Networking Technologies for Cabling Professionals

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 308 pages
• Published by: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Edition: 1st Edition April 12, 2002
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0071399178
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0071399173
• Book Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches
• Weighs: 1.7 pounds

Product Description
Once cablers have learned network design fundamentals, they transition to the "real world" by learning the most common network topologies and how to work with them for smooth support of the most popular business applications. Part of BICSI's official training material, this book introduces newcomers to the configurations they will confront on the job, and teaches independent cabling business owners what they need to know about current practices in hardware and cable design. Acquaints the cabling designer with industry-standard practices for today's specialized networks and services Clearly and simply explains standards and topologies at the advanced technician level Application-integration tips and techniques Breaks each task into bulleted steps

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO DESIGN HARDWARE AND CABLING PLANS FOR TODAY'S MOST IN-DEMAND TOPOLOGIES AND PLATFORMS

This accessible and carefully researched reference takes you from undersanding design basics to learning the newest and the most popular network topologies. It thoroughly explains how to work your network plan for smooth support of the most common business software. A joint venture between industry leaders McGraw-Hill and BICSI, Networking Technologies for Cabling Professionals offers the depth and breadth of coverage you would expect when two industry leaders join forces.

Networking Technologies for Cabling Professionals is the perfect tool for introducing newcomers in the information technology field to the configurations they will confront on the job. If you're already an independent contractor, use this book to come up to speed on current practices in hardware and cabling design.

Field-tested by practicing designers across the globe, and built around an easy-to-understand format, Networking Technologies for Cabling Professionals:


* Teaches industry-standard practices for today's specialized networks and services
* Clearly and simply explains standards and topologies
* Introduces tomorrow's technologies for mobile environments, Voice over IP, Gigabit Ethernet, storage networks, and more
* Provides application integration tips and techniques
* Teaches by example, breaking each task into bulleted steps
* Offers a vendor-neutral approach