167 Best Extranet Books of All Time
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2Decode and Conquer: Answers to Product Management Interviews
Decode and Conquer is the world's first book focused exclusively on product management (PM) interview preparation. The author gives an industry insider's perspective on how to conquer the most difficult PM interview questions. Decode and Conquer will reveal:
Frameworks for tackling product design and metrics questions, including the CIRCLES Method™, AARM Method™, and DIGS Method™
Biggest mistakes PM candidates make at the interview
Decode what interviewers are looking for, why they're looking for it, and how to deliver it
Answers to the most important PM interview questions
Frameworks for tackling product design and metrics questions, including the CIRCLES Method™, AARM Method™, and DIGS Method™
Biggest mistakes PM candidates make at the interview
Decode what interviewers are looking for, why they're looking for it, and how to deliver it
Answers to the most important PM interview questions
3Network Warrior
Pick up where certification exams leave off. With this practical, in-depth guide to the entire network infrastructure, you’ll learn how to deal with real Cisco networks, rather than the hypothetical situations presented on exams like the CCNA. Network Warrior takes you step by step through the world of routers, switches, firewalls, and other technologies based on the author's extensive field experience. You'll find new content for MPLS, IPv6, VoIP, and wireless in this completely revised second edition, along with examples of Cisco Nexus 5000 and 7000 switches throughout.
Topics include:
An in-depth view of routers and routing
Switching, using Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches as examples
SOHO VoIP and SOHO wireless access point design and configuration
Introduction to IPv6 with configuration examples
Telecom technologies in the data-networking world, including T1, DS3, frame relay, and MPLS
Security, firewall theory, and configuration, as well as ACL and authentication
Quality of Service (QoS), with an emphasis on low-latency queuing (LLQ)
IP address allocation, Network Time Protocol (NTP), and device failures
Topics include:
An in-depth view of routers and routing
Switching, using Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches as examples
SOHO VoIP and SOHO wireless access point design and configuration
Introduction to IPv6 with configuration examples
Telecom technologies in the data-networking world, including T1, DS3, frame relay, and MPLS
Security, firewall theory, and configuration, as well as ACL and authentication
Quality of Service (QoS), with an emphasis on low-latency queuing (LLQ)
IP address allocation, Network Time Protocol (NTP), and device failures
4Computer Networking: An Introductory Guide for Complete Beginners
5Computer Networking for Beginners: Your Guide for Mastering Computer Networking, Cisco IOS and the OSI Model (Computer Networking Series)
6Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure: Expert Routing, Switching, Automation and Lab Preparation (Cisco Certification Mastery)
Passing the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure lab does not come from memorizing commands. It comes from understanding the network well enough to build it, break it, and prove it works under the clock. This book is built around that idea from the first page to the last.Written for engineers preparing for the eight hour lab, it walks the entire v1.1 blueprint in the order a working expert thinks: the two exam modules and how they are scored, then the switching and routing core, transport technologies, security and services, the software defined fabrics, and automation, and finally a full lab preparation program with two timed mock labs. Every technology is taught the same way, with the configuration, the verification, and the output you must be able to read at speed.Inside you will find 31 chapters, custom topology diagrams, hundreds of tested commands, and a reference section you can keep open while you lab: a command reference by technology, a show and debug output decoder, home lab build sheets, a blueprint to chapter map, and a documentation index. The approach is practical and honest. It teaches you the exam by teaching you the job.If you want a study guide that respects your time and prepares you for the way the lab actually feels, start here.
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7Password & Account Number Book: Never forget the password again
Over time we may forget some password, bank account number, keywords, social media, bills or online account info. It is a big trouble for many people. This notebook is a good helper for you to keep all your password information together and secure. The Book Contains: @60 pages @5" x 8" Buy it and Save your passwords today!
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8Network Programmability and Automation: Skills for the Next-Generation Network Engineer
Like sysadmins before them, network engineers are finding that they cannot do their work manually anymore. As the field faces new protocols, technologies, delivery models, and a pressing need for businesses to be more agile and flexible, network automation is becoming essential. This practical guide shows network engineers how to use a range of technologies and tools--including Linux, Python, JSON, and XML--to automate their systems through code.
Network programming and automation will help you simplify tasks involved in configuring, managing, and operating network equipment, topologies, services, and connectivity. Through the course of the book, you'll learn the basic skills and tools you need to make this critical transition.
This book covers:
Python programming basics: data types, conditionals, loops, functions, classes, and modules
Linux fundamentals to provide the foundation you need on your network automation journey
Data formats and models: JSON, XML, YAML, and YANG for networking
Jinja templating and its applicability for creating network device configurations
The role of application programming interfaces (APIs) in network automation
Source control with Git to manage code changes during the automation process
How Ansible, Salt, and StackStorm open source automation tools can be used to automate network devices
Key tools and technologies required for a Continuous Integration (CI) pipeline in network operations
Network programming and automation will help you simplify tasks involved in configuring, managing, and operating network equipment, topologies, services, and connectivity. Through the course of the book, you'll learn the basic skills and tools you need to make this critical transition.
This book covers:
Python programming basics: data types, conditionals, loops, functions, classes, and modules
Linux fundamentals to provide the foundation you need on your network automation journey
Data formats and models: JSON, XML, YAML, and YANG for networking
Jinja templating and its applicability for creating network device configurations
The role of application programming interfaces (APIs) in network automation
Source control with Git to manage code changes during the automation process
How Ansible, Salt, and StackStorm open source automation tools can be used to automate network devices
Key tools and technologies required for a Continuous Integration (CI) pipeline in network operations
9DNS and BIND
DNS and BIND tells you everything you need to work with one of the Internet's fundamental building blocks: the distributed host information database that's responsible for translating names into addresses, routing mail to its proper destination, and even listing phone numbers with the new ENUM standard. This book brings you up-to-date with the latest changes in this crucial service.
The fifth edition covers BIND 9.3.2, the most recent release of the BIND 9 series, as well as BIND 8.4.7. BIND 9.3.2 contains further improvements in security and IPv6 support, and important new features such as internationalized domain names, ENUM (electronic numbering), and SPF (the Sender Policy Framework).
Whether you're an administrator involved with DNS on a daily basis or a user who wants to be more informed about the Internet and how it works, you'll find that this book is essential reading.
Topics include:
What DNS does, how it works, and when you need to use it How to find your own place in the Internet's namespace Setting up name servers Using MX records to route mail Configuring hosts to use DNS name servers Subdividing domains (parenting) Securing your name server: restricting who can query your server, preventing unauthorized zone transfers, avoiding bogus servers, etc. The DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) and Transaction Signatures (TSIG) Mapping one name to several servers for load sharing Dynamic updates, asynchronous notification of change to a zone, and incremental zone transfers Troubleshooting: using nslookup and dig, reading debugging output, common problems DNS programming using the resolver library and Perl's Net::DNS module
The fifth edition covers BIND 9.3.2, the most recent release of the BIND 9 series, as well as BIND 8.4.7. BIND 9.3.2 contains further improvements in security and IPv6 support, and important new features such as internationalized domain names, ENUM (electronic numbering), and SPF (the Sender Policy Framework).
Whether you're an administrator involved with DNS on a daily basis or a user who wants to be more informed about the Internet and how it works, you'll find that this book is essential reading.
Topics include:
What DNS does, how it works, and when you need to use it How to find your own place in the Internet's namespace Setting up name servers Using MX records to route mail Configuring hosts to use DNS name servers Subdividing domains (parenting) Securing your name server: restricting who can query your server, preventing unauthorized zone transfers, avoiding bogus servers, etc. The DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) and Transaction Signatures (TSIG) Mapping one name to several servers for load sharing Dynamic updates, asynchronous notification of change to a zone, and incremental zone transfers Troubleshooting: using nslookup and dig, reading debugging output, common problems DNS programming using the resolver library and Perl's Net::DNS module
10Cloud Native Data Center Networking: Architecture, Protocols, and Tools
If you want to study, build, or simply validate your thinking about modern cloud native data center, networks, this is your book. Whether you're pursuing a multitenant private cloud, a network for running machine learning, or an enterprise data center, author Dinesh Dutt takes you through the steps necessary to design a data center that's affordable, high capacity, easy to manage, agile, and reliable.
Ideal for network architects, data center operators, and network and containerized application developers, this book mixes theory with practice to guide you through the architecture and protocols you need to create and operate a robust, scalable network infrastructure. The book offers a vendor-neutral way to look at network design. For those interested in open networking, this book is chock-full of examples using open source software, from FRR to Ansible.
In the context of a cloud native data center, you'll examine:
Clos topology
Network disaggregation
Network operating system choices
Routing protocol choices
Container networking
Network virtualization and EVPN
Network automation
Ideal for network architects, data center operators, and network and containerized application developers, this book mixes theory with practice to guide you through the architecture and protocols you need to create and operate a robust, scalable network infrastructure. The book offers a vendor-neutral way to look at network design. For those interested in open networking, this book is chock-full of examples using open source software, from FRR to Ansible.
In the context of a cloud native data center, you'll examine:
Clos topology
Network disaggregation
Network operating system choices
Routing protocol choices
Container networking
Network virtualization and EVPN
Network automation
11TCP/IP Network Administration
This complete guide to setting up and running a TCP/IP network is essential for network administrators, and invaluable for users of home systems that access the Internet. The book starts with the fundamentals -- what protocols do and how they work, how addresses and routing are used to move data through the network, how to set up your network connection -- and then covers, in detail, everything you need to know to exchange information via the Internet.
Included are discussions on advanced routing protocols (RIPv2, OSPF, and BGP) and the gated software package that implements them, a tutorial on configuring important network services -- including DNS, Apache, sendmail, Samba, PPP, and DHCP -- as well as expanded chapters on troubleshooting and security. TCP/IP Network Administration is also a command and syntax reference for important packages such as gated, pppd, named, dhcpd, and sendmail.
With coverage that includes Linux, Solaris, BSD, and System V TCP/IP implementations, the third edition contains:
Overview of TCP/IP Delivering the data Network services Getting startedM Basic configuration Configuring the interface Configuring routing Configuring DNS Configuring network servers Configuring sendmail Configuring Apache Network security Troubleshooting Appendices include dip, ppd, and chat reference, a gated reference, a dhcpd reference, and a sendmail reference This new edition includes ways of configuring Samba to provide file and print sharing on networks that integrate Unix and Windows, and a new chapter is dedicated to the important task of configuring the Apache web server. Coverage of network security now includes details on OpenSSH, stunnel, gpg, iptables, and the access control mechanism in xinetd. Plus, the book offers updated information about DNS, including details on BIND 8 and BIND 9, the role of classless IP addressing and network prefixes, and the changing role of registrars.
Without a doubt, TCP/IP Network Administration, 3rd Edition is a must-have for all network administrators and anyone who deals with a network that transmits data over the Internet.
Included are discussions on advanced routing protocols (RIPv2, OSPF, and BGP) and the gated software package that implements them, a tutorial on configuring important network services -- including DNS, Apache, sendmail, Samba, PPP, and DHCP -- as well as expanded chapters on troubleshooting and security. TCP/IP Network Administration is also a command and syntax reference for important packages such as gated, pppd, named, dhcpd, and sendmail.
