The core concepts and technologies of Windows networking
Networking can be a complex topic, especially for those new to the field
of IT. This focused, full-color book takes a unique approach to teaching
Windows networking to beginners by stripping down a network to its bare
basics, thereby making each topic clear and easy to understand. Focusing
on the new Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) program, this book pares
down to just the essentials, showing beginners how to gain a solid
foundation for understanding networking concepts upon which more
advanced topics and technologies can be built.
This straightforward guide begins each chapter by laying out a list of
topics to be discussed, followed by a concise discussion of the core
networking skills you need to have to gain a strong handle on the
subject matter. Chapters conclude with review questions and suggested
labs so you can measure your level of understanding of the chapter's
content.
- Serves as an ideal resource for gaining a solid understanding of
fundamental networking concepts and skills
- Offers a straightforward and direct approach to networking basics and
covers network management tools, TCP/IP, the name resolution process,
and network protocols and topologies
- Reviews all the topics you need to know for taking the MTA 98-366 exam
- Provides an overview of networking components, discusses connecting
computers to a network, and looks at connecting networks with routers
If you're new to IT and interested in entering the IT workforce, then
Microsoft Windows Networking Essentials is essential reading.
