Current, essential IT networking skills--made easy! Thoroughly revised to cover the latest technologies, this practical resource provides you with a solid foundation in networking fundamentals. Networking: A Beginners Guide, Sixth Edition discusses wired and wireless network design, configuration, hardware, protocols, security, backup, recovery, and virtualization. Youll also get step-by-step instructions for installing, configuring, and managing Windows Server 2012, Exchange Server 2013, Oracle Linux, and Apache. This is the perfect book for anyone starting a networking career or in need of an easy-to-follow refresher. - Understand network cabling, topologies, hardware, and the OSI seven-layer model Connect LANs and WANs - Configure network protocols, such as TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, SMTP, DHCP, HTTP, WINS, and more - Explore directory services, such as Microsofts Active Directory, X.400, and LDAP Enable and support remote network access - Secure your network and handle backup and disaster recovery - Select, install, and manage reliable network servers, including Windows Server 2012, Exchange Server 2013, Oracle Linux, and Apache - Manage network workstation computers - Design a robust network from the ground up - Work with virtualization technologies, such as Hyper-V, VMWare, and Oracle VM VirtualBox