Networking For Dummies, Doug Lowe
Networking For Dummies, Doug Lowe
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Networking For Dummies
11th Edition

Author: Doug Lowe

Narrator: David Stifel

Unabridged: 13 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/15/2019


Synopsis

Need networking know-how, but don't know where to turn? Run—don't walk—to the no-nonsense networking guidance offered in this friendly guide! Whether you're a networking administrator or an everyday computer user looking to set up a network in your home or office, Networking For Dummies, seamlessly gets you connected with the basics and gives you the knowledge to work out whatever kinks may come your way—in no time.

A network can make everything in your home or office run more smoothly and easily, but setting one up can be challenging for even the most computer-savvy people. Well, relax—this bestselling guide has you covered! Inside, you'll find step-by-step instructions on setting up and maintaining a network, working with broadband and wireless technologies, ensuring you're following best practices with storage and back-up procedures, building a wired or wireless network, and much more.

● Set up a network for all major operating systems

● Secure, optimize, and troubleshoot your network

● Create an intranet and use the Cloud safely

● Make sense of the latest updates to Windows 10

Don't let a thorny networking issue get the best of you! Heed the simple guidance in this friendly guide and effectively network your way to more effective shared data and resources.


About Doug Lowe

Doug Lowe is the information technology director at Blair, Church & Flynn Consulting Engineers, a civil engineering firm. He has written more than fifty For Dummies books on topics ranging from Java to electronics to PowerPoint.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ashok on March 21, 2019

If you are a layperson to IT wanting to get yourself acquainted with the basics of networking, this book then is a worthy introduction. It also provides a glance into the cutting-edge technologies of today like virtualization and cloud computing. Bear with the author's over-the-top sense of humour (......more

Goodreads review by Ben on June 20, 2022

I am a CCNA certified networking technician, but this was still a good book to learn new things. Would recommend. I seem to get at least a few things from every book, no matter what my knowledge level! 4.2/5......more

Goodreads review by Alex on October 29, 2019

Note: I am a networking expert in terms of bits and bytes, but I am not an expert in terms of computer support. This is a computer support book that is mostly at an elementary level. The narrative is peppered with cute cultural references to Leave It to Beaver and other jokes of a similar time that......more

Goodreads review by Dave on June 17, 2021

This book is a good overview for people with little knowledge of networking who want to be able to understand the basics. If you are planning on being a network administrator, sure, this won't and should not be your only source, but it is definitely a good starting point.......more

Goodreads review by Juan on October 26, 2024

The book had just the right amount of fluff ;)......more