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Summary: For anyone wanting to master computer networking basics
Review: Now in an updated and expanded second edition, Bruce Hallberg's Networking: A Beginner's Guide continues to be an ideal "hands-on" introduction to learning the basics of computer networking for the novice. Readers will gain a useful understanding of networking from a corporate perspective; learn the differences between peer-to-peer and client-server networking; obtain details on networking hardware components and the OSI model; understand LAN and WAN connections; be able to work with network protocols; select backup strategies and employ disaster recovery methods; install, set up, and administer NetWare 5.1, Windows 2000 Server, and Linux; and be able to both maintain and troubleshoot workstations. Networking is essential for anyone wanting to master the basics of computer networking and would well serve even experienced networkers as a continuing reference manual.
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Summary: Simple and Intersting!!! Excellent for the Beginner.
Review: This book is excellent. Most computer books I pick up are over-the-top technical. This one explains those technical things in very down-to-earth language and examples. Each chapter build on what you learned in the previous chapter. Mr. Hallberg seems to anticipate your next question. I will be reading a paragraph and the light bulb will go on and I think well what about XYZ, and then XYZ is explained in the next paragraph. GREAT BOOK!
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Summary: Simple and Intersting!!! Excellent for the Beginner.
Review: This book is excellent. Most computer books I pick up are over-the-top technical. This one explains those technical things in very down-to-earth language and examples. Each chapter build on what you learned in the previous chapter. Mr. Hallberg seems to anticipate your next question. I will be reading a paragraph and the light bulb will go on and I think well what about XYZ, and then XYZ is explained in the next paragraph. GREAT BOOK!
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Summary: Very good book, give strong foundation, then provide details
Review: Very good book. The author cover some of the basic topic in the first couple chapter for those who just started, and then move in to more detail. Throughly explaination, with a knowledge of networking. If you want to learn networking, start with this book.
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Summary: Real World Information.
Review: Where was this book in 1990 when I got started in Networking. I have several friends that are new to networking and I was looking for a book to give them a good foundation and to cut down on how many phone calls and E-mails I was getting. I found this book to be accurate and I can tell that Mr. Hallberg has been in the real world networking trenches. All of my friends love this book.
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