Novell's Introduction to Networking [Paperback]

Cheryl C. Currid (Author), Mark A. Eggleston (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764547003 | ISBN-13: 978-0764547003 | Publication Date: April 5, 2000 | Edition: 2

Valuable, basic information on networking -- covering both Novell and non-Novell products -- is introduced in this updated edition. Practical, step-by-step instructions for implementing and managing a network for any size of business are featured, along with basic client/server architecture and the latest on security and troubleshooting.

The authors cover recent developments in Web-based applications and broadband connectivity, for example, to help get you up to speed and make sound networking decisions. And not only will you get up and running, but you'll also be ready for what's up-and-coming in the world of networking technologies.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

With extensive discussions of how to choose network equipment, cabling, and software, Novell's Introduction to Networking serves as a fine primer for those about to commit to setting up a local area network (LAN). Everything is explained in glorious detail, including subjects--such as the difference between Thinnet and Thicknet--that are perennially confusing to the uninitiated. As you might expect, the discussions of software tend to endorse Novell products, but this bias is minor and easily compensated for with a little outside reading. The second half of the book gives due attention to security, data backup, training, troubleshooting, and general network administration.

Novell's Introduction to Networking deserves a place on the desks of technical people who need to understand broad hardware and software issues (though these people will have to go elsewhere for operational details) and in the hands of managers who need to know what they're being asked to procure. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

Inside, find coverage of networking fundamentals...

Understand networking basics, including the latest trends

Find out how the Internet and intranets can be integrated into today's networks

Get the lowdown on ISDN, cable modem, DSL, and other broadband connections

Discover the advantages of Web-based applications and collaborative tools

Get a handle on network topology, data transfer protocols, and internetworking

Find out about hubs, routers, repeaters, bridges, and other network gear

Make sense of operating system options, from NetWare 5 to Windows 2000 to Linux

Learn about the nuts and bolts of network administration, from security and backups to training and troubleshooting

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Product Details

• Paperback: 334 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (April 5, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764547003
• ISBN-13: 978-0764547003
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,988,508 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Primer, August 13, 1998

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[e-mail] (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Novell's Introduction to Networking (Novell Press) (Paperback)

I am currently undergoing CNE and MCSE training at a technical school. I had no knowledge or experience with Networks prior to reading this book. However, this no nonsense, just the facts introduction to Networking helped me to glide right through my first three months of training. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who has no prior knowledge of Networks but would like to learn quickly.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Introduction to Networking: Its all in the title, December 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Novell's Introduction to Networking (Novell Press) (Paperback)

This is a great intro to networking. It is well formatted and presents the subject at just the right pace for someone getting to know what networking is all about. As a reader and technical writer who is beyond the introductory stages, I found it a compelling piece of work because of the way the authors were able to discreetly frame topics without blurring the big picture. The book makes a for a good read at the intro level but also at an advanced level if you are searching for a coherent way to deliver information to people without your skill set.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Basic and thorough, August 26, 2001

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Steven Ketcham (Altoona, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Novell's Introduction to Networking (Paperback)

This is a very complete overview of networking in general. The authors have done a very good job of describing needed networking principles in laymen's language. It is focused on the beginner and has a liitle bit of a Novell bent to it but after reading this anyone should be able to hold their own in a networking type of conversation. This is definatlely going on a permanent spot on the book shelf so that at the very least I can translate my own geek-speak to something humanly meaningfull.