• Paperback: 539 pages
• Publisher: New Riders Publishing
• ISBN: 1562055747

Webmaster's Guide to Internet Server Connectivity is a comprehensive reference to help you evaluate and choose the best type and method of connection for your site. While a number of books explain how to set up Internet site services (such as WWW, ftp, e-mail, etc.), this book lists, details, and advises you on the multitude of choices you face while making a connection decision, such as renting vs. leasing, SLIP vs PPP, and local vs. national providers.

Written by the founders and owners of Global Village Consulting, the book helps Internet site administrators select the best Internet Server connection for their own site as it covers such topics as modems and other hardware issues, online lease versus buy, communication problems, and more.

Selecting an Internet server can be the most important and costly aspect of getting on the Web, and this book can help readers make an informed and wise choice. Detailed comparisons of various connectivity options and tutorials on both the software and hardware needed to get connected make this guide a MUST for those looking to get published on the Web. In addition, the book includes a comprehensive listing of Web site providers.

The book:

• Discusses each component of the connection process, such as Internet access options, Web site alternatives, hardware requirements, and security techniques.
• Compares the various connection options and makes recommendations based upon your site's needs.
• Offers a list of connectivity options to avoid.
• Details the benefits and drawbacks of emerging technologies, such as ISDN, ATM, and ADSL.
• Provides a comprehensive listing of Internet Services Providers, complete with levels of connectivity supported.

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