Poised Solutions Tech Library

Network administration is a highly important element of computer systems to organisations. The remote communication capability of computer is perhaps one of the most important aspects of computer systems. The Net, LANs, WANs and CANs are everywhere nowadays and are the main draw for most people to use computer systems. The TCP/IP suite is the most pervasive networking set of protocols, and the Networking books reviewed here cover the main areas of computer networking. TCP/IP was developed on the BSD UNIX system, and as such the books below are good books for Unix Administration and Linux Administration networking needs.

Network Book Reviews

TCP IP Network Administration

TCP IP Network Administration is a good all rounder for understanding how the TCP/IP suite works. TCP/IP Network Administration is written in a clear fashion, and introduces the main elements of TCP/IP. TCP/IP Network Administration is an essential read for Network Administration, being one of the best books on Network Administration. TCP/IP Network administration covers elements of kernel configuration which is useful for System Development, and it delves into electronic mail setup which is useful for Email Administration. There are also elements on Cyber Security and DNS (Domain Name System) configuration useful in Administration.

DNS and BIND

Network Warrior

Wireless Hacks

Wireless Hacks from O'Reilly is a great book on Wireless Networking. The Hacks books list a number of different solutions, for various effects and setups. With Wireless Hacks you can quickly dip in and out reading about various wireless communication information or use it as a quick lookup for a problem you may encounter when configuring a wireless device or network. A useful book for modern Network Administration and useful to have close at hand when doing anything with wireless, such as WI-FI and Bluetooth network setups.

DNS and BIND Cookbook

Using and Managing PPP

The Internet the Rough Guide 2000