The ultimate reference guide for network administrators Network administrators now have a single, convenient place to turn for all the information they need. Networking All-in-One For Dummies, 4th Edition is like ten books in one, covering such topics as networking basics, network security, setting up TCP/IP and connecting to the Internet, handling mobile devices, and much more. This valuable book covers all the newest updates and trends, including Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
- A single-source reference for network administrators
- Includes ten minibooks: Networking Basics; Building a Network; Network Administration and Security; TCP/IP and the Internet; Wireless Networking; Telecom, Convergence, and Mobile Devices; Windows Server 2008 Reference; Using Other Windows Servers; Linux Networking Reference; and Appendices
- Explores the latest technologies in broadband, storage, and back-up
- Delves into new trends in networking and includes the latest Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 updates
System administrators will want to keep this practical all-in-one guide within reach.
Table of Contents:
Introduction 1
Book I: Networking Basics 7
Chapter 1: Understanding Networks 9
Chapter 2: Understanding Network Protocols and Standards 21
Chapter 3: Understanding Network Hardware 43
Chapter 4: Understanding Network Operating Systems 61
Book II: Building a Network 75
Chapter 1: Planning a Network 77
Chapter 2: Installing Network Hardware 95
Chapter 3: Setting Up a Network Server 111
Chapter 4: Confi guring Windows Clients 121
Chapter 5: Macintosh Networking 135
Chapter 6: Confi guring Other Network Features 141
Chapter 7: Verifying Your Network Installation 151
Chapter 8: Going Virtual 157
Book III: Network Administration and Security 169
Chapter 1: Help Wanted: Job Description for a Network Administrator 171
Chapter 2: Security 101 185
Chapter 3: Managing User Accounts 195
Chapter 4: Firewalls and Virus Protection 203
Chapter 5: Extending Your Network with VPN Access 215
Chapter 6: Managing Network Software 221
Chapter 7: Solving Network Problems 233
Chapter 8: Network Performance Anxiety 249
Chapter 9: Backing Up Your Data 259
Chapter 10: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning 271
Book IV: TCP/IP and the Internet 279
Chapter 1: Introduction to TCP/IP and the Internet 281
Chapter 2: Understanding IP Addresses 289
Chapter 3: Using DHCP 307
Chapter 4: Using DNS 321
Chapter 5: Using FTP 347
Chapter 6: TCP/IP Tools and Commands 371
Book V: Wireless Networking 397
Chapter 1: Setting Up a Wireless Network 399
Chapter 2: Securing a Wireless Network 419
Chapter 3: Hotspotting 431
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting a Wireless Network 437
Chapter 5: Wireless Networking with Bluetooth 443
Book VI: Mobile Networking 449
Chapter 1: Managing Mobile Devices 451
Chapter 2: Managing BlackBerry Devices 455
Chapter 3: Managing iPhone Devices 461
Chapter 4: Managing Android Devices 469
Chapter 5: Managing Netbooks 473
Book VII: Windows Server 2008 Reference 477
Chapter 1: Installing and Confi guring Windows Server 2008 R2 479
Chapter 2: Managing Windows Server 2008 493
Chapter 3: Dealing with Active Directory 509
Chapter 4: Managing Windows User Accounts 519
Chapter 5: Managing a File Server 539
Chapter 6: Using Group Policy 553
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 563
Chapter 8: Windows Commands 575
Book VIII: Using Other Windows Servers 603
Chapter 1: Using Internet Information System (IIS) 605
Chapter 2: Managing Exchange Server 2010 615
Chapter 3: Using SQL Server 2008 635
Chapter 4: Using SharePoint 655
Book IX: Managing Linux Systems 669
Chapter 1: Installing a Linux Server 671
Chapter 2: Getting Used to Linux 685
Chapter 3: Basic Linux Network Configuration 693
Chapter 4: Running DHCP and DNS 707
Chapter 5: Doing the Samba Dance 717
Chapter 6: Running Apache 731
Chapter 7: Running Sendmail 743
Chapter 8: Running FTP 753
Chapter 9: Linux Commands 759
Appendix A: Directory of Useful Web Sites 787
Appendix B: Glossary 795
Index 823
About the Author :
Doug Lowe is the information technology director for a civil engineering firm and a veteran network manager. He has written several editions of this book and Networking For Dummies, both bestsellers. Doug's 50-plus books have demystified everything from Microsoft Office to creating Web pages.
