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Encyclopedia of Networking
Microsoft Press International (
23 February, 2000 )
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The Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking has a great deal to offer its readers, as its thoroughly researched, well written, and carefully laid out. Bear in mind, though, that a more apt title would be The Encyclopedia of Microsoft Networking, as the author emphasises Windows NT, Windows 2000, and other Microsoft networking solutions at the expense of other popular and robust technologies. If you run a Windows shop, or just want a reference to keep on hand as you prepare for a Microsoft networking certification test, youll be pleased by the contents of this book.Mitch Tulloch has done a super job of defining (and, more importantly, explaining) hundreds of terms that have to do with connecting computers to one another, sending signals across those connections, and performing useful work (such as database queries and electronic commerce transactions) with those signals. His entries tend to be long and thorough, and often include examples or careful conceptual walk-throughs. The design team that organised this book deserves high praise too, because there are so many ways to find the terms that interest you (all the terms appear in a table of contents and an index, as well as in alphabetical order in the encyclopedias body). Cross-referencing among terms is quite liberal, too The prime fault in this book isnt that it favours Microsoft products, but that its sometimes actively hostile to competing technologies. Linux is defined as suitable for "students interested in learning the UNIX operating system" and suffering from corporate "reluctance to use free software...because there is no single company responsible for its development and support." The first statement reflects an error of omission (Linux is suited to such students, but also many other kinds of users). The latter statement has some truth to it but is part of the standard Microsoft argument against the adoption of Linux. There ought to be an entry for the Apache Web server. Again, you may be interested mainly in Microsoft products and may not care about these matters. In that case, this is a great book for you. --David Wall, Amazon.com Topics covered: Computer networking, particularly as implemented under Microsoft operating systems including Windows 9x, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000. In an alphabetically organised series of entries, the author explains physical media, protocols, applications, and whole business solutions that have to do with networking.
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I does what it says on the tin!! This book is packed with Networking info, and is wrote in a way which is simple to understand but covers in-depth subjects.
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An absolute cracker of a book. |
I cant put it down. If you look at whats available on Networking, then this book stands out due to its lucidity and the fact that it puts you in the drivers seat as far as knowing what there is to know about Networks. My friends watch out! Now I know my netwoking!As for the Networking Essentials Exam, it is a perfect starter. It takes the fear out of approaching this exam completely because Ive compared it to a multitude of Networking Essentials Exam books and this book provides that solid foundation for when you walk into the exam. It gives you confidence. This is because it doesnt just teach you all about Networking as a teacher would, it tells you the story behind the maze of things you have to know about in this field. Its like a personal trainer walking you through the networking minefield and explaining things to you as you go along. Its worth 10 times the price. Nay 20. She certainly has achieved her objective of "stepping up" the reader from one level to another in their knowledge of Netwroking. My only criticism is; Why didnt anyone tell me about this book before?
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This is a very good book for those who are new to networking, or are weak in certain areas like me. I bought this because I was having a lot of trouble understanding the OSI model whilst studying for the MS Networking Essentials exam. This book really helped a lot, explaining the basics then going into detail. The style is fairly informal, but not in a "...For Dummies" way. Jargon-free, this is a very good buy.
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