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This edition reflects the CompTIA Network+ N10-007 exam. Networking Essentials, Fifth Edition is a practical, hands-on guide to the basics of networking. Written from the viewpoint of a working network administrator, it requires absolutely no experience with either network concepts or day-to-day network management. Networking Essentials, guides readers from an entry-level knowledge in computer networks to advanced concepts in Ethernet and TCP/IP networks; routing protocols and router configuration; local, campus, and wide area network configuration; network security; wireless networking; optical networks; Voice over IP; the network server; and Linux networking. This edition contains additional coverage of switch security, troubleshooting IP networks, authorisation and access control, best practices for disaster recovery, network infrastructure configuration and management, data traffic network analysis, network security, and VoIP. Clear goals are outlined for each chapter, and every concept is introduced in easy-to-understand language that explains how and why networking technologies are used. Each chapter is packed with real-world examples and practical exercises that reinforce all concepts and guide you through using them to configure, analyse, and fix networks. Provides a practical approach to introductory networking concepts Presents tons of hands-on activities to help students learn by doing Clearly outlines goals for each chapter with chapter-opening objectives and introductions Highlights key terms and acronyms in the margins to enhance retention of networking terminology Guides readers through application of concepts through configuring, analysing, and troubleshooting sections Includes extensive problem sets, summaries, questions, and problems (including critical thinking questions) at the end of each chapter to assess learning Allows students to practice custom-designed, hands-on router and switch configuration exercises with the Net-Challenge software

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Author:   Jeffrey Beasley ,  Piyasat Nilkaew
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson IT Certification
Edition:   5th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 20.00cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 25.50cm
Weight:   1.187kg
ISBN:  

9780789758743

ISBN 10:   0789758741
Pages:   768
Publication Date:   19 April 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780137455928
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Computer Networks CHAPTER 2 Physical Layer Cabling: Twisted-Pair CHAPTER 3 Physical Layer Cabling: Fiber Optics CHAPTER 4 Wireless Networking CHAPTER 5 Interconnecting the LANs CHAPTER 6 TCP/IP CHAPTER 7 Introduction to Switch Configuration CHAPTER 8 Introduction to Router Configuration CHAPTER 9 Routing Protocols CHAPTER 10 Internet Technologies: Out to the Internet CHAPTER 11 Troubleshooting CHAPTER 12 Network Security CHAPTER 13 Cloud Computing and Virtualization CHAPTER 14 Codes and Standards Glossary

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Jeff Beasley is a professor in the Information and Communications Technology program at New Mexico State University, where he teaches computer networking and many related topics. He is coauthor of Modern Electronic Communication, 9th edition, author of Networking, 2nd edition, and coauthor of Networking Essentials, 4th edition, and Practical Guide to Advanced Networking. Piyasat Nilkaew is the director of Telecommunications and Networking at New Mexico State University. He has more than 20 years of experience in network management and consulting. He has extensive expertise in deploying and integrating multi-protocol and multi-vendor data, voice, and video network solutions. He is coauthor of Networking Essentials, 4th edition, and Practical Guide to Advanced Networking.

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