An excellent resource for students thinking of getting their CNA (Certified Network Administrator) or CNE (Certified NetWare Engineer) program certification, this well-rounded textbook covers the essentials of data communications using the Network operating system NetWare 4.11 and TCP/IP. Providing all the practical, hands-on experience students will need to become a professional network technician or administrator, it helps develop the essential skills needed to operate, troubleshoot, and administer a NetWare 4.11 network, and provides insight on various Novell networking components—valuable information that helps student in their decision-making, and leads them to more effective choices of networking equipment.