Networking Explained

by William M. Hancock

Networking Explained is aimed at computer professionals who have an interest in furthering their knowledge of the fundamental principles of networks and networking. It employs an easy to follow question and answer format. The questions are representative of those asked by people who are already in the computing field and are categorized hierarchically by subject so that busy readers who seek answers to specific questions in the heat of combat can...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1555582141
• ISBN13: 9781555582142
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Books
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Networking Explained

This book is a must both for the novice as well as for the seasoned technician. While the new-comer with little subject- knowledge will find even difficult themes well explained, Networking Explained is a very good resource for the professional. It brings technical matters to the point. The question / answer-mode used in the book is an interesting approach to transfer rather difficult knowledge. A must for persons dealing with networks, and certainly worth its money.

Excellent book for entry & intermediate levels

I've worked at various high-tech Internet companies like: Nortel Networks, Intel, Cisco Systems, and Inktomi. I am also an instructor and this book is one of the suggested readings for my class "Introduction to the Internet & Data Networking."The authors' style of Question & Answer development is very helpful for both learning and teaching of entry level and intermediate level users in the networking arenas. The background information on the development of the Internet and many various internetworking technologies are explained in great detail in this book.If you enjoy talking about the Internet and internetworking, I believe this book is great one to have in your collection.

Excellent Book and Easy to Understand

I have numerous netowrking books and Networking Explained is probably the easist to understand. The detail and information contained in the book is very good. The Q & A format is very different and effective. This format makes even a novice understand the information being provided.Overall this is one book that any network user/administrator or law enforcement personnel should have.(Thanks Bill!)

Another hit by two of the best around

A pivotal book in technical information about networking, this book is a true tour de force for those interested in understanding all those mysteries of networks. It covers practically all aspects of networking and excels in filling in the gaps of knowledge that all technical and non-technical personnel have in trying to come to grips with this difficult subject. It is written in a truly unique Q & A style and manages to convey the most technical of information in a style that is easy to read for anyone who wishes to truly learn networks and for those who need to understand networking at a deeper level than they do.I have been a big fan of Dr. Gallo's math books and Dr. Hancock's networking and security books for a long time. I am very pleased they got together and produced such a tremendous technical resource.

Ideal guide for both technical and non-technical users...

This is a well written book that covers from the most basic to most complex network issues. Whether you want to know how cable modems work, or what the exact pinouts for EIA-232 DB-9 or DB-25 connections are, it is in there.I also appreciate the humor (for example, Q: If you were to use on word to describe the physical later what would it be? A: Wire. Or if you are from the state of Texas (U.S.A.), it's called "wharr.") and many drawings the book has.Networking Explained has much appeal to a sales person as it does the network admin.