With coverage that includes Linux, Solaris, BSD, and System V TCP/IP implementations, the third edition contains:
Overview of TCP/IP Delivering the data Network services Getting startedM Basic configuration Configuring the interface Configuring routing Configuring DNS Configuring network servers Configuring sendmail Configuring Apache Network security Troubleshooting Appendices include dip, ppd, and chat reference, a gated reference, a dhcpd reference, and a sendmail reference This new edition includes ways of configuring Samba to provide file and print sharing on networks that integrate Unix and Windows, and a new chapter is dedicated to the important task of configuring the Apache web server. Coverage of network security now includes details on OpenSSH, stunnel, gpg, iptables, and the access control mechanism in xinetd. Plus, the book offers updated information about DNS, including details on BIND 8 and BIND 9, the role of classless IP addressing and network prefixes, and the changing role of registrars.
Without a doubt, TCP/IP Network Administration, 3rd Edition is a must-have for all network administrators and anyone who deals with a network that transmits data over the Internet.
12Cisco CCNA Command Guide: An Introductory Guide for CCNA & Computer Networking Beginners
The "Cisco CCNA Command Guide" is the Complete Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching Command Guide for Passing your CCNA Exam.
A guide that will cover everything in Cisco Routing and Switching Command, including Subnetting, vlsm and Supernetting. You will be able pass your CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) exam and become a Cisco technology specialist sooner than you expected.
The book is structured on 4 modules, which are exactly the ones you need for CCNA. Every command you have to know is presented and explained here. After you'll read this book, you'll be able to:
How to manage and configure Cisco devices (Routers, Switches)
How to troubleshoot with key commands
How can you apply this knowledge in a practical scenario
Written for simplicity so that you can learn Cisco IOS quickly and effectively.
You'll learn computer networking while executing commands.
The book includes configuration scenarios such as:
Basic configurations on Routers and Switches
Routing Protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, eBGP, RIP)
Switching (VLANs, STPs, VTPs)
Redundancy (HSRP, EtherChannel)
Security (ACL, Security Switching, VPN), etc.
Becoming a professional networking engineer is now easier than ever. If you get this book NOW, you'll shortly see that Cisco Routing and Command are something anyone can understand with a little bit of practice.
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A guide that will cover everything in Cisco Routing and Switching Command, including Subnetting, vlsm and Supernetting. You will be able pass your CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) exam and become a Cisco technology specialist sooner than you expected.
The book is structured on 4 modules, which are exactly the ones you need for CCNA. Every command you have to know is presented and explained here. After you'll read this book, you'll be able to:
How to manage and configure Cisco devices (Routers, Switches)
How to troubleshoot with key commands
How can you apply this knowledge in a practical scenario
Written for simplicity so that you can learn Cisco IOS quickly and effectively.
You'll learn computer networking while executing commands.
The book includes configuration scenarios such as:
Basic configurations on Routers and Switches
Routing Protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, eBGP, RIP)
Switching (VLANs, STPs, VTPs)
Redundancy (HSRP, EtherChannel)
Security (ACL, Security Switching, VPN), etc.
Becoming a professional networking engineer is now easier than ever. If you get this book NOW, you'll shortly see that Cisco Routing and Command are something anyone can understand with a little bit of practice.
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13Network Automation Cookbook: Over 100 recipes to effectively configure and manage network infrastructure with Ansible
Explore network automation with Ansible by configuring network infrastructure fast, reliably, and repeatedly, all while creating a lab utilizing open and available network operating systems and toolsKey FeaturesDesign, build, and automate network devices and cloud networking resources using AnsibleOrchestrate workflows with AWX and integrate Nautobot as a Source of TruthStart with Event-Driven Ansible and manage Terraform workflows seamlesslyPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionNetwork Automation Cookbook, now in its second edition, is your essential guide to building robust network automation workflows across modern hybrid infrastructures. Building on the foundation laid in the first edition, this version dives deeper into Ansible’s role in automating network infrastructure, expanding coverage to include modern use cases across enterprise and cloud networks.The book introduces Ansible’s core concepts, such as playbooks, inventories, variables, loops, and templates, and progresses to advanced topics such as parallelism, fact caching, custom filters, and modular design. You will automate real-world scenarios using Nokia SR, Cisco IOS, Juniper, and Arista devices in a fully reproducible virtual lab. The chapters also help you explore cloud automation for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and integrate validation tools such as PyATS, Batfish, and Nautobot. New chapters cover event-driven automation, AWX for workflow execution, and Terraform integration. By using hands-on labs and fully reproducible recipes, you can practice real-world scenarios and reinforce your skills.By the end of this book, you’ll be well-equipped with the tools and workflows to automate infrastructure efficiently with Ansible.What you will learnBuild Ansible playbooks, roles, and inventories from scratchAutomate Juniper and Arista network devicesDeploy cloud networks on AWS, Azure, and Google CloudValidate networks with Batfish and NAPALMUse AWX for workflow automation and job schedulingIntegrate Nautobot as a dynamic inventory sourceRun all recipes in containerized, hardware-free labsApply event-driven automation using Ansible RulebooksWho this book is forThis second edition will help network engineers, DevOps pros, cloud architects, automation engineers, and NREs understand Ansible’s role in network automation and how it integrates with tools like Terraform and event-driven architectures. The book requires basic networking knowledge and familiarity with YAML to maximize learning.Table of ContentsWhy Ansible for Network Automation?Building Blocks of AnsibleAdvanced Ansible ConceptsBuilding Data Center Networks with AristaAutomating a Juniper Network Core Using AnsibleManaging Nokia SR Devices Using AnsibleAdministering a Multi-Vendor Network with NAPALM and Ansible Deploying and Operating AWS NetworkingDeploying and Operating Azure NetworkingDeploying and Operating GCP NetworkingNetwork Validation with BatfishBuilding a Network Inventory with NautobotSimplifying Automation with AWXEvent-Driven Automation with AnsibleTerraform and Ansible Dancing TogetherAppendix - The Lab
14MPLS in the SDN Era: Interoperable Scenarios to Make Networks Scale to New Services
15Network Security Assessment
How secure is your network? The best way to find out is to attack it. Network Security Assessment provides you with the tricks and tools professional security consultants use to identify and assess risks in Internet-based networks-the same penetration testing model they use to secure government, military, and commercial networks. With this book, you can adopt, refine, and reuse this testing model to design and deploy networks that are hardened and immune from attack.
Network Security Assessment demonstrates how a determined attacker scours Internet-based networks in search of vulnerable components, from the network to the application level. This new edition is up-to-date on the latest hacking techniques, but rather than focus on individual issues, it looks at the bigger picture by grouping and analyzing threats at a high-level. By grouping threats in this way, you learn to create defensive strategies against entire attack categories, providing protection now and into the future.
Network Security Assessment helps you assess:
Web services, including Microsoft IIS, Apache, Tomcat, and subsystems such as OpenSSL, Microsoft FrontPage, and Outlook Web Access (OWA)
Web application technologies, including ASP, JSP, PHP, middleware, and backend databases such as MySQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft Windows networking components, including RPC, NetBIOS, and CIFS services
SMTP, POP3, and IMAP email services
IP services that provide secure inbound network access, including IPsec, Microsoft PPTP, and SSL VPNs
Unix RPC services on Linux, Solaris, IRIX, and other platforms
Various types of application-level vulnerabilities that hacker tools and scripts exploit
Assessment is the first step any organization should take to start managing information risks correctly. With techniques to identify and assess risks in line with CESG CHECK and NSA IAM government standards, Network Security Assessment gives you a precise method to do just that.
Network Security Assessment demonstrates how a determined attacker scours Internet-based networks in search of vulnerable components, from the network to the application level. This new edition is up-to-date on the latest hacking techniques, but rather than focus on individual issues, it looks at the bigger picture by grouping and analyzing threats at a high-level. By grouping threats in this way, you learn to create defensive strategies against entire attack categories, providing protection now and into the future.
Network Security Assessment helps you assess:
Web services, including Microsoft IIS, Apache, Tomcat, and subsystems such as OpenSSL, Microsoft FrontPage, and Outlook Web Access (OWA)
Web application technologies, including ASP, JSP, PHP, middleware, and backend databases such as MySQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft Windows networking components, including RPC, NetBIOS, and CIFS services
SMTP, POP3, and IMAP email services
IP services that provide secure inbound network access, including IPsec, Microsoft PPTP, and SSL VPNs
Unix RPC services on Linux, Solaris, IRIX, and other platforms
Various types of application-level vulnerabilities that hacker tools and scripts exploit
Assessment is the first step any organization should take to start managing information risks correctly. With techniques to identify and assess risks in line with CESG CHECK and NSA IAM government standards, Network Security Assessment gives you a precise method to do just that.
16Junos Enterprise Routing: A Practical Guide to Junos Routing and Certification
Considered the go-to study guide for Juniper Networks enterprise routing certification exams, this book offers you unparalleled coverage of all the services available to Junos administrators―including the most recent set of flow-based security services and design guidelines that incorporate services and features of the MX, SRX, and EX network devices. Its emphasis on practical solutions also makes this book an ideal on-the-job reference for design, maintenance, and troubleshooting issues in the enterprise. Simply put, this updated edition is the most comprehensive and authoritative resource for Juniper enterprise and edge routing environments you will find. Topics include: Design guidelines for the entire Juniper enterprise router lineup (M-series, MX Mid-Range series, and SRX) Junos interfaces, with advanced troubleshooting techniques The IGP and BGP routing protocols and the implementation of routing policies Security concepts, and the tools to deploy them Layer 2 services, IP Class of Service, and IP Multicast with working case studies of each Coverage of flow-based Junos security services
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17Due Considerations: Essays and Criticism
John Updike’s sixth collection of essays and literary criticism opens with a skeptical overview of literary biographies, proceeds to five essays on topics ranging from China and small change to faith and late works, and takes up, under the heading “General Considerations,” books, poker, cars, and the American libido. The last, informal section of Due Considerations assembles more or less autobiographical pieces—reminiscences, friendly forewords, comments on the author’s own recent works, responses to probing questions.
In between, many books are considered, some in introductions—to such classics as Walden, The Portrait of a Lady, and The Mabinogion—and many more in reviews, usually for The New Yorker. Ralph Waldo Emerson and the five Biblical books of Moses come in for appraisal, along with Uncle Tom’s Cabin and The Wizard of Oz. Contemporary American and English writers—Colson Whitehead, E. L. Doctorow, Don DeLillo, Norman Rush, William Trevor, A. S. Byatt, Muriel Spark, Ian McEwan—receive attentive and appreciative reviews, as do Rohinton Mistry, Salman Rushdie, Peter Carey, Margaret Atwood, Gabriel García Márquez, Haruki Murakami, Günter Grass, and Orhan Pamuk. In factual waters, Mr. Updike ponders the sinking of the Lusitania and the “unsinkable career” of Coco Chanel, the adventures of Lord Byron and Iris Murdoch, the sexual revolution and the advent of female Biblical scholars, and biographies of Robert Frost, Sinclair Lewis, Marcel Proust, and Søren Kierkegaard.
Reading Due Considerations is like taking a cruise that calls at many ports with a witty, sensitive, and articulate guide aboard—a voyage not to be missed.
