Key Features

- Includes two new chapters! Chapter 10, “Introduction to
   Network Security,” covers critical information on how to
   protect a network from today’s security threats, including
   spyware, rootkits, and virus and worm infections. Chapter
   11, “Supporting a Small Business Network,” Explains how to
   identify, equip, and support the specific needs for small
   business networks.
- Provides comprehensive coverage of major operating
   systems, including Microsoft Windows (XP, Server 2003, and
   Vista), Linux, and Novell NetWare 6.5
- Tackles complex topics in an organized manner, allowing you
   to build on your knowledge as you work through the book.
- Includes extensive learning tools, such as chapter summaries,
   review questions, hands-on projects, and case projects,
   allowing you to practice skills as you learn them.
- Includes a CD-ROM with detailed, graphical simulations of
   common network processes, such as switch operation, layers
   of the networking process, network address translation,
   Ethernet operation, and more so that you can read about
   these processes and see them in action.

Chapter 1 Introduction to networks and networking concepts
Chapter 2 Network design essentials
Chapter 3 Networking media
Chapter 4 Network interface cards
Chapter 5 Making networks work
Chapter 6 Network communications and protocols
Chapter 7 Network architectures
Chapter 8 Simple network operations
Chapter 9 Understanding complex networks
Chapter 10 Introduction to network security

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