Covers the theoretical and practical applications of communication between computer systems and devices, discussing the basics of network administration from security to troubleshooting while offering recommendations for such functions as digital voice and video.

Includes index.

Pt. I Network Basics -- Networking Introduction -- The Network Stack -- Architecture and Design -- Network Discovery and Mapping -- Bandwidth and Throughput -- Pt. II Hardware -- Servers and Systems -- The Network Interface -- Transport Media -- Routing, Switching, and Bridging -- Pt. III Network Types -- Home Networks -- Peer-to-Peer Networks and Personal LANs -- Local Area Networking -- Wide Area Networks and Backbones -- Wi7Fi Networks -- Storage Networking -- High-Speed Interconnects -- Pt. IV TCP/IP Networking -- Internet Transport Protocol -- The Internet Protocols -- Name Resolution Services -- Pt. V Applications and Services -- Network Operating Systems -- Domains and Directory Services -- File Services and Caching -- Web Services -- Mail Protocols -- Streaming Media -- Contents note continued: Telephony and VolP -- Pt. VI Network Security -- Security Protocols and Services -- Firewalls, Gateways, and Proxy Servers -- Virtual Private Networks -- Pt. VII Network Management and Diagnostics -- Network Management -- Network Diagnostic Comma -- Remote Access.