The most comprehensive, current guide to networking Build and administer high-performance networks of all sizes―from small home systems to enterprise internetworks―using the practical information in this detailed resource. Thoroughly revised to cover the latest technologies, __Networking: The Complete Reference, Third Edition__ offers concise explanations, start-to-finish deployment plans, real-world examples, and expert tips. Find out how to select a networking protocol, connect devices, set up wireless LANs and WANs, configure Internet servers, virtualize your network, and migrate to the cloud. Cutting-edge backup, tuning, and security techniques are fully explained. Filled with proven solutions to a wide array of networking issues, this comprehensive guide is ideal for beginners and seasoned IT professionals alike. * Design, configure, and administer wireless and wired networks * Work with interface cards, hubs, routers, switches, and repeaters * Understand Ethernet, Token Ring, TCP/IP, and IPX protocols * Build wireless LANs using WiFi, IEEE 802.11, and Bluetooth technology * Deploy server clusters, multiprocessors, and Fibre Channel connections * Deliver Web, FTP, e-mail, and Active Directory services * Implement a cloud-based network infrastructure * Set up, configure, and manage virtual networks * Handle troubleshooting and network security * Connect Macintosh and Unix systems to Windows networks Build and administer high-performance networks of all sizesfrom small home systems to enterprise internet worksusing the practical information in this detailed resource. Thoroughly revised to cover the latest technologies, Networking: The Complete Reference, Third Edition offers concise explanations, start-to-finish deployment plans, real-world examples, and expert tips. Find out how to select a networking protocol, connect devices, set up wireless LANs and WANs, configure Internet servers, virtualize your network, and migrate to the cloud. Cutting-edge backup, tuning, and security techniques are fully explained. Filled with proven solutions to a wide array of networking issues, this comprehensive guide is ideal for beginners and seasoned IT professionals alike. Filled with proven solutions to a wide array of networking issues; as well as concise explanations; start-to-finish deployment plans; real-world examples; and expert tips; this detailed resource will show you how to build and administer high-performance networks of all sizes; from small home systems to enterprise internetworks. -- Edited summary from book "Build and administer high-performance networks of all sizes-- from small home systems to enterprise intranetworks-- using the practical information in this detailed resource"--Page 4 of cover