Packed with hands-on learning tools, Tomsho's GUIDE TO NETWORKING ESSENTIALS, Eighth Edition, equips you with the knowledge and skills to work with network infrastructure devices and network operating systems in a small to medium-size network environment. Focusing on troubleshooting and computer networking technologies, it delivers a comprehensive introduction to network protocols and network devices, including wireless and cybersecurity technologies. It reflects the latest networking technologies and operating systems, covers new Ethernet standards, includes an Internet of Things (IoT) chapter and adds certification mapping to the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA Exam 98-366) in Networking Fundamentals. Maximizing your success, virtual labs and the MindTap digital learning solution give you ample opportunities to put what you learn into practice and prep for the certification test.

Master the fundamental concepts of computer operating systems with Tomsho's GUIDE TO OPERATING SYSTEMS, 6th Edition. An excellent resource for training across different operating systems, this practical text equips you with key theory and technical information as you work with today's most popular operating systems, including Windows, macOS and Linux platforms. You will learn how general operating systems are organized and function as well as gain hands-on experience with OS installation, upgrading and configuration. Processors, file systems, networking, virtualization, security, device management, storage, OS maintenance and troubleshooting are covered in detail. In addition, the MindTap digital learning solution gives you a wealth of anywhere, anytime learning resources.

Packed with hands-on activities, Tomsho's MICROSOFT EXAM AZ-800: GUIDE TO ADMINISTERING WINDOWS SERVER HYBRID CORE INFRASTRUCTURE, 1st EDITION, empowers you to pass the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate Exam AZ-800 while preparing for success as a cloud administrator, server administrator or network engineer. The goal of this text is to help you in providing optimal configuration between on-premises and cloud computing and storage resources, and to reap the maximum benefits of both.

Discover the latest information for working on Windows, Mac OS, and UNIX/Linux platforms with GUIDE TO OPERATING SYSTEMS, 5E. You examine operating system theory, installation, upgrading, configuring operating system and hardware, file systems, virtualization, security, hardware options, storage, resource sharing, network connectivity, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Easily understood and highly practical, GUIDE TO OPERATING SYSTEMS, 5E is the resource you need to deepen your understanding of different operating systems. This edition helps you understand the fundamental concepts of computer operating systems. The book specifically addresses Windows 10 and earlier Windows client OSs, Windows Server 2012 R2 and earlier Windows server OSs with a preview of Windows Server 2016, Fedora Linux, and Mac OS X El Capitan and earlier. In addition, general information prepares you to work with many other operating systems.

Packed with hands-on activities, MCSA GUIDE TO INSTALLATION, STORAGE, AND COMPUTE WITH MICROSOFT (R) WINDOWS SERVER (R) 2016, EXAM 70-740 equips you to pass the MCSE/MCSA certification exam while preparing you to become a successful Microsoft (R) networking professional. A clear presentation emphasizes the skills to manage a Windows Server 2016 system and focuses on installation, management, and configuration. Extensive coverage of all exam objectives introduces Windows Server 2016 and covers server installation, server configuration and management, storage and file systems, Hyper-V virtualization, high availability, and server maintenance and monitoring. A full chapter highlights new Nano Server and Windows Containers. Unlike many certification books, this edition goes beyond the certification objectives to provide an understanding of the core technologies built into Windows Server. Hands-on activities focus on virtualization and can be performed in a classroom or within MindTap.

Packed with hands-on applications, MCSA Guide to Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows Server 2012 /R2, Exam 70-410equips you with the skills you need to pass the MCSE/MCSA certification exam-as well as successfully meet the real-world challenges of a Microsoft networking professional. The vibrant four-color text thoroughly prepares you to manage a Windows Server 2012 system with a focus on installation and configuration. Extensive coverage of all exam objetives begins with an introduction to Windows Server 2012/R2 and continues with coverage of server management, configuration of storage, file and printer services, Active Directory , account management, Group Policy, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and Hyper-V virtualization.

Packed with hands-on activities, Tomsho's MICROSOFT EXAM AZ-800: GUIDE TO ADMINISTERING WINDOWS SERVER HYBRID CORE INFRASTRUCTURE, 1st EDITION, empowers you to pass the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate Exam AZ-800 while preparing for success as a cloud administrator, server administrator or network engineer. The goal of this text is to help you in providing optimal configuration between on-premises and cloud computing and storage resources, and to reap the maximum benefits of both.

Guide to Networking Essentials, Fifth Edition has been revised and provides a baseline level of knowledge for success in industry and preparation for networking certifications, including the MCSA, MCSE, CNA and CCNA designations. This new edition has been updated to cover new industry topics such as Networked Attached Storage (NAS), Cable Installation and Management, as well as, Fixed and Mobile WiMAX. Written with a focus on networking operating systems, this book continues to provide up-to-date coverage of Microsoft Windows XP and Server 2003 technologies along with UNIX, Red Hat Linux, and Novell Netware operating systems.

Packed with a wealth of hands-on activities, NETWORKING WITH WINDOWS SERVER (R) 2016, EXAM 70-741 empowers you to successfully pass the MCSE/MCSA certification exam while also equipping you to successfully face the real challenges that you will encounter as a Microsoft (R) networking professional. This engaging, full-color presentation emphasizes the key skills necessary to manage and configure a Windows Server 2016 network. Comprehensive coverage addresses TCP/IP configuration, including IPv6, DNS configuration, DHCP implementation and management, deploying remote access, configuring distributed network file services, and high performance network solutions. In addition, hands-on labs and meaningful case projects offer extensive opportunities for you to apply what you've learned in real practice.

Packed with a wealth of hands-on activities, MCSA GUIDE TO IDENTITY WITH WINDOWS SERVER® 2016, EXAM 70-742 empowers you to successfully pass the MCSE/MCSA certification exam while also equipping you to face the real-world challenges of a Microsoft® networking professional. This engaging full-color presentation emphasizes the skills necessary to configure identity management with Windows Server® 2016. Comprehensive coverage highlights advanced Active Directory configuration and management, Group Policy, Certificate Services, Identity federation, Web Application Proxy and Active Directory Rights Management. Hands-on labs and skill-reinforcing case projects give you plenty of opportunity to apply what you learn to real-world practice.

GUIDE TO NETWORKING ESSENTIALS provides students with both the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to work with network operating systems in a network administration environment. By focusing on troubleshooting and computer networking technologies, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to networking and to advances in software, wireless and network security. Challenge Labs and Hands-On Projects are directly integrated in each chapter to allow for a hands-on experience in the classroom. Updated content reflects the latest networking technologies and operating systems including new Ethernet standards, cloud computing, Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, and recent Linux distributions.