Publisher's Synopsis
Covers all Windows® XP service packs and Fedora Linux®
Your one–stop guide to building and managing a business or home network
Why take up a whole shelf with networking books when all the essentials are right here in one handy volume? Here′s how to put a network together, choose the hardware and software, set up a server, troubleshoot problems, keep your network secure, understand Internet protocols, go wireless, and even set up a Linux alternative.
Discover how to
- Select interface cards, hubs, and routers
- Configure client computers
- Choose firewalls and virus protection
- Develop a business continuity plan
- Understand DHCP, DNS, and FTP
- Set up a wireless network
