<h4>Current, essential IT networking skills--made easy!</h4><p>Thoroughly revised to cover the latest technologies, this practical resource provides you with a solid foundation in networking fundamentals. <i>Networking: A Beginner's Guide</i>, Sixth Edition discusses wired and wireless network design, configuration, hardware, protocols, security, backup, recovery, and virtualization. You'll also get step-by-step instructions for installing, configuring, and managing Windows Server 2012, ExchangeServer 2013, Oracle Linux, and Apache. This is the perfect book for anyone starting a networking career or in need of an easy-to-follow refresher.</p><ul><li>Understand network cabling, topologies, hardware, and the OSI seven-layer model<li>Connect LANs and WANs<li>Configure network protocols, such as TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, SMTP, DHCP, HTTP, WINS, and more<li>Explore directory services, such as Microsoft's Active Directory, X.400, and LDAP<li>Enable and support remote network access<li>Secure your network and handle backup and disaster recovery<li>Select, install, and manage reliable network servers, including Windows Server 2012, Exchange Server 2013, OracleLinux, and Apache<li>Manage network workstation computers<li>Design a robust network from the ground up<li>Work with virtualization technologies, such as Hyper-V, VMWare, and Oracle VM VirtualBox</ul></p>