Computer Network Management by Frank Hughes
Today it is almost inconceivable for a business not to have computers, whether it is a construction company or a high technology firm. When a business has more than one computer, they are almost always connected together in a local area network. These networks may be more or less advanced and... Computer Network Management: implementation phase This phase involves the physical installation of the local area network. ... Computer Network Management: preliminary analysis phases The first phase of computer network management is to determine the source of the problem (a preliminary study...

Make a Linux Home Data Server of an Old PC by Adam Knife
So, you've got an old computer, and you don't know what to do with it. Sure, it can't play new video games, maybe can't run the latest and greatest software, don't fret, it's not totally worthless. Converting your old computer in to a home data server opens a range of possibilities, and a range... For those who want to go further, Pure-FTPd will allow you to set up a fully featured FTP (file transfer protocol) server on this box, which you could use to access your files remotely from any computer set up with an FTP client (Windows Explorer has one built in!), setting up an Apache based...

CCNA E-Books by Marcus Peterson
CCNA is Cisco Certified Network Associate. It is an entry or "apprentice" level networking certification. Cisco created the CCNA to know basic ability in computer networking, particularly for installation and support of LAN/WAN networks having 100 nodes or fewer. ... Primarily, one must understand basic routing and switching as they relate to network design, performance and security. ... E-books are identical to printed textbooks, but cost about half as much. ... It is not a brain-dump or a text book.

Wireless at the Workplace by Jonathan Coupal
Wi-Fi, or wireless fidelity, is a term promulgated by the non-profit Wireless Fidelity Alliance organization to designate products adhering to the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless LANs. A Wi-Fi network broadcasts a radio signal, operating in the unlicensed 2.4 and 5 GHz radio bands, with a data... ” Benefits of Wi-Fi: With Wi-Fi networks, an entirely new set of benefits and services can be offered: · Access to the wired corporate network and the Internet for laptop users and guests, anywhere within corporate offices · Freedom from wire connections, making it easy to move office...

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) by Smita Mathur
The IT professionals generally face the most challenging roles in the decision making jobs. In the networking field many Microsoft Operating System Software are implemented through the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification (MCSE) on the desktop and server. ... The MCSE courses are designed for competent and qualified systems administrators, network technicians, database administrators, desktop support personnel, network engineers, system engineers, technical support engineers, system and network analysts, technical consultants and other IT professionals who install, configure...

Why Should Windows XP Users Learn Linux? by George Chamoun
If you want to get more flexibility, more power, more control, and save money using your computer, you will find Linux Operating system is an excellent choice to install on your Computer. The question that might ask: I have been using Windows XP and getting all my programs and applications... Any installation gives you a very limited option you have no control over any installation in Windows XP. ... If you read the whole article, you might ask your self: Do I need To stop using Window XP if I need to install Linux on my computer?.

An Overview of CompTIA Certification Programs by Natalie Aranda
High-tech is often associated with computers or information technology (IT). IT has transformed the way we live and the way we conduct businesses. A well-established certification program is often the indication of maturity of an industry or profession. ... Network+ Network+ certification is designed for network technicians to test and demonstrates skill and understanding of network hardware, installation, and troubleshooting in general. ... It is primarily designed for qualification of a computer technician though many organization utilize the A+ certification training to help their...

Windows Networking by Justin Oswald
Windows Networking at Home You’ve set up a home network and all your computers share the same internet connection. That’s great, but now lets get everything else sharing. Modern versions of Windows are shipped with an easy to setup and use method for sharing printers and files. ... Prepare the Network In preparation of setting up the rest of the network, I highly recommend that you choose unique and meaningful names for every computer on the network and put them all in the same workgroup. ... Network Drives A network drive makes the shared folder available as though it was a hard...

Wireless Networking, Part 1: Capabilities and Hardware by Jason Kohrs
Wireless Networking, Part 1: Capabilities and Hardware These days it isn’t uncommon for a home to have multiple personal computers, and as such, it just makes sense for them to be able to share files, as well as to share one Internet connection. Wired networking is an option, but it is one that... Network Adaptor – A network adaptor is required for every computer that you would like to be connected to the wireless network. ... The physical installation of a wireless network may be exponentially easier than a wired network, but the more difficult part is setting up the software and...

Wireless Networking, Part 2: Setup and Security by Jason Kohrs
The first installment in this two-part series of Tech Tips provided an introduction to the basic capabilities and hardware involved in wireless networking. In the final installment of this two-part series, we will look at some of the basic setup and security considerations that should be addressed. ... Whenever a new computer connects to the network, the router will assign an IP address to it, instead of the user having to assign an IP address to each manually while sitting at that particular computer.