Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking (Paperback)

by Mark Gibbs (Author), Todd Brown (Author)

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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.

Product Description
Cut through the technobabble with the Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking, Second Edition, and take a graphical approach to the ins, outs, and technical details of networking. Through numerous illustrations, network maps, and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be connected to a whole new world of networked computing-quickly and easily!Your journey begins with a historical overview of the computing industry. You'll then enter the "Networks 101" section where you'll discover the components of a network and how these pieces fit together. The book moves on to discuss what you can do in a network environment, and provides you with several examples that illustrate the use of local area networks (LANs). As you progress through the book, you'll explore some of the more advanced topics, such as remote access, interoperability, and wide area networking (WAN). With the Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking, Second Edition, the power of networking is in your hands!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 472 pages
• Publisher: Sams; 2nd edition (January 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0672305534
• ISBN-13: 978-0672305535
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,050,360 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.

14 of 14 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 14, 1998

By A Customer

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

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.