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Packed with the latest information on TCP/IP standards and protocols

TCP/IP is a hot topic, because it's the glue that holds the Internet and the Web together, and network administrators need to stay on top of the latest developments. TCP/IP For Dummies, 6th Edition, is both an introduction to the basics for beginners as well as the perfect go-to resource for TCP/IP veterans.

The book includes the latest on Web protocols and new hardware, plus very timely information on how TCP/IP secures connectivity for blogging, vlogging, photoblogging, and social networking. Step-by-step instructions show you how to install and set up TCP/IP on clients and servers; build security with encryption, authentication, digital certificates, and signatures; handle new voice and mobile technologies, and much more.

Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the de facto standard transmission medium worldwide for computer-to-computer communications; intranets, private internets, and the Internet are all built on TCP/IP
The book shows you how to install and configure TCP/IP and its applications on clients and servers; explains intranets, extranets, and virtual private networks (VPNs); provides step-by-step information on building and enforcing security; and covers all the newest protocols
You'll learn how to use encryption, authentication, digital certificates, and signatures to set up a secure Internet credit card transaction

Find practical security tips, a Quick Start Security Guide, and still more in this practical guide.

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Keep your network up to date with the latest TCP/IP standards and protocols

Now that IPv4 and IPv6 have joined and coexist, TCP/IP administration and standards have had quite a makeover. This book helps you catch up! Learn how to handle blogs and social networks, and get the scoop on new Web protocols, wireless routers, updated hardware, new voice and mobile technologies, security procedures to defend against new threats, and a whole lot more.

Stack 'em up -- understand the TCP/IP layer stack and protocol stack
Pick your system -- configure TCP/IP on Windows 7, Windows 2008, Mac OS X, Linux, Unix, Windows Vista, or Windows XP
Go wireless -- set up a wireless router and network, configure TCP/IP for Wi-Fi, and handle security
Safety's your business -- learn to use encryption, authentication, digital certificates, and signatures, and set up secure credit card transactions
From 4 to 6 -- learn to use IPv6 solutions, build IPv6 addresses, and discover the advantages of dual protocol stacks
All about e-mail -- explore the various e-mail protocols and how to secure and configure clients and services
Socialize -- create connectivity for blogs, social networking sites, chats, and instant messaging
Keep users happy -- secure your network and sniff out problems

Open the book and find:

Six steps to a complete TCP/IP configuration
The pros and cons of trusted host files
Common-sense best practices for network security
How to configure DNS clients and servers
Tips for managing cookies
What to expect from a VoIP phone system
How to set up and secure mobile IP
Some different uses for TCP/IP

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Title TCP / IP for Dummies
Author Candace Leiden; Marshall Wilensky
Binding Paperback
Edition number 6th
Edition 6
Pages 464
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher For Dummies
Publication date 2009-08-01
Features Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
ISBN 9780470450604 / 0470450606
Weight 1.45 lbs (0.66 kg)
Dimensions 9.1 x 7.2 x 1.1 in (23.11 x 18.29 x 2.79 cm)
Themes
- Aspects (Academic): Applied/Practical
Category Computers - Communications / Networking
Dewey Decimal Code 004.62

About the author

Candace Leiden consults on systems and database performance and instructional design for international courseware.

Marshall Wilensky was a consultant and network manager for multiprotocol networks at Harvard University's Graduate School of Business Administration. Both are internationally known speakers.

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