This book offers an easy-to-understand explanation of the technology available for connecting employees. Readers will learn about inexpensive networking alternatives, software, installation, types of connections, security, and administration. The book also discusses how to use the Internet to communicate with instant messaging and file sharing. With the geek-free advice in this book, readers will discover the most economical and efficient way to keep in touch with employees and business contacts. [ This is the unabridged version in PDF format of the actual Top Floor Publishing book of the same name. Download ]

Chapter 1: Do You Need a Network?
Chapter 2: Cheap Alternative Networks
Chapter 3: Designing a Standard Network
Chapter 4: Connections Require Software
Chapter 5: Cabling and Other Masses of Wire
Chapter 6: Configuring Windows for Network Use
Chapter 7: Working with NetWare
Chapter 8: Network Security Essentials
Chapter 9: Network Administration Made Simple
Chapter 10: Remote Communications
Chapter 11: Communicating Over the Internet
Chapter 12: Networks that Pay for Themselves
Chapter 13: Performance Issues
Chapter 14: First Aid for the Network
Chapter 15: Planning for the Future
Appendix A: Fifty Tips for a Successful Network