Computer Networks for Small Business (Sams Technical Publishing Connectivity Series) [Paperback]

John Ross (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0790612216 | ISBN-13: 978-0790612218 | Edition: 1

Small businesses, home offices and satellite offices with unique networks of 2 or more PCs can be a challenge for any technician. This book provides information so that technicians can install, maintain and service computer networks typically used in a small business setting. Schematics, graphics and photographs will aid the "everyday" text in outlining how computer network technology operates, the differences between various network solutions, hardware applications, and more. Methods for installing networks as well as common troubleshooting techniques are also covered.

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From the Back Cover

Computer Networking for the Small Business and Home Office supplies the information needed by managers and business owners to make solid decisions about networking. Author John Ross presents the reader with a fresh approach to business networking. The book establishes a foundation for understanding network operation with discussions about linkages between the OSI model and network applications. In addition, it also takes the reader on a tour of Networking Trends such as Peer-to-Peer Computing, Distributed Computing, Web Servers, Portals, and Wireless Networks that have the potential to take the world of small-business and home-office networks to new levels. The content provides a solid reference that covers all aspects of small-business and home-office network technologies. Although technical in nature, Ross presents the subject in a writing style that makes the language of the technology easily understandable. Other topics include:
* Remote Monitoring and Simple Network Management Protocol
* Physical and Data Link Layers
* Twisted-Pair, Coaxial, and Fiber-Optic Cabling
* Network Interface Cards and Hubs
* Server Technologies
* Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet Technologies
* Enterprise Information Portals
* Thin Clients
* IEEE 802.11, Bluetooth, and HomeRF Standards
* Storage Area Networking Applications
* Virtual Private Networks and Virtual Local-Area Networks

About the Author

John has more than seven years of experience implementing solutions for clients ranging from small business to Fortune 500 companies and government organizations. John has experience working with all project phases from analysis to implementation and has been involved with a wide range of SharePoint solutions that include public facing Internet sites, corporate intranets, and extranets. Additionally, John is an active member of the SharePoint community speaking on a wide range of topics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Prompt (DPI - 8/01); 1 edition (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0790612216
• ISBN-13: 978-0790612218
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,515,630 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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