Networking

Slayerx

Im hoping to teach myself some new skills with computers and networking is something Im considering. Could anyone suggest some good books to learn from and whats the most up to date stuff to learn please?

Thanks.

primeramikey

Start with the basics..

have a look at https://www.practicallynetworked.com for some basic hints and tips on networking

Slayerx

Thank you

T4i

Networknig is a huge area to cover. If your serious this will give you some depth info about netowrks.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1587131501/qid=1148643637/sr=1-6/ref=sr_1_2_6/202-6847534-9280630

It starts off with the real basics, like how a computer BUS works, very technical but also quite interesting if thats what you want to learn. It also comes with a CD with 'test' exams, videos to make learning easier.

Dead_Eye_Jones

whats ya angle, are you looking at this from a career point of view or a small home network? tbh much of the real techy stuff isnt very useful for day to day computer running!

taxi97w

This one http://www.bookfellas.co.uk/scripts/browse.asp?ref=637848 is concise and easy to understand.

hobo28

Start with the basics. Get your own PC networked with another.

Learn TCP/IP basics. Ie. what a subnet is, default gateway etc.
Then move onto stuff like WINS/DNS/DHCP
Learn some basic firewall knowledge. Desktop firewalls first then move onto bigger stuff

If you have the basics, the rest will come easily. You'd be surprised how many "network engineers" out there can't understand subnetting.