Networking For Dummies 7th Edition

If you’re setting up a network at home or creating and managing one for business, there are dozens of things to consider. Networking All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies, 2nd Edition replaces a whole shelf full of reference books with one handy volume that covers just what you need to know. And with technology changing faster than the colors in a rock band’s light show, you’ll be glad this updated edition includes the latest information.
Written by Doug Lowe, who’s been managing corporate networks for more than 20 years, this helpful guide shows you how to work with all Windows XP service packs as well as Fedora Linux. It’s made up of nine minibooks that cover

Networking basics
Building a network
Network administration and security
Troubleshooting and disaster planning
TCP/IP and the Internet
Home networking
Wireless networking
Windows 2003 server reference
Linux reference

If you’re a networking newbie, the first two minibooks gives you all the startup information to get your network up and running. If you’ve already done that, you’re probably interested in keeping it running at peak performance. Book IV is loaded with information about finding, diagnosing, and fixing problems you might encounter. Looking for the scoop on keeping your network safe from online bad guys? Check Book III. Want to go wireless? Book VII tells you what you need to know.

In these pages, you’ll find out how to

Plan your network, select interface cards, hubs, and routers, and install all the hardware and software
Set up your network so it’s easy to use but hard to break into
Create a disaster recovery plan
Understand IP addresses, subnetting, routing, DHCP, DNS, and other TCP/IP protocols and tools
Incorporate other gadgets into your home network, including VoIP Internet-based telephone service

Take advantage of the economical Linux networking alternative
Best of all, it’s easy to locate what you need. There’s even a handy “cheat sheet” that puts really important information about cabling rules, private IP address ranges, valuable network administration tips, and helpful Web sites at your fingertips. With this book on hand, you’ll experience a net increase in your networking prowess!

– Nine minibooks filling more than 800 pages provide the world’s five million-plus Java developers with a basic all-in-one programming reference
– Covers the recent release of the Java 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0 and the new J2SE Development Kit 5.0
– Starts with beginner topics including getting started with Java, using the Java development platform, and Web programming
– Expands into more advanced Java fundamentals such as object-oriented programming, working with arrays and collections, and creating user interfaces with Swing

ASP.NET 2.0 is a functional programming tool, so why not discover how to use it by actually creating something functional? These aren’t useless “Hello World” type examples – you’ll build secure e-commerce, community, and back-end applications right from the start. Even before you’ve finished this hands-on guide, you’ll have something to show for your efforts!

Discover how to
* Understand application design
* Debug your projects
* Avoid cross-site scripting attacks
* Build a database management application
* Create an online product catalog
* Design blog and forum applications

Diagrams, organizational charts, flowcharts, even floor plans — they’re all types of business graphics. Only one tool does ’em all: SmartDraw. SmartDraw For Dummies shows you how this business graphics software helps you make boring presentations exciting and how to create graphics that can help you sell, manage, inform, motivate, and more.
You’ll learn how to set up the program, navigate its somewhat unique interface, and work with SmartDraw’s thousands of templates. You don’t need artistic talent, just this handy guide and the extended, fully functional trial version of SmartDraw that’s on the bonus CD!

Use SmartDraw templates to create org charts, flowcharts, express charts, mind maps, Live Maps, and more
Dress up your graphics with color, effects, and design themes
Learn to integrate your graphics into Microsoft Office applications and animate graphics for cool PowerPoint presentations
Explore SmartDraw diagrams for Web pages and e-mail newsletters
Import SmartDraw graphics into Word and Excel documents
Take advantage of extra software and additional templates, sample drawings and flowcharts, image editing tools, maps, and flyers on the CD

You’ll also find graphics guidelines to help you create more effective charts and presentations, plus tips on using color and images to your advantage. Written by a Microsoft PowerPoint MVP and a SmartDraw vice president, SmartDraw For Dummies helps you banish boring charts forever!

If your household harbors more than one computer, you’ve probably wondered about home networking. Maybe you’ve gone so far as to start setting up a network and given up in frustration. Well, now you can relax. Home Networking All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies has come to the rescue!
A network will make your life easier, and Home Networking All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies makes it easier to create one. It shows you how to choose the right hardware, add user accounts, get different operating systems to work together, secure your network, exchange files, add wireless devices, and even use Wi-Fi out in public. Seven individual, self-contained minibooks cover:

What a network will do for you, including a low-tech explanation of how it works
Choosing a network type that will work best for your needs, and planning what equipment you’ll need
Installing and configuring your computers and networking gear
Upgrading your equipment with the manufacturer’s updates
The ins and outs of using particular versions of operating systems — Windows, Mac, and Linux — with your network
Step-by-step directions on connecting to networks, sharing files and printers, checking connection status, and much more
Discovering networking accessories and gadgets to get the most out of your network
Finding and using Wi-Fi hotspots, plus setting up your own

You’ll even find troubleshooting tips to help find and fix common problems. Home Networking All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies will be your personal network assistant!