In between, many books are considered, some in introductions—to such classics as Walden, The Portrait of a Lady, and The Mabinogion—and many more in reviews, usually for The New Yorker. Ralph Waldo Emerson and the five Biblical books of Moses come in for appraisal, along with Uncle Tom’s Cabin and The Wizard of Oz. Contemporary American and English writers—Colson Whitehead, E. L. Doctorow, Don DeLillo, Norman Rush, William Trevor, A. S. Byatt, Muriel Spark, Ian McEwan—receive attentive and appreciative reviews, as do Rohinton Mistry, Salman Rushdie, Peter Carey, Margaret Atwood, Gabriel García Márquez, Haruki Murakami, Günter Grass, and Orhan Pamuk. In factual waters, Mr. Updike ponders the sinking of the Lusitania and the “unsinkable career” of Coco Chanel, the adventures of Lord Byron and Iris Murdoch, the sexual revolution and the advent of female Biblical scholars, and biographies of Robert Frost, Sinclair Lewis, Marcel Proust, and Søren Kierkegaard.
Reading Due Considerations is like taking a cruise that calls at many ports with a witty, sensitive, and articulate guide aboard—a voyage not to be missed.
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18Big Little Book On EIGRP: EIGRP Refresh In Minutes
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19Silence on the Wire: A Field Guide to Passive Reconnaissance and Indirect Attacks
There are many ways that a potential attacker can intercept information, or learn more about the sender, as the information travels over a network. Silence on the Wire uncovers these silent attacks so that system administrators can defend against them, as well as better understand and monitor their systems.
Silence on the Wire dissects several unique and fascinating security and privacy problems associated with the technologies and protocols used in everyday computing, and shows how to use this knowledge to learn more about others or to better defend systems. By taking an indepth look at modern computing, from hardware on up, the book helps the system administrator to better understand security issues, and to approach networking from a new, more creative perspective. The sys admin can apply this knowledge to network monitoring, policy enforcement, evidence analysis, IDS, honeypots, firewalls, and forensics.
Silence on the Wire dissects several unique and fascinating security and privacy problems associated with the technologies and protocols used in everyday computing, and shows how to use this knowledge to learn more about others or to better defend systems. By taking an indepth look at modern computing, from hardware on up, the book helps the system administrator to better understand security issues, and to approach networking from a new, more creative perspective. The sys admin can apply this knowledge to network monitoring, policy enforcement, evidence analysis, IDS, honeypots, firewalls, and forensics.
20Evil by Design: Interaction Design to Lead Us Into Temptation
How to make customers feel good about doing what you want
Learn how companies make us feel good about doing what they want. Approaching persuasive design from the dark side, this book melds psychology, marketing, and design concepts to show why we're susceptible to certain persuasive techniques. Packed with examples from every nook and cranny of the web, it provides easily digestible and applicable patterns for putting these design techniques to work. Organized by the seven deadly sins, it includes:
Pride -- use social proof to position your product in line with your visitors' values Sloth -- build a path of least resistance that leads users where you want them to go Gluttony -- escalate customers' commitment and use loss aversion to keep them there Anger -- understand the power of metaphysical arguments and anonymity Envy -- create a culture of status around your product and feed aspirational desires Lust -- turn desire into commitment by using emotion to defeat rational behavior Greed -- keep customers engaged by reinforcing the behaviors you desire Now you too can leverage human fallibility to create powerful persuasive interfaces that people will love to use -- but will you use your new knowledge for good or evil? Learn more on the companion website, evilbydesign.info.
Learn how companies make us feel good about doing what they want. Approaching persuasive design from the dark side, this book melds psychology, marketing, and design concepts to show why we're susceptible to certain persuasive techniques. Packed with examples from every nook and cranny of the web, it provides easily digestible and applicable patterns for putting these design techniques to work. Organized by the seven deadly sins, it includes:
Pride -- use social proof to position your product in line with your visitors' values Sloth -- build a path of least resistance that leads users where you want them to go Gluttony -- escalate customers' commitment and use loss aversion to keep them there Anger -- understand the power of metaphysical arguments and anonymity Envy -- create a culture of status around your product and feed aspirational desires Lust -- turn desire into commitment by using emotion to defeat rational behavior Greed -- keep customers engaged by reinforcing the behaviors you desire Now you too can leverage human fallibility to create powerful persuasive interfaces that people will love to use -- but will you use your new knowledge for good or evil? Learn more on the companion website, evilbydesign.info.
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21Learn Ethical Hacking from Scratch: Your stepping stone to penetration testing
22Network Architect's Handbook: An expert-led journey to building a successful career as a network architect
Follow a step-by-step roadmap to developing essential competencies in network architecture design, relationship management, systems, and services, coupled with certification guidance and expert tipsKey FeaturesGrasp the big picture of information technology infrastructure to become a successful network architectOvercome challenges to improve network performance and configuration managementAdvance your career by improving your skills using real-life examples and practical advice from an industry expertPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionBecoming a network architect is challenging—it demands hands-on engineering skills, collaboration with internal teams and C-Suite stakeholders, as well as adeptly managing external entities like vendors and service providers. The author taps into his extensive background in IT and security to help you gain a detailed understanding of the network architect's role and guide you in evolving into an effective network architect within an organization, fostering seamless communication with leadership teams and other stakeholders.Starting with a clear definition of the network architect’s role, this book lays out a roadmap and discusses the attributes and mindset for success. You’ll explore network architect design, physical infrastructure routing and switching, and network services such as DNS, MLAG, and service insertion. You’ll also gain insights into the necessary skills and typical daily challenges faced by network architects. And to thoroughly prepare you to advance in your career, this handbook covers certifications and associated training for maintaining relevance in an organization, along with common interview questions for a network architect's position.By the end of this book, you’ll be armed with essential concepts, techniques, and newfound skills to pursue a career as a network architect.What you will learnExamine the role of a network architectUnderstand the key design makers in an organizationChoose the best strategies to meet stakeholder needsBe well-versed with networking conceptsPrepare for a network architect position interviewDistinguish the different IT architects in an organizationIdentify relevant certification for network architectsUnderstand the various de facto network/fabric architect models used todayWho this book is forThis book is for network engineers and technicians aspiring to transition into the role of a network architect. Whether you are at the beginning of your journey or seeking guidance along the path, this book will support you with its deep coverage of key aspects such as design concepts, architectural requirements, relevant experience, certifications, and advanced education with a special emphasis on cloud best practices. A practical understanding of IT networking is necessary to get the most out of this book.Table of ContentsUnderstanding the Network Architect's RoleNetwork Architect in an OrganizationRoadmap to Becoming a Network ArchitectAttributes of a Network ArchitectThe Mindset of the Network Architect – the Principles of DesignFoundations of Network Architect – Part 1: Route/SwitchFoundations of Network Architecture – Part 2: Network ServicesFoundations of Network AutomationParadigm Shift to Cloud ComputingPreparing for Certifications and Cracking the Job InterviewThe Skills to Become a Better Network Architect and Overcome Daily ChallengesAdditional Information and Recommended Books
23VPNs and Nat for Cisco Networks: A CCIE V5 Guide to Tunnels, Dmvpn, VPNs and Nat
This book covers the CCIE v5 topics for tunnelling, DMVPN (Dynamic Multipoint VPN), VPNs, and NAT. It will show you how to create a network from the beginning, starting with basic GRE tunnels, and working up towards a phase 3 DMVPN solution for both IPv4 and IPv6 traffic. Using EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP, you will create a scalable, secure network, implementing Quality of Service along the way. This volume also covers IPv6 transition mechanisms, such as 6over4, 6to4, 6RD and ISTAP, and IPv6 for NAT.
24Blue Orchid Password Keeper Internet Password Book: “Find it Fast” Passwords Logbook with Big Alphabetical Tabs and Discreet Cover, Plus Sections to ... Passwords Organizer for Teens to Seniors
Happier You! Now you'll know exactly where that password is and how to “Find it Fast” with your new alphabetically tabbed Logbook. Organized you!... All your important website info, usernames and passwords in one convenient desktop or carry along compact journal.And there's more... You have a compact Social Media Quick Find section in the front! PLUS BONUS SECTIONS for important phone numbers and addresses. There are pages to log your model/serial number and warranty info of equipment, and a reminder section to the location of all your important papers and documents.This is a great value for you, and it's a helpfully thoughtful gift to give. Prying eyes about? We included easy encryption tips to quickly secure your passwords. So easy a caveman can do it. And finally there's a quick reference calendar section through 2025.Perfectly sized for your home, office, briefcase or backpacking adventures. This little password notebook will help you lock out the hackers, sweep away the clutter and button up the details. Tap the Amazon buy button and be that organized computer boss you were meant to be.😄✔Book title is discreetly included on the spine✔150 Pages of quality, light cream colored paper✔Premium and elegant glossy finish cover✔Alphabetized edge tabs to fast find your entries✔28 entries per primary letter: 4 easy to read and write in large print pages (12 entries), plus 2 compact pages (16 entries)✔Quick Find Social Media section✔Perfect 6”x9” size for home or travel✔Includes simple Password security tips✔Handy Important Contacts section✔Reminder section for Location of Important Documents✔Equipment Inventory section✔2020-2025 quick reference calendar✔Everyone has computers so makes a beautiful and thoughtful gift
25Essential System Administration: Tools and Techniques for Linux and Unix Administration
Essential System Administration,3rd Edition is the definitive guide for Unix system administration, covering all the fundamental and essential tasks required to run such divergent Unix systems as AIX, FreeBSD, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Tru64 and more. Essential System Administration provides a clear, concise, practical guide to the real-world issues that anyone responsible for a Unix system faces daily.
The new edition of this indispensable reference has been fully updated for all the latest operating systems. Even more importantly, it has been extensively revised and expanded to consider the current system administrative topics that administrators need most. Essential System Administration,3rd Edition covers: DHCP, USB devices, the latest automation tools, SNMP and network management, LDAP, PAM, and recent security tools and techniques.
Essential System Administration is comprehensive. But what has made this book the guide system administrators turn to over and over again is not just the sheer volume of valuable information it provides, but the clear, useful way the information is presented. It discusses the underlying higher-level concepts, but it also provides the details of the procedures needed to carry them out. It is not organized around the features of the Unix operating system, but around the various facets of a system administrator's job. It describes all the usual administrative tools that Unix provides, but it also shows how to use them intelligently and efficiently.
Whether you use a standalone Unix system, routinely provide administrative support for a larger shared system, or just want an understanding of basic administrative functions, Essential System Administration is for you. This comprehensive and invaluable book combines the author's years of practical experience with technical expertise to help you manage Unix systems as productively and painlessly as possible.
The new edition of this indispensable reference has been fully updated for all the latest operating systems. Even more importantly, it has been extensively revised and expanded to consider the current system administrative topics that administrators need most. Essential System Administration,3rd Edition covers: DHCP, USB devices, the latest automation tools, SNMP and network management, LDAP, PAM, and recent security tools and techniques.
Essential System Administration is comprehensive. But what has made this book the guide system administrators turn to over and over again is not just the sheer volume of valuable information it provides, but the clear, useful way the information is presented. It discusses the underlying higher-level concepts, but it also provides the details of the procedures needed to carry them out. It is not organized around the features of the Unix operating system, but around the various facets of a system administrator's job. It describes all the usual administrative tools that Unix provides, but it also shows how to use them intelligently and efficiently.
