Network Administrator's Reference (Network Professional's Library) [Hardcover]

Christopher Null (Author)

Book Description

Series: Network Professional's Library | Publication Date: March 22, 1999

"Network Administrator's Reference" provides summaries on layer two and three protocols, Gigabyte Ethernet, MPEG, and ATM, in a blue and white signature that visually simplifies complex topics.

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The one networking handbook no professional should be without! Plan and build or upgrade to a highly-efficient, easy-to-manage networking environment with help from the experts. Designed for every networking professional--from the newly drafted administrator to the Director of Information Services--Network Administrator's Reference helps you clearly define your buisness objectives, develop a strategy, reach peak performance, and simply get it done right--the first time. From installing the first network cable to setting up data encryption and VPNs to troubleshooting and upgrading your existing network, this book has it all. It will help you determine what you need to build, what you need to buy, who you need to hire, what it will cost, and how to manage it all. More than theory, this is the nuts and bolts of how to get things done. Learn to: set up a robust network operating environment, complete with management and security software; get a clear picture of how the ISO/OSI model relates to the real-world tasks of running your network; set up a virtual private network for secure remote access; implement network transport protocols--Ethernet, TCP/IP, FDDI, and more--and various switching and routing technologies; build an e-commerce Web presence; build an intranet or extranet and connect your network to the Internet; handle network and server shooting, diverse platform connection, and more; determine the applications you need to meet your goals, and where and how they should be installed and designed; walk through complex network design using detailed, two-color blueprints that visually explain the development fo complex networks.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 740 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill Osborne Media; 1st edition (March 22, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0078825881
• ISBN-13: 978-0078825880
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.7 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,663,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great networking reference!, September 7, 1999

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This review is from: Network Administrator's Reference (Network Professional's Library) (Hardcover)

This book has lots of practical advice and is very comprehensive. Definitely a must have reference for any networking professional.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Network Adminstrators desk side helper!, April 9, 2000

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This review is from: Network Administrator's Reference (Network Professional's Library) (Hardcover)

Networking is a complex subject, there are books on designing and building networks, network applications, network infrastructure and security, network hardware, internets, intranets and extranets and each books cost about $50.00. Stop wasting money on several books, for this book is all you'll need.

Under 800 pages, the books covers the world of networking from the ground up and the information in this book makes is a must have and must read for every network professional no matter what skill level or experience.

The book is more that the average look at "how to" make networks work or basic troubleshooting of network problems, the authors have carefully researched each topic and the information is detailed and complex, yet understandable.

What may be missing is a cd-rom with some networking utilities and tools, but that hardly detracts from the wealth of information presented. The book seems to be up to date, judging by the e-commerce information included. Overall, excellent a necessary reference tool.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Reference - A Must-Have Resource, March 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Network Administrator's Reference (Network Professional's Library) (Hardcover)

Parnell and Null really know their stuff and this comprehensive work is something every networking admin must have on their bookshelf.