| Can you define remote access? Do you know
what denial of service attack means? Are you up to speed on ADO, XML, and
Group Policy? The MICROSOFT® ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NETWORKING includes thousands
of terms like these to help IT professionals and corporate developers who
use or manage computer networks familiarize themselves with current and
legacy networking technologies. It fully explains more than 2000 terms,
with "How It Works" sections that take you from academic definition to
real-world application. Entries run the gamut from hardware to software,
from theory to practice, and from legacy systems to current products.
Packed with the latest information, this
comprehensive reference resource:
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Includes thousands of the latest networking
terms, such as wireless networking, Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) and Point-to-Point
Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), encryption, Internet services, backup, fault
tolerance, domain modes, and much more
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Features fully illustrated process diagrams
and tips and notes to help you get grounded in basics such as routing and
star topology or go in-depth with topics such as network security, Internet
connectivity, and TCP/IP
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Provides fast facts that those new to networking
need to know to develop real-world networking skills during Microsoft Certified
Professional (MCP) studies
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Delivers accurate technical information about
Microsoft Windows® 2000, the Microsoft BackOffice® family, and
third-party networking products
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Supplies technical details that are useful
to every organization, from small businesses with just a few computers
to large enterprises with thousands of computers
An electronic version of this book is available
on the companion CD. |