Whether you use a standalone Unix system, routinely provide administrative support for a larger shared system, or just want an understanding of basic administrative functions, Essential System Administration is for you. This comprehensive and invaluable book combines the author's years of practical experience with technical expertise to help you manage Unix systems as productively and painlessly as possible.
26MIS (MindTap Course List)
Bidgoli's MIS 11 delivers a thorough introduction to MIS with the most practical and current coverage available. It presents the latest developments in cloud computing, AR/VR/MR, quantum computing, blockchain, strategic information systems, data lakes, digital citizenship, low code and no code, metaverse platforms and NFTs. Key concepts and skills within each case study and information box are tagged to the corresponding AASCB standards. The robust MindTap digital learning experience includes Use It activities that give students immediate feedback and "You Make the Decision" interactive case studies that place them in role of decision-maker. A micro-course on SQL fundamentals gives students hands-on coding experience. In addition, the author's daily social media posts provide updates on IS/IT applications, new developments, breaking news and IT Jobs -- bringing up-to-the-minute currency to your lectures.
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27Linux Server Hacks, Volume Two: Tips & Tools for Connecting, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting
Today's system administrators deal with a vast number of situations, operating systems, software packages, and problems. Those who are in the know have kept their copy of Linux Server Hacks close at hand to ease their burden. And while this helps, it's not enough: any sys admin knows there are many more hacks, cool tips, and ways of solving problems than can fit in a single volume (one that mere mortals can lift, that is).
Which is why we created Linux Server Hacks, Volume Two, a second collection of incredibly useful tips and tricks for finding and using dozens of open source tools you can apply to solve your sys admin problems. The power and flexibility of Linux and Open Source means that there is an astounding amount of great software out there waiting to be applied to your sys admin problems -- if only you knew about it and had enough information to get started. Hence, Linux Server Hacks, Volume Two.
This handy reference offers 100 completely new server management tips and techniques designed to improve your productivity and sharpen your administrative skills. Each hack represents a clever way to accomplish a specific task, saving you countless hours of searching for the right answer. No more sifting through man pages, HOWTO websites, or source code comments -- the only resource you need is right here. And you don't have to be a system administrator with hundreds of boxen to get something useful from this book as many of the hacks apply equally well to a single system or a home network.
Compiled by experts, these hacks not only give you the step-by-step instructions necessary to implement the software, but they also provide the context to truly enable you to learn the technology. Topics include:
Authentication
Remote GUI connectivity
Storage management
File sharing and synchronizing resources
Security/lockdown instruction
Log files and monitoring
Troubleshooting
System rescue, recovery, and repair
Whether they help you recover lost data, collect information from distributed clients, or synchronize administrative environments, the solutions found in Linux Server Hacks, Volume Two will simplify your life as a system administrator.
Which is why we created Linux Server Hacks, Volume Two, a second collection of incredibly useful tips and tricks for finding and using dozens of open source tools you can apply to solve your sys admin problems. The power and flexibility of Linux and Open Source means that there is an astounding amount of great software out there waiting to be applied to your sys admin problems -- if only you knew about it and had enough information to get started. Hence, Linux Server Hacks, Volume Two.
This handy reference offers 100 completely new server management tips and techniques designed to improve your productivity and sharpen your administrative skills. Each hack represents a clever way to accomplish a specific task, saving you countless hours of searching for the right answer. No more sifting through man pages, HOWTO websites, or source code comments -- the only resource you need is right here. And you don't have to be a system administrator with hundreds of boxen to get something useful from this book as many of the hacks apply equally well to a single system or a home network.
Compiled by experts, these hacks not only give you the step-by-step instructions necessary to implement the software, but they also provide the context to truly enable you to learn the technology. Topics include:
Authentication
Remote GUI connectivity
Storage management
File sharing and synchronizing resources
Security/lockdown instruction
Log files and monitoring
Troubleshooting
System rescue, recovery, and repair
Whether they help you recover lost data, collect information from distributed clients, or synchronize administrative environments, the solutions found in Linux Server Hacks, Volume Two will simplify your life as a system administrator.
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28MIS
Learn Management Information Systems YOUR Way with MIS! MIS's easy-reference style presents course content through visually engaging chapters as well as Chapter Review Cards that consolidate the best review material into a ready-made study tool. With the textbook or on its own, MIS MindTap allows you to learn on your terms. Read or listen to chapters and study with the aid of videos, flashcards and practice quizzes. Stay current on MIS trends with RSS Feeds. Track your scores and stay motivated toward your goals. Whether you have more work to do or are ahead of the curve, you'll know where you need to focus your efforts. And the MindTap Green Dot will charge your confidence along the way. When it's time to study, everything you've flagged or noted can be gathered into a study guide you can organize.
29Microsoft SharePoint 2016 Introduction Quick Reference Guide - Windows Version (Cheat Sheet of Instructions & Tips - Laminated Card)
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30People I Want to Punch in the Face: Best Gag Gift, Notebook, Journal, Diary, Doodle Book (110 Pages, Blank, 6 x 9) (Awesome Notebooks)
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31Linux Network Administrator's Guide
The Linux Network Administrator's Guide, Third Edition dispenses all the practical advice you need to join a network. Along with some hardware considerations, this highly acclaimed guide takes an in-depth look at all of the essential networking software that comes with the operating system--including basic infrastructure (TCP/IP, wireless networking, firewalling) and the most popular services on Linux systems.
But as the follow-up to a classic, the third edition of the Linux Network Administrator's Guide does more than just spruce up the basics. It also provides the very latest information on the following cutting-edge services:
Wireless hubs
OpenLDAP
FreeS/WAN
IMAP
Spam filtering
OpenSSH
BIND
IPv6
Featuring a litany of insider tips and techniques, the Linux Network Administrator's Guide, Third Edition is an invaluable companion for any network administrator interested in integrating Linux into their Windows environment Authored by Terry Dawson, Tony Bautts, and Gregor N. Purdy, the Linux Network Administrator's Guide, Third Edition emerged from the Linux Documentation Project (LDP). The LDP's goal is to centralize all of the issues of Linux documentation, ranging from online documentation topics such as installing, using, and running Linux.
But as the follow-up to a classic, the third edition of the Linux Network Administrator's Guide does more than just spruce up the basics. It also provides the very latest information on the following cutting-edge services:
Wireless hubs
OpenLDAP
FreeS/WAN
IMAP
Spam filtering
OpenSSH
BIND
IPv6
Featuring a litany of insider tips and techniques, the Linux Network Administrator's Guide, Third Edition is an invaluable companion for any network administrator interested in integrating Linux into their Windows environment Authored by Terry Dawson, Tony Bautts, and Gregor N. Purdy, the Linux Network Administrator's Guide, Third Edition emerged from the Linux Documentation Project (LDP). The LDP's goal is to centralize all of the issues of Linux documentation, ranging from online documentation topics such as installing, using, and running Linux.
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32BGP for Cisco Networks: A CCIE v5 guide to the Border Gateway Protocol (Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching v5.0)
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33Handwriting Practice Paper: ABC Kids, Notebook with Dotted Lined Sheets for K-3 Students, 100 Pages, 8.5x11 Inches
A colorful design that might make handwriting practice a little more fun for your children or students.
Features:
100 pages, white paper Glossy paperback cover Large 8.5x11 inches to make it easier for young children to practice writing
Features:
100 pages, white paper Glossy paperback cover Large 8.5x11 inches to make it easier for young children to practice writing
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34MPLS for Cisco Networks (Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching v5.0 Book 2)
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35The Browser Hacker's Handbook
Hackers exploit browser vulnerabilities to attack deep within networksThe Browser Hacker's Handbook gives a practical understanding of hacking the everyday web browser and using it as a beachhead to launch further attacks deep into corporate networks. Written by a team of highly experienced computer security experts, the handbook provides hands-on tutorials exploring a range of current attack methods.
The web browser has become the most popular and widely used computer "program" in the world. As the gateway to the Internet, it is part of the storefront to any business that operates online, but it is also one of the most vulnerable entry points of any system. With attacks on the rise, companies are increasingly employing browser-hardening techniques to protect the unique vulnerabilities inherent in all currently used browsers. The Browser Hacker's Handbook thoroughly covers complex security issues and explores relevant topics such as:
Bypassing the Same Origin Policy ARP spoofing, social engineering, and phishing to access browsers DNS tunneling, attacking web applications, and proxying--all from the browser Exploiting the browser and its ecosystem (plugins and extensions) Cross-origin attacks, including Inter-protocol Communication and Exploitation The Browser Hacker's Handbook is written with a professional security engagement in mind. Leveraging browsers as pivot points into a target's network should form an integral component into any social engineering or red-team security assessment. This handbook provides a complete methodology to understand and structure your next browser penetration test.
The web browser has become the most popular and widely used computer "program" in the world. As the gateway to the Internet, it is part of the storefront to any business that operates online, but it is also one of the most vulnerable entry points of any system. With attacks on the rise, companies are increasingly employing browser-hardening techniques to protect the unique vulnerabilities inherent in all currently used browsers. The Browser Hacker's Handbook thoroughly covers complex security issues and explores relevant topics such as:
Bypassing the Same Origin Policy ARP spoofing, social engineering, and phishing to access browsers DNS tunneling, attacking web applications, and proxying--all from the browser Exploiting the browser and its ecosystem (plugins and extensions) Cross-origin attacks, including Inter-protocol Communication and Exploitation The Browser Hacker's Handbook is written with a professional security engagement in mind. Leveraging browsers as pivot points into a target's network should form an integral component into any social engineering or red-team security assessment. This handbook provides a complete methodology to understand and structure your next browser penetration test.
36From Gutenberg to Google: The History of Our Future
Network revolutions of the past have shaped the present and set the stage for the revolution we are experiencing today
In an era of seemingly instant change, it's easy to think that today's revolutions--in communications, business, and many areas of daily life--are unprecedented. Today's changes may be new and may be happening faster than ever before. But our ancestors at times were just as bewildered by rapid upheavals in what we now call "networks"--the physical links that bind any society together.
In this fascinating book, former FCC chairman Tom Wheeler brings to life the two great network revolutions of the past and uses them to help put in perspective the confusion, uncertainty, and even excitement most people face today. The first big network revolution was the invention of movable-type printing in the fifteenth century. This book, its millions of predecessors, and even such broad trends as the Reformation, the Renaissance, and the multiple scientific revolutions of the past 500 years would not have been possible without that one invention. The second revolution came with the invention of the telegraph early in the nineteenth century. Never before had people been able to communicate over long distances faster than a horse could travel. Along with the development of the world's first high-speed network--the railroad--the telegraph upended centuries of stability and literally redrew the map of the world.
Wheeler puts these past revolutions into the perspective of today, when rapid-fire changes in networking are upending the nature of work, personal privacy, education, the media, and nearly every other aspect of modern life. But he doesn't leave it there. Outlining "What's Next," he describes how artificial intelligence, virtual reality, blockchain, and the need for cybersecurity are laying the foundation for a third network revolution.
