This book is an ideal guide to help managers and administrators get the most out of their local area networks. Thousands of businesspeople are running networks with no formal training whatsoever. Here's the hands-on help they need. This non-technical introduction to network platforms and protocols distills the experience of hundreds of network administrators and managers into a practical guide that answers the questions they really have. It views networks from the business point of view, helping managers analyze the true costs of the network, plan or evolve networks that can be effectively managed, and implement practical security measures.