Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking (4th Edition) [Paperback]

Joe Habraken (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 29, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0789729113 | ISBN-13: 978-0789729118 | Edition: 4

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking, Fourth Edition gives readers the ability and understanding necessary to create and administer a network. The book shows the reader how to physically connect computers and other devices to a network and access peripherals such as printers over the network. Readers will also be able to configure computers to access the network and the network to share an Internet connection. This book will provide easy-to-understand details on new technologies and background information (such as basic networking, including protocols and physical infrastructure) necessary for the user to network computer devices.

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking takes the frustration out of planning and creating a network, and helps readers understand what they are getting into when planning a network and strategies for making the network a success.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Perfect for the person who wants to network but needs a good starting point! Mark Gibbs, noted expert in the area of systems architecture and design, provides the first word in Networking basics with this effective primer. Presents a graphical approach to explaining the technical details of networking. Focuses on the most current and most popular network operating systems such as Novell NetWare and Windows for Workgroups. Features the most current trends in networking inc. Covers Novell NetWare, Windows for Workgroups, LANtastic, and AppleTalk -- Sams --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Joe Habraken is a best-selling author, information technology professional, and educator. He is currently an assistant professor at the University of New England, where he teaches a variety of information technology classes introducing undergraduate students to computer basics, software applications, Web design, and the use of personal computers in business settings. His books include Microsoft Office XP 8 in 1, Practical Cisco Routers, and Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Server 2003 in 24 Hours. With more than 15 years as a trainer and consultant, Joe enjoys taking difficult computer concepts and making them accessible to readers and students.

Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: Que; 4 edition (September 29, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789729113
• ISBN-13: 978-0789729118
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,892,278 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money on this, May 23, 2000

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Robert M Allen (Sahuarita, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking (Paperback)

The book speaks of being up to date with DOS 3.2, and advanced users with Windows 3.1, hard drives of super size 250 Meg. Gimme a break. Why are they still selling this outdated book? Far from being an introduction to networks, the writer quickly plunges into complex subjects far beyond the scope of an introduction, leaving the reader wondering what is happening. The only thing this book indicates is that the author was employed in the computing field and that the author is neither a writer nor an instructor.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Have" book if you're just diving in to Networking., January 13, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking (Paperback)

Before I picked up this book, I knew nothing about computer networks and their associated jargon. Although slightly outdated (no discussion of Windows NT), this book walks you through networking fundamentals, plus gives a very good overview of the top NOS's (Networking Operating Systems) from the late 80's and early 90's. It really helped to prepare me for another good book, "Networking Essentials", and is a "must have" if you want to learn anything at all about how and why network systems function. I'd reccomend this book to anyone interested, in a heartbeat. (J. Lipscomb)

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Decent, but outdated, December 9, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking (Paperback)

A decent survey of networking issues, especially from the LAN (as opposed to WAN) viewpoint, but drastically in need of upddating. Lacks discussion of newest versions of NT and Novell, as well as contemporary implementations of Fast Ethernet and Switched Ethernet. Still a decent concerptual read for the beginner, but far from informative regarding the most current technologies.