In an era of seemingly instant change, it's easy to think that today's revolutions--in communications, business, and many areas of daily life--are unprecedented. Today's changes may be new and may be happening faster than ever before. But our ancestors at times were just as bewildered by rapid upheavals in what we now call "networks"--the physical links that bind any society together.
In this fascinating book, former FCC chairman Tom Wheeler brings to life the two great network revolutions of the past and uses them to help put in perspective the confusion, uncertainty, and even excitement most people face today. The first big network revolution was the invention of movable-type printing in the fifteenth century. This book, its millions of predecessors, and even such broad trends as the Reformation, the Renaissance, and the multiple scientific revolutions of the past 500 years would not have been possible without that one invention. The second revolution came with the invention of the telegraph early in the nineteenth century. Never before had people been able to communicate over long distances faster than a horse could travel. Along with the development of the world's first high-speed network--the railroad--the telegraph upended centuries of stability and literally redrew the map of the world.
Wheeler puts these past revolutions into the perspective of today, when rapid-fire changes in networking are upending the nature of work, personal privacy, education, the media, and nearly every other aspect of modern life. But he doesn't leave it there. Outlining "What's Next," he describes how artificial intelligence, virtual reality, blockchain, and the need for cybersecurity are laying the foundation for a third network revolution.
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37JUNOS Cookbook (Cookbooks (O'Reilly))
The Juniper Networks routing platforms are becoming the go-to solution for core, edge, metro and remote office networks, and JUNOS software is behind it all. The operating system is so full of industrial-strength routing protocols and IP innovations that those treading into the world of JUNOS will need clarification, explanation, and a showcase example or two. Look no further. This JUNOS Cookbook provides it all and more.
Yes, you can mine through the 5,000 pages of documentation or take a two-thousand-dollar training course, but JUNOS's interprocess sophistication can be baffling unless you know the shortcuts and tricks, as well as those rays of illuminating comprehension that can come only from those who live with it. JUNOS Cookbook is the first comprehensive book about JUNOS software and it provides over 200 time-saving step-by-step techniques including discussions about the processes and alternative ways to perform the same task. It's been tested and tech-reviewed by field engineers who know how to take JUNOS out for a spin and it's applicable to the entire line of M-, T-, and J-series routers. JUNOS Cookbook will not only pay for itself the first few times you use it, it will make your network easier to manage and update.
"Aviva Garrett has done a tremendous job of distilling the features of JUNOS software in a form that will be useful for a wide audience-students, field engineers, network architects, and other networking professionals alike will benefit from this book. For many people, this is the only book on JUNOS they will need." Pradeep Sindhu, CTO and Founder, Juniper Networks
"This cookbook is superb. Aviva Garrett has masterfully assembled a complete set of practical real-world examples with step-by-step instructions. Security, management, routing: it's all here!" Stephen Gill, Research Fellow, Team Cymru
"A technical time-saver for any NOC or SOC working with JUNOS. It's clear, concise, and informative recipes are are an invaluable resource. " Scott A. McIntyre, Security Officer, XS4ALL Internet B.V
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38Learn Cisco Network Administration in a Month of Lunches
Summary
Learn Cisco Network Administration in a Month of Lunches is a tutorial designed for beginners who want to learn how to administer Cisco switches and routers. Just set aside one hour a day (lunchtime would be perfect) for a month, and you'll start learning practical Cisco Network administration skills faster than you ever thought possible.
Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.
About the Technology
Cisco's ultrareliable routers and switches are the backbone of millions of networks, but "set and forget" is not an acceptable attitude. Fortunately, you don't have to be an old-time administrator to set up and maintain a Cisco-based network. With a handful of techniques, a little practice, and this book, you can keep your system in top shape.
About the Book
Learn Cisco Network Administration in a Month of Lunches is designed for occasional and full-time network administrators using Cisco hardware. In 22 bite-sized lessons, you'll learn practical techniques for setting up a Cisco network and making sure that it never fails. Real-world labs start with configuring your first switch and guide you through essential commands, protocols, dynamic routing tricks, and more.
What's Inside
Understand your Cisco network, including the difference between routers and switches
Configure VLANs and VLAN trunks
Secure your network
Connect and configure routers and switches
Establish good maintenance habits
About the Reader
This book is written for readers with no previous experience with Cisco networking.
About the Author
Ben Piper is an IT consultant who holds numerous Cisco, Citrix, and Microsoft certifications including the Cisco CCNA and CCNP. He has created many video courses on networking, Cisco CCNP certification, Puppet, and Windows Server Administration.
Table of Contents
Before you begin
What is a Cisco network?
A crash course on Cisco's Internetwork Operating System
Managing switch ports
Securing ports by using the Port Security feature
Managing virtual LANs (VLANs)
Breaking the VLAN barrier by using switched virtual interfaces
IP address assignment by using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Securing the network by using IP access control lists
Connecting switches using trunk links
Automatically configuring VLANs using the VLAN Trunking Protocol
Protecting against bridging loops by using the Spanning Tree Protocol
Optimizing network performance by using port channels
Making the network scalable by connecting routers and switches together
Manually directing traffic using the IP routing table
A dynamic routing protocols crash course
Tracking down devices
Securing Cisco devices
Facilitating troubleshooting using logging and debugging
Recovering from disaster
Performance and health checklist
Next steps
Learn Cisco Network Administration in a Month of Lunches is a tutorial designed for beginners who want to learn how to administer Cisco switches and routers. Just set aside one hour a day (lunchtime would be perfect) for a month, and you'll start learning practical Cisco Network administration skills faster than you ever thought possible.
Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.
About the Technology
Cisco's ultrareliable routers and switches are the backbone of millions of networks, but "set and forget" is not an acceptable attitude. Fortunately, you don't have to be an old-time administrator to set up and maintain a Cisco-based network. With a handful of techniques, a little practice, and this book, you can keep your system in top shape.
About the Book
Learn Cisco Network Administration in a Month of Lunches is designed for occasional and full-time network administrators using Cisco hardware. In 22 bite-sized lessons, you'll learn practical techniques for setting up a Cisco network and making sure that it never fails. Real-world labs start with configuring your first switch and guide you through essential commands, protocols, dynamic routing tricks, and more.
What's Inside
Understand your Cisco network, including the difference between routers and switches
Configure VLANs and VLAN trunks
Secure your network
Connect and configure routers and switches
Establish good maintenance habits
About the Reader
This book is written for readers with no previous experience with Cisco networking.
About the Author
Ben Piper is an IT consultant who holds numerous Cisco, Citrix, and Microsoft certifications including the Cisco CCNA and CCNP. He has created many video courses on networking, Cisco CCNP certification, Puppet, and Windows Server Administration.
Table of Contents
Before you begin
What is a Cisco network?
A crash course on Cisco's Internetwork Operating System
Managing switch ports
Securing ports by using the Port Security feature
Managing virtual LANs (VLANs)
Breaking the VLAN barrier by using switched virtual interfaces
IP address assignment by using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Securing the network by using IP access control lists
Connecting switches using trunk links
Automatically configuring VLANs using the VLAN Trunking Protocol
Protecting against bridging loops by using the Spanning Tree Protocol
Optimizing network performance by using port channels
Making the network scalable by connecting routers and switches together
Manually directing traffic using the IP routing table
A dynamic routing protocols crash course
Tracking down devices
Securing Cisco devices
Facilitating troubleshooting using logging and debugging
Recovering from disaster
Performance and health checklist
Next steps
39SharePoint For Dummies
Become a SharePoint power user with this quick-and-easy guide to its many featuresSharePoint For Dummies is your trusted instruction manual as you learn to create sites, upload and manage documents, collaborate with coworkers, and streamline workflows. Updated to include new AI functionality with Copilot, this edition walks you through the steps you'll need to take to customize SharePoint and take advantage of all it has to offer. You'll also learn how to integrate SharePoint with the tools you already use, so it's easy and seamless to make the shift to online file sharing and version control. You can manage who has access to view and edit files, and you can track, automate, and summarize content―all with this powerful Microsoft platform, and SharePoint For Dummies as your guide. Learn what SharePoint does and discover features that can improve your processesIntegrate Microsoft's AI Copilot to do more with SharepointCustomize your SharePoint sites by applying styles and custom layoutsImprove collaboration and boost efficiency with advanced SharePoint featuresThis easy-to-follow book is a must for anyone looking for quick answers to SharePoint questions―whether you have experience with SharePoint or are just getting started.
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40Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Step by Step
The smart way to learn Microsoft SharePoint 2013—one step at a time!
Experience learning made easy—and quickly teach yourself how to boost team collaboration with SharePoint 2013. With Step by Step, you set the pace—building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them!
Customize your team site’s layout, features, and apps
Manage and share ideas, documents, and data
Capture and organize content into lists and libraries
Automate business processes with built-in workflows
Use social features to communicate and collaborate
Publish content using enhanced web content management
Experience learning made easy—and quickly teach yourself how to boost team collaboration with SharePoint 2013. With Step by Step, you set the pace—building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them!
Customize your team site’s layout, features, and apps
Manage and share ideas, documents, and data
Capture and organize content into lists and libraries
Automate business processes with built-in workflows
Use social features to communicate and collaborate
Publish content using enhanced web content management
41Networking: A Beginner's Guide
42IPv6 for Beginners: Your Quick Guide for Learning the Fundamentals of the IPv6 Protocol in only one sitting (Computer Networking Series)
Start learning the ins and outs of the IPv6 Protocol with this book!If you are interested in IPv6 addresses and IPv6 Subnetting, then this book is for you. It will teach you the fundamentals. The ever growing number of Internet connected devices lead to the consumption of all IPv4 addresses. For that a new and better protocol was needed and the result is the IPv6 Protocol.The IPv6 protocol has its own advantages over the IPv4 Protocol, as it is faster and more secure. But you need to know how to configure a network with this type of address if you want to enjoy all these benefits.You will be able to enjoy all the major benefits of IPv6 if you read this book cover to cover. And you shouldn't worry about not understanding what is being written here.The book is made so every beginner gets a grasp of what the author is talking about. By reading it, you will:Understand the basic concept of how IPv6 worksFind out how Subnetting for IPv6 worksBe able to make the transition between IPv4 and IPv6Configure and use IPv6 on devicesNot to mention that you have an extra chapter that will show you how to configure a network with IPv6 on Routers and Windows devices.Grab a copy of this book today and start configuring a network with IPv6 addresses in no time.Topics covered in this Books: IPv6 Addressing, IPv6 Subnetting, IPv6 for Beginners, IPv6 to IPv4 Translation, IPv6 Link Local Addresses, Unicast, Multicast and Anycast via IPv6
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43Designing Intranets: Creating Sites that Work
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44The Collaborative Organization: A Strategic Guide to Solving Your Internal Business Challenges Using Emerging Social and Collaborative Tools
Solve problems, seize opportunities, and ignite innovation with a powerful collaborative technology business strategy ""A valuable strategic guide for organizations looking to tap the power of new social and collaborative tools to create more connected, engaged, and successful organizations."" -- Ed Coleman, Chairman and CEO, Unisys Corporation
While there are few guarantees in business these days, there is one simple truth we can all agree upon: Companies that embrace social and collaborative technologies and strategies stand the best chances of succeeding; those who don't will fail.
Still, the question remains: How do you get the most out of these world-changing tools and how do you develop strategies to succeed?
