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Summary: 4th edition is another great release!
Review: Anyone in networking needs to keep up to date with the changes in technologies and doing this requires constant reading of the latest material. Trying to keep up could very well be a full time job, so thank goodness that Terry Olgetree is around to make it a little easier for all of us.Having had the opportunity to read the 2nd and 3rd editions, this 4th edition is a continuation of the outstanding work Olgetree is and has done. The books get better with each edition; in fact this is a perfect companion for several networking certifications. In 1200 plus pages, you are taken from the history of networking right up to migration. Olgetree starts you with hardware and works to security applications. You are working with Windows, UNIX, Linux and Netware, so everyone is involved. From the opening of the book; which has a very good subnetting chart, to the closing, which has Ethernet information, this book takes apart the network and helps you put it back together. Form the LANs and WANs to IP and IPX, you have protocols and the information is up to date and technically accurate. The book does covers troubleshooting in a how to and why it happens and what to do manner, which I found to very helpful. In fact I was able to learn a few new tricks along the way. Overall this is one of the best network reference manuals to have around, in the next edition there could be a cd-rom with a few networking utilities.
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Summary: An amazing book!
Review: As a recent graduate with an A.S. in network administration, I wanted to get a reference that I could use to refresh my memory on networking concepts and serve as a guide if I ever needed to look something up.. this book does all that and much more. I would highly reccomend this book to anyone serious about networking. It practically contains everything there is to know about the theory and concepts involved.
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Summary: Holy smokes... this is a TON of information!
Review: As I am considering going for my Network+ certification, I picked up this book to fill in the massive gaps in what I thought was my networking knowledge. This book provides detailed explanations on everything from TCP/IP, Microsoft NT configurations, and DHCP to Topologies, Hardware and Print Serving. This book covers a bit on Novell, Unix, and Linux as well! It also has an interesting section on security, an entire section dedicated to firewalls and extemely useful information on internet trouble-shooting! Each page is a monument of networking wisdom! I can't say enough good things about this one! It has all you need to know... and more!
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Summary: Overview
Review: Awesome table of contents. Gives you a smattering of everything. A special strength is the section on Arcnet, the hot technology of 1979, that some of us are still using. However the book doesn't really get you up to speed in anything in particular. You'll still need to dive into deeper waters like those in Charles E. Spurgeon's _Ethernet: The Definitive Guide,_ Thomas Maufer's _IP Fundamentals: What Everyone Needs To Know About Addressing & Routing,_ and Rich Seifert's _The Switch Book._ Does not cover Windows XP.
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Summary: Third Edition rocks!
Review: I read through the second edition like a kid in a candy store. It had the information I wanted (and needed) to keep up with networking. The Third edition seems to take it from there and run with it. Wireless and "Blue Tooth" are described in detail (Which was REALLY helpful), It covers new aspects of network security, upgrading networks, backbone cabling and all sorts of nifty stuff! The software on the included disk isn't bad (A lot of the software is trail version, however). The technical information is rather useful as it contains BIOS error codes, a hard-drive database, and some other nifty stuff. The movies (on motherboards) were rather informative, though (even for a hardware junkie like me). The guy doing the video is a little dry, but bear with him, he has a lot of useful things to say!
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Summary: Networking at its very best!
Review: I was once highly skeptical of any book making claims to help in upgrading and repairing networks. Most books on the subject are shallow or lack real information or they simply fail to explain in enough detail what needs to be done. Scott Mueller's book has restored my confidence. Mueller has put together a 975 plus page book that has information and helpful hints than just about any other book I have read in this subject. Mueller explains the complex with ease and in a language even the basic user can understand. The books is broken down in a great working order and covers areas like NICs, testing cables, tools, hardware, topologies, Network Operating systems, Protocols, Printing and so much more. The wealth of information in this book makes it a must have for all network technicians. Included with the book, on the bonus cd, is a copy of Server Image, a $475.00 value, which allows you to resize any network partition on the fly. The software supports FAT, FAT32, NTFS and Novell. Mueller is a respected name in computers and this book is proof.
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Summary: Only 5 stars because 10 wasn't a choice!
Review: In the world of networking it is very important to make sure and ensure that you have up to date information right at your fingertips. I have reviewed previous versions of this book and thought some of the information fell short of the mark, which is not the case this time as the author seems to have gone to great lengths to make certain what you read is as accurate as possible. The book, which has over 1100 pages, has been written not any certification exam but will help with several exams like Network+, Server+ and Security+. Also I was impressed by the fact that the front and back covers are setup as quick reference cards, using every part of the book to provide technical information. With 58 chapters broken down into 10 parts the author's attention to detail and technical accuracy make this book standout above other in the genre. You have section dealing with planning and designing. Over 100 pages on hardware, over 160 pages on network solutions like Ethernet and token ring. The most impressive section was the 170 pages dealing with TCP/IP, a breakdown that would rival just about any book out there and the information is written for every technical skill level. There is also section on Network Operating systems, security, troubleshooting and upgrading and migration. In the Appendixes there is an outstanding breakdown of the OSI model, TCP & UDP ports and well as a very listing of resources. The cd included has networking utilities both free and demo versions. This is a great manual for all technicians and administrators alike, overall excellent
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Summary: The collaborative effort of computer network experts
Review: Now in a fully updated and expanded fourth edition, Upgrading And Repairing Networks is the collaborative effort of computer network experts Scott Mueller and Terry Ogletree and specifically designed for users of all experience levels. Readers will swiftly learn the basics of network repair and the networking world. Included are real world, in-depth, accessible explanations of how the protocols, architectures and hardware used in a network operate and how to repair them when they don't. Upgrading and Repairing Networks starts with the fundamentals and methodically works through more advanced concepts. An accompanying CD contains a wealth of troubleshooting tools, including a virtual library of networking and PC troubleshooting and repair books from Que Publishing.
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Summary: Great Networking Knowledge
Review: This book holds quite a bit of knowledge about networking. It is very thorough and includes all you could ever want to know. The reading is more technical because of the kind of book it is. Explanations of topics are very simplistic and you are able to understand. The organization of the book is excellent and provides links to other chapters in the book covering topics mentioned in more detail. Great book for a networking enthusiast.
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