Head First Networking: A Brain-Friendly Guide Contributor(s): Anderson, Al (Author), Benedetti, Ryan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0596521553 ISBN-13: 9780596521554 Publisher: O'Reilly Media OUR PRICE: $49.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2009 Annotation: A practical work that teaches networking concepts as tied to on-the-job tasks, "Head First Networking" blends practice and theory--along with a visually rich format--to help readers understand and remember network principles. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Computers | Networking - Intranets & Extranets |
Dewey: 004.6 |
Series: Head First |
Physical Information: 1.06" H x 7.98" W x 9.14" (2.13 lbs) 535 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Frustrated with networking books so chock-full of acronyms that your brain goes into sleep mode? Head First Networking's unique, visually rich format provides a task-based approach to computer networking that makes it easy to get your brain engaged. You'll learn the concepts by tying them to on-the-job tasks, blending practice and theory in a way that only Head First can.
Head First's popular format is proven to stimulate learning and retention by engaging you with images, puzzles, stories, and more. Whether you're a network professional with a CCNA/CCNP or a student taking your first college networking course, Head First Networking will help you become a network guru. |
Contributor Bio(s): Anderson: - Al Anderson is the Director of IT Support Services at Salish Kootenai College. He holds an Associates of Science in Computer Science and is near completing of Bachelors of Science in Computer Engineering. He has 10+ years of college teaching experience in Programming, Networking, and Desktop Publishing, and 15+ years experience in creating, editing, and formatting various documents including pamphlets, catalogs, and manuals. Al has produced a 3-8 hour video series for the Virtual Training Company including Ruby on Rails, REALbasic, and Programming Ruby. In addition, he has built many production applications including a Learning ManagementSystem in use by Salish Kootenai College, a Ruby-on-Rails issue-tracking help desk application, and a Mac OS X Cocoa Airport Wireless Utility.Anderson, Al: - Al Anderson is the Director of IT Support Services at Salish Kootenai College. He holds an Associates of Science in Computer Science and is near completing of Bachelors of Science in Computer Engineering. He has 10+ years of college teaching experience in Programming, Networking, and Desktop Publishing, and 15+ years experience in creating, editing, and formatting various documents including pamphlets, catalogs, and manuals. Al has produced a 3-8 hour video series for the Virtual Training Company including Ruby on Rails, REALbasic, and Programming Ruby. In addition, he has built many production applications including a Learning ManagementSystem in use by Salish Kootenai College, a Ruby-on-Rails issue-tracking help desk application, and a Mac OS X Cocoa Airport Wireless Utility. Benedetti, Ryan: -Ryan Benedetti holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from the University of Montana and teaches in the Liberal Arts Department at Salish Kootenai College (SKC) on the Flathead Indian Reservation. |