Jacob Morgan, the cofounder of Chess Media Group, says that you have to start where it all begins--with your employees--and in "The Collaborative Organization," he shows how to do it.
In this nuts-and-bolts guide, Morgan provides the information, insight, and strategic framework you need to use emergent collaborative software behind your company's firewall to solve business problems, unearth new opportunities, and drive innovation.
"The Collaborative Organization" takes you from the starting gate to the finish line of creating and executing a profit-driving, growthfocused strategy that leverages the power of social and collaborative technologies and strategies in your company. Learn all there is to know about: Using collaborative technology to transform your business Avoiding risks that come with making social technology part of your organizational DNA Choosing the right software and technologies for your specific needs Getting every employee on board Assessing your organization's collaborative readiness Building teams to lead collaboration Motivating employees to make social technologies part of their everyday routine Measuring and sustaining the success of your strategy
Dozens of case studies and contributions from companies from around the world, such as the Children's Hospital, the U.S. Department of State, UPS, Vanguard, and Pabst Brewing Co., clearly illustrate what works, what doesn't, and why.
Whether your company has 100 employees or 100,000, "The Collaborative Organization" gives you what you need to get everyone on board to foster lasting success and growth in today's uncertain but exciting business landscape.
While there are few guarantees in business these days, there is one simple truth we can all agree upon: Companies that embrace social and collaborative technologies and strategies stand the best chances of succeeding; those who don't will fail.
Still, the question remains: How do you get the most out of these world-changing tools and how do you develop strategies to succeed?
Jacob Morgan, the cofounder of Chess Media Group, says that you have to start where it all begins--with your employees--and in "The Collaborative Organization," he shows how to do it.
In this nuts-and-bolts guide, Morgan provides the information, insight, and strategic framework you need to use emergent collaborative software behind your company's firewall to solve business problems, unearth new opportunities, and drive innovation.
"The Collaborative Organization" takes you from the starting gate to the finish line of creating and executing a profit-driving, growthfocused strategy that leverages the power of social and collaborative technologies and strategies in your company. Learn all there is to know about: Using collaborative technology to transform your business Avoiding risks that come with making social technology part of your organizational DNA Choosing the right software and technologies for your specific needs Getting every employee on board Assessing your organization's collaborative readiness Building teams to lead collaboration Motivating employees to make social technologies part of their everyday routine Measuring and sustaining the success of your strategy
Dozens of case studies and contributions from companies from around the world, such as the Children's Hospital, the U.S. Department of State, UPS, Vanguard, and Pabst Brewing Co., clearly illustrate what works, what doesn't, and why.
Whether your company has 100 employees or 100,000, "The Collaborative Organization" gives you what you need to get everyone on board to foster lasting success and growth in today's uncertain but exciting business landscape.
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45Sharepoint 2016 for Dummies
Learn all the ins and outs of SharePoint 2016, launch your site, collaborate with coworkers, and go mobile There's no doubt about it, SharePoint is a complex creature. But when broken down into easily digestible chunks, it's not quite the beast it appears to be right out of the gate--that's where SharePoint 2016 For Dummies comes in! Written in plain English and free of intimidating jargon, this friendly, accessible guide starts out by showing you just what SharePoint 2016 is, translating the terminology, and explaining the tools. Then it helps you create a site, work with apps, and master basic SharePoint administration. Next, you'll learn to use SharePoint 2016 to get social, go mobile, manage content, and connect with others through working with Office 365, archiving documents, developing workflows, and so much more.
SharePoint is truly one of Microsoft's crown jewels. Launched in 2001, it offers organizations a secure place to store, organize, share, and access information under the Microsoft Office system umbrella--all in a single portal. Whether you're new to SharePoint 2016 or new to SharePoint altogether, SharePoint 2016 For Dummies is the fast and painless way to get a site up and running, branded, and populated with content. Plus, this new edition adds the need-to-know information for administrators, techsumers, and page admins who want to leverage the cloud-based features online, either as a standalone product or in conjunction with an existing SharePoint infrastructure.
Get up to speed with SharePoint 2016 and take advantage of new features Set up and effectively manage your SharePoint site Use SharePoint 2016 in the Cloud with SharePoint Online Leverage SharePoint 2016 capabilities to drive business value If you want to learn SharePoint from the ground up, get your site going, and start collaborating, SharePoint 2016 For Dummies will be the dog-eared reference you'll turn to again and again.
SharePoint is truly one of Microsoft's crown jewels. Launched in 2001, it offers organizations a secure place to store, organize, share, and access information under the Microsoft Office system umbrella--all in a single portal. Whether you're new to SharePoint 2016 or new to SharePoint altogether, SharePoint 2016 For Dummies is the fast and painless way to get a site up and running, branded, and populated with content. Plus, this new edition adds the need-to-know information for administrators, techsumers, and page admins who want to leverage the cloud-based features online, either as a standalone product or in conjunction with an existing SharePoint infrastructure.
Get up to speed with SharePoint 2016 and take advantage of new features Set up and effectively manage your SharePoint site Use SharePoint 2016 in the Cloud with SharePoint Online Leverage SharePoint 2016 capabilities to drive business value If you want to learn SharePoint from the ground up, get your site going, and start collaborating, SharePoint 2016 For Dummies will be the dog-eared reference you'll turn to again and again.
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46Amazon Web Services in Action
Summary
"Amazon Web Services in Action" introduces you to computing, storing, and networking in the AWS cloud. The book will teach you about the most important services on AWS. You will also learn about best practices regarding automation, security, high availability, and scalability.
Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.
About the Technology
Physical data centers require lots of equipment and take time and resources to manage. If you need a data center, but don't want to build your own, Amazon Web Services may be your solution. Whether you're analyzing real-time data, building software as a service, or running an e-commerce site, AWS offers you a reliable cloud-based platform with services that scale. All services are controllable via an API which allows you to automate your infrastructure.
About the Book
"Amazon Web Services in Action" introduces you to computing, storing, and networking in the AWS cloud. The book will teach you about the most important services on AWS. You will also learn about best practices regarding security, high availability and scalability.You'll start with a broad overview of cloud computing and AWS and learn how to spin-up servers manually and from the command line. You'll learn how to automate your infrastructure by programmatically calling the AWS API to control every part of AWS. You will be introduced to the concept of Infrastructure as Code with the help of AWS CloudFormation.You will learn about different approaches to deploy applications on AWS. You'll also learn how to secure your infrastructure by isolating networks, controlling traffic and managing access to AWS resources. Next, you'll learn options and techniques for storing your data. You will experience how to integrate AWS services into your own applications by the use of SDKs. Finally, this book teaches you how to design for high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability.
What's InsideOverview of cloud concepts and patternsManage servers on EC2 for cost-effectivenessInfrastructure automation with Infrastructure as Code (AWS CloudFormation)Deploy applications on AWSStore data on AWS: SQL, NoSQL, object storage and block storageIntegrate Amazon's pre-built servicesArchitect highly available and fault tolerant systems
About the Reader
Written for developers and DevOps engineers moving distributed applications to the AWS platform.
About the Authors
Andreas Wittig and Michael Wittig are software engineers and consultants focused on AWS and web development.
Table of ContentsPART 1 GETTING STARTEDWhat is Amazon Web Services?A simple example: WordPress in five minutesPART 2 BUILDING VIRTUAL INFRASTRUCTURE WITH SERVERS AND NETWORKINGUsing virtual servers: EC2Programming your infrastructure: the command line, SDKs, and CloudFormationAutomating deployment: CloudFormation, Elastic Beanstalk, and OpsWorksSecuring your system: IAM, security groups, and VPCPART 3 STORING DATA IN THE CLOUDStoring your objects: S3 and GlacierStoring your data on hard drives: EBS and instance storeUsing a relational database service: RDSProgramming for the NoSQL database service: DynamoDBPART 4 ARCHITECTING ON AWSAchieving high availability: availability zones, auto-scaling, and CloudWatchDecoupling your infrastructure: ELB and SQSDesigning for fault-toleranceScaling up and down: auto-scaling and CloudWatch
"Amazon Web Services in Action" introduces you to computing, storing, and networking in the AWS cloud. The book will teach you about the most important services on AWS. You will also learn about best practices regarding automation, security, high availability, and scalability.
Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.
About the Technology
Physical data centers require lots of equipment and take time and resources to manage. If you need a data center, but don't want to build your own, Amazon Web Services may be your solution. Whether you're analyzing real-time data, building software as a service, or running an e-commerce site, AWS offers you a reliable cloud-based platform with services that scale. All services are controllable via an API which allows you to automate your infrastructure.
About the Book
"Amazon Web Services in Action" introduces you to computing, storing, and networking in the AWS cloud. The book will teach you about the most important services on AWS. You will also learn about best practices regarding security, high availability and scalability.You'll start with a broad overview of cloud computing and AWS and learn how to spin-up servers manually and from the command line. You'll learn how to automate your infrastructure by programmatically calling the AWS API to control every part of AWS. You will be introduced to the concept of Infrastructure as Code with the help of AWS CloudFormation.You will learn about different approaches to deploy applications on AWS. You'll also learn how to secure your infrastructure by isolating networks, controlling traffic and managing access to AWS resources. Next, you'll learn options and techniques for storing your data. You will experience how to integrate AWS services into your own applications by the use of SDKs. Finally, this book teaches you how to design for high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability.
What's InsideOverview of cloud concepts and patternsManage servers on EC2 for cost-effectivenessInfrastructure automation with Infrastructure as Code (AWS CloudFormation)Deploy applications on AWSStore data on AWS: SQL, NoSQL, object storage and block storageIntegrate Amazon's pre-built servicesArchitect highly available and fault tolerant systems
About the Reader
Written for developers and DevOps engineers moving distributed applications to the AWS platform.
About the Authors
Andreas Wittig and Michael Wittig are software engineers and consultants focused on AWS and web development.
Table of ContentsPART 1 GETTING STARTEDWhat is Amazon Web Services?A simple example: WordPress in five minutesPART 2 BUILDING VIRTUAL INFRASTRUCTURE WITH SERVERS AND NETWORKINGUsing virtual servers: EC2Programming your infrastructure: the command line, SDKs, and CloudFormationAutomating deployment: CloudFormation, Elastic Beanstalk, and OpsWorksSecuring your system: IAM, security groups, and VPCPART 3 STORING DATA IN THE CLOUDStoring your objects: S3 and GlacierStoring your data on hard drives: EBS and instance storeUsing a relational database service: RDSProgramming for the NoSQL database service: DynamoDBPART 4 ARCHITECTING ON AWSAchieving high availability: availability zones, auto-scaling, and CloudWatchDecoupling your infrastructure: ELB and SQSDesigning for fault-toleranceScaling up and down: auto-scaling and CloudWatch
47Networking Made Easy: Get Yourself Connected (Computers Made Easy)
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48Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Plain & Simple
Get the full-color, visual guide that makes learning Microsoft SharePoint 2013 plain and simple! Follow the book's easy steps and screenshots and clear, concise language to learn the simplest ways to get things done.
