DSL: A Wiley Tech Brief
Top-notch advice on adopting DSL\ DSL is exploding, with fifteen million fast Internet connections in 2001 and probably forty million more by 2003. The editors of DSL Prime, the weekly "industry bible," brief you on exactly what you need to know to put the technology to use. The book moves rapidly from the basics of the equipment through security, applications, and network management. With the authority of the industry's key periodical, Bourne and Burstein provide candid evaluations of the...
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A captivating read on the numerous benefits of DSLDSLA Wiley Tech BriefDSL delivers what the world demands—fast and cheap access to the Internet. DSL first erupted onto the scene in 1999, and in a mere two years, the number of people who connect to the Internet through DSL is rapidly approaching 30 million! The advantages of DSL are innumerable, and authors Jennie Bourne and Dave Burstein enthusiastically discuss DSL and its promising future.Bourne and Burstein's unique style of nontechnical writing begins with the basics of how DSL works. They then walk you through the business landscape and shower you with tips on how to choose a good provider, plus the various types of equipment you'll need and trouble-shooting advice. These authors have become passionate about all the amazing possibilities that DSL offers, and they eagerly share their knowledge with you.Whether you're a first-time DSL user or a seasoned professional, they're certain that after reading this book you'll be as enamored with DSL as they are!Some of the other intriguing topics that this book covers include:* Chapters catered specifically to enterprise users, small offices, home offices, and telecommuters, who are all hoping to enhance business operations* How to avoid pitfalls-and explanations of why they happened in the first place* Configuring DSL to your particular needs* Where the future of this technology will go-and the world's reaction to itWiley Tech BriefsFocused on the needs of the corporate IT and business manager, the Tech Briefs series provides in-depth information on new or emerging technologies, solutions, and vendor offerings available in the marketplace. With their accessible approach, these books will help you get quickly up-to-speed on a topic so that you can effectively compete, grow, and better serve your customers.Wiley Computer PublishingTimely. Practical. Reliable.Visit our Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/ Booknews Bourne (editor, ) and Burstein (editor, ) explain how DSL works, describe the current business landscape, and offer advice on choosing a provider, configuring DSL, providing security, avoiding mistakes, and solving problems. The needs of enterprise users, small offices, home offices, and telecommuters are specifically considered. Future prospects for the technology and its business applications are also addressed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
AcknowledgmentsIntroductionCh. 1DSL1Ch. 2Choosing a DSL Provider27Ch. 3The Equipment that Makes DSL Work53Ch. 4Technology67Ch. 5Security: You Need It87Ch. 6Troubleshooting105Ch. 7Voice over DSL127Ch. 8Fast Enough to Watch135Ch. 9Enterprise157Ch. 10Small Office Home Office Telecommuters171Ch. 11The Future183Index207
\ Bourne (editor, ) and Burstein (editor, ) explain how DSL works, describe the current business landscape, and offer advice on choosing a provider, configuring DSL, providing security, avoiding mistakes, and solving problems. The needs of enterprise users, small offices, home offices, and telecommuters are specifically considered. Future prospects for the technology and its business applications are also addressed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
