in the new curriculum, is based on a top-down approach to networking. The Companion Guide, written and edited by Networking Academy instructors, is designed as a portable desk reference to use anytime, anywhere. The book's features reinforce the material in the course to help you focus on important concepts and organize your study time for exams. New and improved features help you study and succeed in this course: Chapter objectives--Review core concepts by answering the focus questions listed at the beginning of each chapter. Key terms--Refer to the updated lists of networking vocabulary introduced and highlighted in context in each chapter. Glossary--Consult the comprehensive glossary with more than 250 terms. Check Your Understanding questions and answer key--Evaluate your readiness with the updated end-of-chapter questions that match the style of questions you see on the online course quizzes. The answer key explains each answer. Challenge questions and activities--Strive to ace more challenging review questions and activities designed to prepare you for the complex styles of questions you might see on the CCNA exam. The answer key explains each answer. How To--Look for this icon to study the steps you need to learn to perform certain tasks. Packet Tracer Activities-- Explore networking concepts in activities interspersed throughout some chapters using Packet Tracer v4.1 developed by Cisco. The files for these activities are on the accompanying CD-ROM. Also available for the Network Fundamentals Course Network Fundamentals, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide ISBN-10: 1-58713-203-6 ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-203-2 Companion CD-ROM The CD-ROM provides many useful tools and information to support your education: Packet Tracer Activity exercise files v4.1 VLSM Subnetting Chart Structured Cabling Exploration Supplement Taking Notes: a .txt file of the chapter objectives A Guide to Using a Networker's Journal booklet IT Career Information Tips on Lifelong Learning in Networking This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Series from Cisco Press®. The products in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy online curriculum.
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Networking : a beginner's guide. 6th edn. (Print copy) by
Current, essential IT networking skills--made easy! Thoroughly revised to cover the latest technologies, this practical resource provides you with a solid foundation in networking fundamentals. Networking: A Beginner's Guide, Sixth Edition discusses wired and wireless network design, configuration, hardware, protocols, security, backup, recovery, and virtualization. You'll also get step-by-step instructions for installing, configuring, and managing Windows Server 2012, ExchangeServer 2013, Oracle Linux, and Apache. This is the perfect book for anyone starting a networking career or in need of an easy-to-follow refresher. Understand network cabling, topologies, hardware, and the OSI seven-layer model Connect LANs and WANs Configure network protocols, such as TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, SMTP, DHCP, HTTP, WINS, and more Explore directory services, such as Microsoft's Active Directory, X.400, and LDAP Enable and support remote network access Secure your network and handle backup and disaster recovery Select, install, and manage reliable network servers, including Windows Server 2012, Exchange Server 2013, OracleLinux, and Apache Manage network workstation computers Design a robust network from the ground up Work with virtualization technologies, such as Hyper-V, VMWare, and Oracle VM VirtualBox
Sams Teach Yourself TCP/IP in 24 Hours. 5th edn. (Print copy) by
In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you'll discover how to implement, monitor, and manage a TCP/IP network-even the latest cloud-based and IPv6 networks. Using this book's straightforward, step-by-step approach, you'll uncover the essentials of TCP/IP and put that knowledge to work through practical examples. Each lesson builds on what you've already learned, giving you a strong real-world foundation for success. Expert author and network engineer Joe Casad guides you from the basics to advanced techniques--including TCP/IP's architecture, layers, subnetting, CIDR, routing, security, utilities, remote access, web services, streaming, and much more. Practical discussions provide an inside look at TCP/IP components and protocols. Step-by-step instructions walk you through many common tasks. Q&As at the end of each hour help you test your knowledge. Notes and tips point out shortcuts and solutions and help you steer clear of potential problems. If you're looking for a smart, concise introduction to the protocols that power the Internet, start your clock and look inside. Sams Teach Yourself TCP/IP in 24 Hours is your guide to the secrets of TCP/IP. Learn how to... Understand what TCP/IP is, and how it works Discover how IPv6 differs from IPv4, and how to migrate or coexist with IPv6 Work with TCP/IP's Network Access, Internet, Transport, and Application layers Implement flexible addressing with subnetting and CIDR Establish efficient and reliable routing Implement name resolution Secure TCP/IP networks--detect and prevent attacks Automatically configure TCP/IP clients and hosts Provide classic TCP/IP services and powerful new Web services Use TCP/IP in advanced cloud-based environments Support efficient media streaming and webcasting Capitalize on the benefits of the new HTML5 standard Run TCP/IP protocols over wireless networks Troubleshoot TCP/IP networks with ping, traceroute, and other tools Provide for monitoring and remote access Deploy efficient email systems with POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP Walk through all facets of implementing a TCP/IP network