Here's WHAT you'll learn:
Create libraries for all kinds of media
Share information in one location
Organize people and processes
Connect SharePoint to Microsoft Office with no fuss
Find things fast with the Search Center
Expand your community with social networking
Here's HOW you'll learn it:
Jump in wherever you need answers
Follow easy STEPS and SCREENSHOTS to see exactly what to do
Get handy TIPS for new techniques and shortcuts
Use TRY THIS! exercises to apply what you learn right away
Here's WHAT you'll learn:
Create libraries for all kinds of media
Share information in one location
Organize people and processes
Connect SharePoint to Microsoft Office with no fuss
Find things fast with the Search Center
Expand your community with social networking
Here's HOW you'll learn it:
Jump in wherever you need answers
Follow easy STEPS and SCREENSHOTS to see exactly what to do
Get handy TIPS for new techniques and shortcuts
Use TRY THIS! exercises to apply what you learn right away
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49Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Developer Reference
Design and develop great solutions using SharePoint 2013
Develop your business collaboration solutions quickly and effectively with the rich set of tools, classes, libraries, and controls available in Microsoft SharePoint 2013. With this practical reference, enterprise-development expert Paolo Pialorsi shows you how to extend and customize the SharePoint environment—and helps you sharpen your development skills. Ideal for ASP.NET developers with Microsoft .NET and C# knowledge.
Discover how to:
Create custom SharePoint apps and publish them in the Office Store
Orchestrate your workflows with the new Workflow Manager 1.0
Access and manage your SharePoint data with the REST APIs
Federate SharePoint with Windows Azure Access Control Services
Customize your SharePoint 2013 UI for a better user experience
Gain a thorough understanding of authentication and authorization
Develop your business collaboration solutions quickly and effectively with the rich set of tools, classes, libraries, and controls available in Microsoft SharePoint 2013. With this practical reference, enterprise-development expert Paolo Pialorsi shows you how to extend and customize the SharePoint environment—and helps you sharpen your development skills. Ideal for ASP.NET developers with Microsoft .NET and C# knowledge.
Discover how to:
Create custom SharePoint apps and publish them in the Office Store
Orchestrate your workflows with the new Workflow Manager 1.0
Access and manage your SharePoint data with the REST APIs
Federate SharePoint with Windows Azure Access Control Services
Customize your SharePoint 2013 UI for a better user experience
Gain a thorough understanding of authentication and authorization
50IPv6 Essentials
IPv6 Essentials, Second Edition provides a succinct, in-depth tour of all the new features and functions in IPv6. It guides you through everything you need to know to get started, including how to configure IPv6 on hosts and routers and which applications currently support IPv6. The new IPv6 protocols offers extended address space, scalability, improved support for security, real-time traffic support, and auto-configuration so that even a novice user can connect a machine to the Internet. Aimed at system and network administrators, engineers, network designers, and IT managers, this book will help you understand, plan for, design, and integrate IPv6 into your current IPv4 infrastructure.
Beginning with a short history of IPv6, author Silvia Hagen provides an overview of new functionality and discusses why we need IPv6. Hagen also shares exhaustive discussions of the new IPv6 header format and Extension Headers, IPv6 address and ICMPv6 message format, Security, QoS, Mobility and, last but not least, offers a Quick Start Guide for different operating systems. IPv6 Essentials, Second Edition also covers:
In-depth technical guide to IPv6 Mechanisms and Case Studies that show how to integrate IPv6 into your network without interruption of IPv4 services Routing protocols and upper layer protocols Security in IPv6: concepts and requirements. Includes the IPSEC framework and security elements available for authentication and encryption Quality of Service: covers the elements available for QoS in IPv6 and how they can be implemented Detailed discussion of DHCPv6 and Mobile IPv6 Discussion of migration cost and business case Getting started on different operating systems: Sun Solaris, Linux, BSD, Windows XP, and Cisco routers
Whether you're ready to start implementing IPv6 today or are planning your strategy for the future, IPv6 Essentials, Second Edition will provide the solid foundation you need to get started.
"Silvia's look at IPv6 is always refreshing as she translates complex technology features into business drivers and genuine end-user benefits to enable building new business concepts based on end to end models." Latif Ladid, President IPv6 Forum, Chair EU IPv6 Task Force
Beginning with a short history of IPv6, author Silvia Hagen provides an overview of new functionality and discusses why we need IPv6. Hagen also shares exhaustive discussions of the new IPv6 header format and Extension Headers, IPv6 address and ICMPv6 message format, Security, QoS, Mobility and, last but not least, offers a Quick Start Guide for different operating systems. IPv6 Essentials, Second Edition also covers:
In-depth technical guide to IPv6 Mechanisms and Case Studies that show how to integrate IPv6 into your network without interruption of IPv4 services Routing protocols and upper layer protocols Security in IPv6: concepts and requirements. Includes the IPSEC framework and security elements available for authentication and encryption Quality of Service: covers the elements available for QoS in IPv6 and how they can be implemented Detailed discussion of DHCPv6 and Mobile IPv6 Discussion of migration cost and business case Getting started on different operating systems: Sun Solaris, Linux, BSD, Windows XP, and Cisco routers
Whether you're ready to start implementing IPv6 today or are planning your strategy for the future, IPv6 Essentials, Second Edition will provide the solid foundation you need to get started.
"Silvia's look at IPv6 is always refreshing as she translates complex technology features into business drivers and genuine end-user benefits to enable building new business concepts based on end to end models." Latif Ladid, President IPv6 Forum, Chair EU IPv6 Task Force
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51SharePoint in Practice: Proven methods to engage your team & build your company portal.
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52SSH, The Secure Shell: The Definitive Guide
Secure your computer network with SSH! With transparent, strong encryption, reliable public-key authentication, and a highly configurable client/server architecture, SSH (Secure Shell) is a popular, robust, TCP/IP-based solution to many network security and privacy concerns. It supports secure remote logins, secure file transfer between computers, and a unique "tunneling" capability that adds encryption to otherwise insecure network applications. Best of all, SSH is free, with feature-filled commercial versions available as well.
SSH: The Secure Shell: The Definitive Guide covers the Secure Shell in detail for both system administrators and end users. It demystifies the SSH man pages and includes thorough coverage of:
SSH1, SSH2, OpenSSH, and F-Secure SSH for Unix, plus Windows and Macintosh products: the basics, the internals, and complex applications.
Configuring SSH servers and clients, both system-wide and per user, with recommended settings to maximize security.
Advanced key management using agents, agent forwarding, and forced commands.
Forwarding (tunneling) of TCP and X11 applications in depth, even in the presence of firewalls and network address translation (NAT).
Undocumented behaviors of popular SSH implementations.
Installing and maintaining SSH systems.
Whether you're communicating on a small LAN or across the Internet, SSH can ship your data from "here" to "there" efficiently and securely. So throw away those insecure .rhosts and hosts.equiv files, move up to SSH, and make your network a safe place to live and work.
SSH: The Secure Shell: The Definitive Guide covers the Secure Shell in detail for both system administrators and end users. It demystifies the SSH man pages and includes thorough coverage of:
SSH1, SSH2, OpenSSH, and F-Secure SSH for Unix, plus Windows and Macintosh products: the basics, the internals, and complex applications.
Configuring SSH servers and clients, both system-wide and per user, with recommended settings to maximize security.
Advanced key management using agents, agent forwarding, and forced commands.
Forwarding (tunneling) of TCP and X11 applications in depth, even in the presence of firewalls and network address translation (NAT).
Undocumented behaviors of popular SSH implementations.
Installing and maintaining SSH systems.
Whether you're communicating on a small LAN or across the Internet, SSH can ship your data from "here" to "there" efficiently and securely. So throw away those insecure .rhosts and hosts.equiv files, move up to SSH, and make your network a safe place to live and work.
53Linux Networking Cookbook
This soup-to-nuts collection of recipes covers everything you need to know to perform your job as a Linux network administrator, whether you're new to the job or have years of experience. With Linux Networking Cookbook, you'll dive straight into the gnarly hands-on work of building and maintaining a computer network.
Running a network doesn't mean you have all the answers. Networking is a complex subject with reams of reference material that's difficult to keep straight, much less remember. If you want a book that lays out the steps for specific tasks, that clearly explains the commands and configurations, and does not tax your patience with endless ramblings and meanderings into theory and obscure RFCs, this is the book for you.
You will find recipes for:
Building a gateway, firewall, and wireless access point on a Linux network Building a VoIP server with Asterisk Secure remote administration with SSH Building secure VPNs with OpenVPN, and a Linux PPTP VPN server Single sign-on with Samba for mixed Linux/Windows LANs Centralized network directory with OpenLDAP Network monitoring with Nagios or MRTG Getting acquainted with IPv6 Setting up hands-free networks installations of new systems Linux system administration via serial console And a lot more. Each recipe includes a clear, hands-on solution with tested code, plus a discussion on why it works. When you need to solve a network problem without delay, and don't have the time or patience to comb through reference books or the Web for answers, Linux Networking Cookbook gives you exactly what you need.
Running a network doesn't mean you have all the answers. Networking is a complex subject with reams of reference material that's difficult to keep straight, much less remember. If you want a book that lays out the steps for specific tasks, that clearly explains the commands and configurations, and does not tax your patience with endless ramblings and meanderings into theory and obscure RFCs, this is the book for you.
You will find recipes for:
Building a gateway, firewall, and wireless access point on a Linux network Building a VoIP server with Asterisk Secure remote administration with SSH Building secure VPNs with OpenVPN, and a Linux PPTP VPN server Single sign-on with Samba for mixed Linux/Windows LANs Centralized network directory with OpenLDAP Network monitoring with Nagios or MRTG Getting acquainted with IPv6 Setting up hands-free networks installations of new systems Linux system administration via serial console And a lot more. Each recipe includes a clear, hands-on solution with tested code, plus a discussion on why it works. When you need to solve a network problem without delay, and don't have the time or patience to comb through reference books or the Web for answers, Linux Networking Cookbook gives you exactly what you need.
54Bgp: Building Reliable Networks with the Border Gateway Protocol
55Juniper SRX Series
This complete field guide, authorized by Juniper Networks, is the perfect hands-on reference for deploying, configuring, and operating Juniper’s SRX Series networking device. Authors Brad Woodberg and Rob Cameron provide field-tested best practices for getting the most out of SRX deployments, based on their extensive field experience.
While their earlier book, Junos Security, covered the SRX platform, this book focuses on the SRX Series devices themselves. You'll learn how to use SRX gateways to address an array of network requirements—including IP routing, intrusion detection, attack mitigation, unified threat management, and WAN acceleration. Along with case studies and troubleshooting tips, each chapter provides study questions and lots of useful illustrations.
Explore SRX components, platforms, and various deployment scenarios
Learn best practices for configuring SRX’s core networking features
Leverage SRX system services to attain the best operational state
Deploy SRX in transparent mode to act as a Layer 2 bridge
Configure, troubleshoot, and deploy SRX in a highly available manner
Design and configure an effective security policy in your network
Implement and configure network address translation (NAT) types
Provide security against deep threats with AppSecure, intrusion protection services, and unified threat management tools
While their earlier book, Junos Security, covered the SRX platform, this book focuses on the SRX Series devices themselves. You'll learn how to use SRX gateways to address an array of network requirements—including IP routing, intrusion detection, attack mitigation, unified threat management, and WAN acceleration. Along with case studies and troubleshooting tips, each chapter provides study questions and lots of useful illustrations.
