Cisco networking essentials—made easy!Get a solid foundation in Cisco products and technologies from this fully updated bestseller. Covering the latest solutions, Cisco: A Beginner’s Guide, Fifth Edition shows you, step-by-step, how to design, build, and manage custom networks. Learn how to configure hardware, use IOS commands, set up wireless networks, and secure your systems. You’ll also get tips on preparing for Cisco certification exams. Brand-new voice and social ne...

Fully updated bestselling beginner’s guide to designing and managing a Cisco network quickly and easilyFully updated throughout, Cisco: A Beginner's Guide, Fifth Edition provides the essential underpinnings for understanding Cisco products, services, and technologies. The book is a gateway to all the Cisco basics as well as an introduction to new trends in the world of internetworking. This practical guide covers the fundamentals, including IOS command structure, routing...

"The promise of cloud computing is here. These pages provide the 'eyes wide open' insights you need to transform your business." --Christopher Crowhurst, Vice President, Strategic Technology, Thomson ReutersA Down-to-Earth Guide to Cloud ComputingCloud Computing: A Practical Approach provides a comprehensive look at the emerging paradigm of Internet-based enterprise applications and services. This accessible book offers a broad introduction to clou...

An estimated 400 million units of obsolete electronics are scrapped annually in the U.S.Virtualization can save an organization $560 annually in electricity costs per server; this books covers virtualization and other engery-saving techniquesA green IT organization can reduce operation costs, increase employee retention, and improve brand image in the market place

Implement a Hyper-V virtualization solutionMicrosoft Virtualization with Hyper-V shows you how to deploy Microsoft's next-generation hypervisor-based server virtualization technology in a corporate environment. You'll get step-by-step guidelines for getting Hyper-V up and running, followed by best practices for building a larger, fault-tolerant solution using System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008. This hands-on guide explains how to migrate physical s...