useful tidbit is at hand.
Beyond the Book
In addition to what you’re reading right now, this product also comes with a free access-anywhere Cheat Sheet that includes tables where you can record key network and Internet connection information, the RJ-45 pin connections, private IP address ranges, and useful websites for networking information. To get this Cheat Sheet, simply go to www.dummies.com and type Networking All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet in the search box.
Where to Go from Here
Yes, you can get there from here. With this book in hand, you’re ready to plow right through the rugged networking terrain. Browse the table of contents, and decide where you want to start. Be bold! Be courageous! Be adventurous! And above all, have fun!
Book 1
Getting Started with Networking
Contents at a Glance
1 Chapter 1: Welcome to Networking Defining a Network Delving into Network Lingo Why Bother with a Network? Servers and Clients Dedicated Servers and Peers What Makes a Network Tick? Putting the Pieces Together Networks Big and Small It’s Not a Personal Computer Anymore! The Network Administrator
2 Chapter 2: Network Infrastructure Introducing Infrastructure Understanding Network Protocols and Standards Recognizing Network Topology Considering Cable Perusing Ports, Interfaces, and MAC Addresses Pondering Packets Contemplating Collisions Dealing with Broadcast Packets Examining Wireless Networks
3 Chapter 3: Switches, Routers, and VLANs Understanding Switches Looking Deeper into Switches Understanding Routers Understanding VLANs
4 Chapter 4: Cybersecurity But We’re a Small Business — Do We Need Security? The Two Pillars of Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Frameworks The NIST Cybersecurity Framework
5 Chapter 5: Servers and Virtualization Understanding Network Operating Systems What’s Important in a Server Components of a Server Computer Considering Server Form Factors Considering Virtualization
6 Chapter 6: Cloud Computing Introducing Cloud Computing Looking at the Benefits of Cloud Computing Detailing the Drawbacks of Cloud Computing Examining Three Basic Kinds of Cloud Services Public Clouds versus Private Clouds Introducing Some of the Major Cloud Providers Getting Into the Cloud
Chapter 1
Welcome to Networking
IN THIS CHAPTER
