Covers topics including black box troubleshooting strategies, documentation, cable modems, wireless infrastructure, enterprise routers, and lag problems.

Author and Samba Team Member Gerald Carter dedicates most of this book to the processes of installing and configuring Samba, distinguishing between both Linux/Windows, and Unix/Windows-based systems. He discusses the mechanics of file sharing across the dual platforms and expertly outlines the means necessary to remedy common problems, including helping to identify which version of Samba you are running and where to look for the patch or bug fix you will need to resolve it. He also assists in locating utilities like autoconf that automatically compiles a system configuration file with common default settings. Finally, he discusses security and password issues, as well as peripheral support for server printers.

There currently no books on the market that offer to teach FreeBSD to a novice. This book will be very attractive to the rushed and impatient, as well as to those who simply have a desire to learn the benefits of FreeBSD when compared to other proprietary operating systems. The book covers the most beneficial uses of FreeBSD, as well as the information needed to install and configure the operating system. This book will be the definitive tutorial reference for the growing FreeBSD market.

Underneath the colorful interface of Mac OS X is a powerful, complicated operating system based on BSD Unix. And Mac users of all kinds need help both in figuring out how to run OS X and in understanding how it worked and how to get the most out of it. In late Summer 2002 Apple is expected to release a new version of OS X -- code-named "Jaguar" -- that will add some end user features (like iChat), and that will improve OS X's stability. The second edition of Sams Teach Yourself Mac OS X in 24 Hours helps new users to understand how the new OS (different from the traditional Mac OS, as well as Windows) functions, and how to use it successfully. The book also explores how to use the native OS X applications that ship with the product.

Sams Teach Yourself TCP/IP in 24 Hours, Sixth Edition is a practical guide to the simple yet illusive protocol system that powers the Internet. A step-by-step approach reveals how the protocols of the TCP/IP stack really work and explores the rich array of services available on the Internet today. You’ll learn about configuring and managing real-world networks, and you’ll gain the deep understanding you’ll need to troubleshoot new problems when they arise. Sams Teach Yourself TCP/IP in 24 Hours is the only single-volume introduction to TCP/IP that receives regular updates to incorporate new technologies of the ever-changing Internet. This latest edition includes up-to-date material on recent topics such as tracking and privacy, cloud computing, mobile networks, and the Internet of Things. Each chapter also comes with: Practical, hands-on examples, showing you how to apply what you learn Quizzes and exercises that test your knowledge and stretch your skills Notes and tips with shortcuts, solutions, and workarounds If you're looking for a smart, concise introduction to the TCP/IP protocols,start your clock and look inside. Learn how to... Understand TCP/IP’s role, how it works, and how it continues to evolve Work with TCP/IP’s Network Access, Internet, Transport, and Application layers Design modern networks that will scale and resist attack Address security and privacy issues with encryption, digital signatures, VPNs, Kerberos, web tracking, cookies, anonymity networks, and firewalls Discover how IPv6 differs from IPv4, and how to migrate or coexist with IPv6 Configure dynamic addressing, DHCP, NAT, and Zeroconf Establish efficient and reliable routing, subnetting, and name resolution Use TCP/IP in modern cloud-based environments Integrate IoT devices into your TCP/IP network Improve your efficiency with the latest TCP/IP tools and utilities Support high-performance media streaming and webcasting Troubleshoot problems with connectivity, protocols, name resolution, and performance Walk through TCP/IP network implementation, from start to finish

Sams Teach Yourself Networking in 24 Hours, Second Edition is a tutorial that uses 24 one-hour lessons to teach the user the features and advantages of local area network (LANs).

In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, you will uncover the inner workings of TCP/IP. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds on the previous ones, enabling you to learn the essentials of TCP/IP from the ground up. Practical discussions provide an inside look at TCP/IP components and protocols. Step-by-step instructions walk you through many common tasks. Q&As at the end of each hour help you test your knowledge. Notes and tips point out shortcuts and solutions and help you steer clear of potential problems. If you're looking for a smart, concise introduction to the protocols that power the Internet, start your clock and look inside. Sams Teach Yourself TCP/IP in 24 Hours is your guide to the secrets of TCP/IP. Learn about... Protocols at each layer of the TCP/IP stack Routers and gateways IP addressing Subnetting TCP/IP networks Name resolution techniques TCP/IP utilities such as ping and traceroute TCP/IP over wireless networks IP version 6 The World Wide Web and how it works TCP/IP mail protocols such as POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP Casting, streaming, and automation Web services Detecting and stopping network attacks Part I: TCP/IP Basics Hour 1 What Is TCP/IP? 7 Hour 2 How TCP/IP Works 21 Part II: The TCP/IP Protocol System Hour 3 The Network Access Layer 35 Hour 4 The Internet Layer 47 Hour 5 Subnetting and CIDR 69 Hour 6 The Transport Layer 83 Hour 7 The Application Layer 107 Part III: Networking with TCP/IP Hour 8 Routing 121 Hour 9 Getting Connected 143 Hour 10 Firewalls 175 Hour 11 Name Resolution 185 Hour 12 Automatic Configuration 215 Hour 13 IPv6--The Next Generation 229 Part IV: TCP/IP Utilities Hour 14 TCP/IP Utilities 243 Hour 15 Monitoring and Remote Access 275 Part V: TCP/IP and the Internet Hour 16 The Internet: A Closer Look 297 Hour 17 HTTP, HTML, and the World Wide Web 305 Hour 18 Email 321 Hour 19 Streaming and Casting 339 Part VI: Advanced Topics Hour 20 Web Services 353 Hour 21 The New Web 363 Hour 22 Network Intrusion 375 Hour 23 TCP/IP Security 391 Hour 24 Implementing a TCP/IP Network--Seven Days in the Life of a Sys Admin 413 Index

Whether new to Word 11 or upgrading from an earlier version, the reader can use the step-by-step tutorial lessons to accomplish everyday Word tasks. (Midwest).

Join an estimated 85% of the U.S. Linux market in using Red Hat's Linux distributions by learning it from a Fedora authority. "Sams Teach Yourself Red Hat Fedora 4 All in One" is a starter kit that will help you install, configure, and use Red Hat's Fedora 4 distribution and desktop applications. The easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions will also show you how to: Use the OpenOffice.org productivity suite and other leading applications. Troubleshoot hardware issues and install new components. Set up a small Linux-based network to share files and resources. Also included is a DVD, which will provide you with the complete Fedora Core Linux distribution, OpenOffice.org desktop suite, and the leading applications for e-mail, Web browsing, and graphics. Find out how you can safely and reliably use Linux and Linux-based applications to accomplish your day-to-day work in the office and at home with "Sams Teach Yourself Red Hat Fedora 4 All in One."