Local Area Networks

Using an easy-to-read format, this book provides coverage of everything that a network administrator needs to be successful, providing a good foundation on how to install and configure networks, and troubleshoot network problems. Hands-on exercises reinforce concepts and lists of websites provide further information. This book covers in depth the basics of networking, including the OSI model, how to build a network, major protocol suites including TCP/IP and IPX, the most common network operating systems (including Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Novell NetWare) and the common network services (including DHCP server, DNS server, email, web server, and file sharing). For network administrators.