Explore SRX components, platforms, and various deployment scenarios
Learn best practices for configuring SRX’s core networking features
Leverage SRX system services to attain the best operational state
Deploy SRX in transparent mode to act as a Layer 2 bridge
Configure, troubleshoot, and deploy SRX in a highly available manner
Design and configure an effective security policy in your network
Implement and configure network address translation (NAT) types
Provide security against deep threats with AppSecure, intrusion protection services, and unified threat management tools
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56Big Little Book on Wi-Fi
57VPNs Illustrated: Tunnels, Vpns, and Ipsec: Tunnels, Vpns, and Ipsec
Virtual private networks (VPNs) based on the Internet instead of the traditional leased lines offer organizations of all sizes the promise of a low-cost, secure electronic network. However, using the Internet to carry sensitive information can present serious privacy and security problems. By explaining how VPNs actually work, networking expert Jon Snader shows software engineers and network administrators how to use tunneling, authentication, and encryption to create safe, effective VPNs for any environment. Using an example-driven approach, VPNs Illustrated explores how tunnels and VPNs function by observing their behavior on the wire. By learning to read and interpret various network traces, such as those produced by tcpdump, readers will be able to better understand and troubleshoot VPN and network behavior.
58Network Basics for Hackers: 3 Books in 1 A Comprehensive Exploration of Networks, Ethical Hacking Techniques, and Next-Gen Security Threats
Are you an aspiring cybersecurity enthusiast eager to dive deep into the world of hacking and network protection?Ever found yourself lost amidst the intricate webs of networks, yearning for a systematic pathway to decipher their secrets?Or perhaps you've always wanted to step confidently into the vast arena of ethical hacking, arming yourself with cutting-edge tools and techniques?Look no further; this book is your key!In the digital age, the field of cybersecurity has transcended beyond a mere profession; it's an art, a science, a necessity.Yet, the abundance of intricate networks and ever-evolving threats can be overwhelming. This book is meticulously crafted to escort you through this maze, equipping you with the arsenal to not just survive, but thrive.Here's a sneak peek into the treasure trove of insights you'll unearth:• Network Foundations Unveiled: Delve into the heart of networking basics, from TCP/IP to the myriad world of SCADA/ICS networks.• Analytical Mastery with Wireshark &tcpdump: Decode the mysteries of network analysis, unveiling vulnerabilities and potential threats.• Dive into WiFi& Bluetooth Networks: Navigate the intricacies of these ubiquitous networks, exploring both their marvels and pitfalls.• Protocol Deep Dive: From DNS to SMTP, unearth the nuts and bolts that hold the digital universe together, along with crafting bespoke Linux-based applications.• Leading-edge Network Adventures: Embark on expeditions into the realms of Car, Radio, and Industrial networks, pioneers in the modern cybersecurity landscape.• And an Ocean More!Envision a world where you're not just a passive observer but an active participant, molding, and shaping the digital landscape. Where each network, no matter how impervious, reveals its secrets to you. How transformative would it be to not just safeguard digital realms but also architect them?This holistic guide is more than just information; it's a voyage, inviting readers from all walks of life to immerse in the exhilarating world of hacking and network protection.Are you prepared to ascend into the echelons of elite hackers and network maestros?Scroll up, seize your guide, and embark on the expedition of a lifetime!
59LDAP System Administration
Be more productive and make your life easier. That's what LDAP System Administration is all about.
System administrators often spend a great deal of time managing configuration information located on many different machines: usernames, passwords, printer configurations, email client configurations, and network filesystem configurations, to name a few. LDAPv3 provides tools for centralizing all of the configuration information and placing it under your control. Rather than maintaining several administrative databases (NIS, Active Directory, Samba, and NFS configuration files), you can make changes in only one place and have all your systems immediately "see" the updated information.
Practically platform independent, this book uses the widely available, open source OpenLDAP 2 directory server as a premise for examples, showing you how to use it to help you manage your configuration information effectively and securely. OpenLDAP 2 ships with most Linux(R) distributions and Mac OS(R) X, and can be easily downloaded for most Unix-based systems. After introducing the workings of a directory service and the LDAP protocol, all aspects of building and installing OpenLDAP, plus key ancillary packages like SASL and OpenSSL, this book discusses:
Configuration and access control Distributed directories; replication and referral Using OpenLDAP to replace NIS Using OpenLDAP to manage email configurations Using LDAP for abstraction with FTP and HTTP servers, Samba, and Radius Interoperating with different LDAP servers, including Active Directory Programming using Net:: LDAP If you want to be a master of your domain, LDAP System Administration will help you get up and running quickly regardless of which LDAP version you use. After reading this book, even with no previous LDAP experience, you'll be able to integrate a directory server into essential network services such as mail, DNS, HTTP, and SMB/CIFS.
System administrators often spend a great deal of time managing configuration information located on many different machines: usernames, passwords, printer configurations, email client configurations, and network filesystem configurations, to name a few. LDAPv3 provides tools for centralizing all of the configuration information and placing it under your control. Rather than maintaining several administrative databases (NIS, Active Directory, Samba, and NFS configuration files), you can make changes in only one place and have all your systems immediately "see" the updated information.
Practically platform independent, this book uses the widely available, open source OpenLDAP 2 directory server as a premise for examples, showing you how to use it to help you manage your configuration information effectively and securely. OpenLDAP 2 ships with most Linux(R) distributions and Mac OS(R) X, and can be easily downloaded for most Unix-based systems. After introducing the workings of a directory service and the LDAP protocol, all aspects of building and installing OpenLDAP, plus key ancillary packages like SASL and OpenSSL, this book discusses:
Configuration and access control Distributed directories; replication and referral Using OpenLDAP to replace NIS Using OpenLDAP to manage email configurations Using LDAP for abstraction with FTP and HTTP servers, Samba, and Radius Interoperating with different LDAP servers, including Active Directory Programming using Net:: LDAP If you want to be a master of your domain, LDAP System Administration will help you get up and running quickly regardless of which LDAP version you use. After reading this book, even with no previous LDAP experience, you'll be able to integrate a directory server into essential network services such as mail, DNS, HTTP, and SMB/CIFS.
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60Wolves, Sheep, and Sheepdogs: A Leader's Guide to Information Security
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61Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Quick Reference Guide: Introduction (Cheat Sheet of Instructions, Tips & Shortcuts - Laminated Card)
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62Microsoft Sharepoint 2013 for Dummies
The bestselling guide on running SharePoint, now updated to cover all the new features of SharePoint 2013
SharePoint Portal Server is an essential part of the enterprise infrastructure for many businesses. Building on the success of previous versions of "SharePoint For Dummies," this new edition covers all the latest features of SharePoint 2013 and provides you with an easy-to-understand resource for making the most of all that this version has to offer. You'll learn how to get a site up and running, branded, and populated with content, workflow, and management. In addition, this new edition includes essential need-to-know information for administrators, techsumers, and page admins who want to leverage the cloud-hosted features online, either as a standalone product or in conjunction with an existing SharePoint infrastructure. Walks you through getting a SharePoint site up and running effectively and efficiently Explains ongoing site management and offers plenty of advice for administrators who want to leverage SharePoint and Office 365 in various ways Shows how to use SharePoint to leverage data centers and collaborate with both internal and external customers, including partners and clients
"SharePoint 2013 For Dummies" is essential reading if you want to make the most of this technology.
SharePoint Portal Server is an essential part of the enterprise infrastructure for many businesses. Building on the success of previous versions of "SharePoint For Dummies," this new edition covers all the latest features of SharePoint 2013 and provides you with an easy-to-understand resource for making the most of all that this version has to offer. You'll learn how to get a site up and running, branded, and populated with content, workflow, and management. In addition, this new edition includes essential need-to-know information for administrators, techsumers, and page admins who want to leverage the cloud-hosted features online, either as a standalone product or in conjunction with an existing SharePoint infrastructure. Walks you through getting a SharePoint site up and running effectively and efficiently Explains ongoing site management and offers plenty of advice for administrators who want to leverage SharePoint and Office 365 in various ways Shows how to use SharePoint to leverage data centers and collaborate with both internal and external customers, including partners and clients
"SharePoint 2013 For Dummies" is essential reading if you want to make the most of this technology.
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63Microsoft Sharepoint 2016 Step by Step
The quick way to learn Microsoft SharePoint 2016! This is learning made easy. Get more done quickly with SharePoint 2016, and empower your whole organization to do so, too. Jump in wherever you need answers-brisk lessons and full color screenshots show you exactly what to do, step by step. Create, edit, share, and manage documents, and use document collaboration in teams Create sites, organize them, and customize their layouts, features, and apps Efficiently organize content by using lists, libraries, and sites Manage site security, themes, templates, and content syndication Search for information and people, target your queries, and promote search results Manage projects by using SharePoint project sites Automate business processes by using workflows Communicate and collaborate via SharePoint's social features Use SharePoint with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and OneNote Look up just the tasks and lessons you need
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64Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Quick Reference Guide: Introduction (Cheat Sheet of Instructions, Tips & Shortcuts - Laminated Card)
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65PostgreSQL Administration Essentials
If you are a database administrator who needs to get to grips with PostgreSQL quickly and efficiently, then this book is for you. This book will also be highly beneficial if you are a project leader or a developer who is interested in knowing more about database systems or bottleneck detection, as it will enable you to work more closely and cooperatively with your administrators.
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66SharePoint Development with the SharePoint Framework: Design and implement state-of-the-art customizations for SharePoint
67Sharepoint for Dummies
All you need to know about SharePoint Online and SharePoint Server
SharePoint is an enterprise portal server living under the Microsoft Office umbrella. It can be used as a local installation (on-premises) or an online service. The SharePoint Online service comes bundled with Office 365. You can use SharePoint to aggregate sites, information, data, and applications into a single portal. SharePoint 2019 contains highly integrated features that allow you to work with it directly from other Office products such as Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and many others.
SharePoint For Dummies provides a thorough update on how to make the most of all the new SharePoint and Office features--while still building on the great and well-reviewed content in the prior editions. The book shows those new to SharePoint or new to SharePoint 2019 how to get up and running so that you and your team can become productive with this powerful tool.
Find high-level, need-to-know information for "techsumers", administrators, and admins Learn how SharePoint Online can get you started in minutes without the hassle and frustration of building out your own servers Find everything you need to know about the latest release of SharePoint Online and SharePoint Server Get your hands on the best guide on the market for SharePoint!
SharePoint is an enterprise portal server living under the Microsoft Office umbrella. It can be used as a local installation (on-premises) or an online service. The SharePoint Online service comes bundled with Office 365. You can use SharePoint to aggregate sites, information, data, and applications into a single portal. SharePoint 2019 contains highly integrated features that allow you to work with it directly from other Office products such as Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and many others.
SharePoint For Dummies provides a thorough update on how to make the most of all the new SharePoint and Office features--while still building on the great and well-reviewed content in the prior editions. The book shows those new to SharePoint or new to SharePoint 2019 how to get up and running so that you and your team can become productive with this powerful tool.
Find high-level, need-to-know information for "techsumers", administrators, and admins Learn how SharePoint Online can get you started in minutes without the hassle and frustration of building out your own servers Find everything you need to know about the latest release of SharePoint Online and SharePoint Server Get your hands on the best guide on the market for SharePoint!