An a-to-z guide to TCP/IP networking, here is a complete reference to understanding the language of the Internet and Intranets for the network professional. Written by the leading authorities on NT and TCP/IP, this book contains everything one needs to put the benefits of TCP/IP to work for an NT-based organization. Mark Minasi, MCSE, is the world's #1 NT authority and is a celebrated lecturer and writer.

Many computer networks are now a hybrid of different types, typically a mixture of two or more different operating systems. These systems must successfully integrate for the complete system to operate properly, whether it is in terms of its compatibility, its security or its ease-of-use. The main aim of this book is to cover the configuration, architecture and networking of the three of the most popular networking operating systems - Microsoft Windows, Novell NetWare and UNIX.

Find in-depth coverage of general networking concepts and basic instruction on Windows Server 2008 installation and management including active directory, DNS, Windows storage, and TCP/IP and IPv4 networking basics in Mastering Windows Server 2008 Networking Foundations. One of three new books by best-selling author Mark Minasi, this guide explains what servers do, how basic networking works (IP basics and DNS/WINS basics), and the fundamentals of the under-the-hood technologies that support staff must understand. Learn how to install Windows Server 2008 and build a simple network, security concepts, and basic Windows Server administration.

The Technology You Need is Out There. The Expertise You Need is in Here. Expertise is what makes hackers effective. It's what will make you effective, too, as you fight to keep them at bay. Mastering Network Security has been fully updated to reflect the latest developments in security technology, but it does much more than bring you up to date. More importantly, it gives you a comprehensive understanding of the threats to your organization's network and teaches you a systematic approach in which you make optimal use of the technologies available to you. Coverage includes: Understanding security from a topological perspective Configuring Cisco router security features Selecting and configuring a firewall Configuring Cisco's PIX firewall Configuring an intrusion detection system Providing data redundancy Configuring a Virtual Private Network Securing your wireless network Implementing authentication and encryption solutions Recognizing hacker attacks Detecting and eradicating viruses Getting up-to-date security information Locking down Windows NT/2000/XP servers Securing UNIX, Linux, and FreBSD systems

With over 200 pages of new material, this revised and updated edition includes discussions of NT architecture and TCP/IP in print, a comprehensive 150-page chapter about Internet Information Server, and hundreds of fixes, tricks, hints, and expert advice that system administrators need to know. The CD-ROM includes a "Modern Age" electronic version of the book.

The Internet and the World Wide Web (WWW) is growing each day. More and more people require either to access information, send and receive electronic information or just to log into remote computers. This book provides an up-to-date account of all the component parts of the Internet and the WWW, from architecture through to networking. It discusses key specifications relating to electronic mail, such as MiMe encoding and SMTP, and shows how they are used to send mail around the world. Full backup for the book is provided with electronic mail and the author has set up a WWW page which contains links to other useful sources of information.

Here's the book you need to prepare for Exam 1D0-450, CIW Server Administrator. This Study Guide provides: In-depth coverage of official exam objective groups Practical information on managing Hundreds of challenging review questions, in the book and on the CD Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a testing engine and electronic flashcards Authoritative coverage of all exam topics, including: Creating password policies and permissions Implementing the Domain Name System (DNS) Selecting and implementing popular web servers Performing Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) transactions Analyzing server and service logs Evaluating system performance Configuring and managing news servers and e-mail servers Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.