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Finally there's a resource for the networking novice! Networking Basics provides an accessible introduction to network concepts from the underlying standards, through local and wide-area network configurations, up to configurations found in massive enterprise networks. Readers will learn how to design and construct both wired and wireless networks, gaining insight into both hardware and software requirements. They'll also find out how to match network capabilities to organizational needs

This second edition has been updated and modified in response to user suggestions:

All techniques and features have been updated to reflect the changes in Networking

    New pedagogical features and instructor support:
        For Example boxes
        Career Connections
        In the Real World
        Apply: What Would You Do?
        Be a Networker… 
    Chapter 3 includes new In the Real World feature on 802.16 Wireless MAN. Content on legacy technology IPX/SPX was removed.
    Chapter 4 introduces cloud networking and virtual hosting. There is also a new section on choosing network architecture with list of advantages and disadvantages.
    Chapter 5 has been revised to include less information on ring topology and more information on wireless network topologies.
    Chapter 7 now includes a further explanation of IPv6 concept and enhancements, with parameters.
    Chapter 8 has been updated with Windows Server 2008 and 2008R2 information. New sections on understanding group policy, virtualization and section on NetWare Novell has been cut down.
    Chapter 10 includes a new section on accessing wireless networks and cloud computing
    Chapter 11 was revised to include a section on VPN security. 


by Patrick Ciccarelli, Christina Faulkner, Jerry FitzGerald, Alan Dennis, David Groth, Toby Skandier
with Frank Miller
ISBN 978-1-1180-7780-1
September 2012, ©2013
552 pages
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