Get full details on core networking fundamentals--design, configuration, hardware, security, and protocols--from this expert resource. You'll learn to install, set up, and administer Windows 2000 Server, NetWare 5.1, and Linux and work with TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPX/SPX and other key Internet protocols. The book also offers up-to-date details on VPNs and security methods--including firewalls, packet filtering, encryption, and more.