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tuddy

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From: Lombard, IL

Registered: 2009-09-27

Posts: 16

Best Intro to Networking?

Hi Everyone,

I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that even though I can get an Arch system up and running from scratch without the manual, that I'm at a bit of a loss when it comes down to networking. Sure I can run dhcp to autoconfig my network connection (cable) but I really don't understand IP addresses, gateways, proxies, and all the other technical jargon associated with networking. I'm interested in getting a file server going that would be a central repository of files so that things can be more centralized and able to serve multiple types of operating systems such as Linux and....the other one. Can anyone recommend any good books about networking that explain the ins an outs of networking to the beginner without being silly and condescending i.e, the "dummies" books? I would love to use Arch to run my file server as well. Thanks.

-Pete

loafer

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From: the pub

Registered: 2009-04-14

Posts: 1,772

Re: Best Intro to Networking?

I'd start with google and "linux networking".  You'll get tons of hits, for example:

http://www.aboutdebian.com/network.htm

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Re: Best Intro to Networking?

http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780596005481

If you want to get a thorough understanding (and expand your library ).

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rwd

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Registered: 2009-02-08

Posts: 664

Re: Best Intro to Networking?

No specific tip here, but I suggest you read a book about the principles of TCP/IP and DNS, which are specific to any OS, and then about Linux tools to configure and monitor those things.

Last edited by rwd (2009-11-30 21:18:02)