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A Practical Guide to Computer Networks, Servers and IT Security

For owners, beginners and future technicians

Pre-order · releases 15 Feb 2027

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Format

Paperback · PDF ebook

Size

170 × 240 mm

Pages

160 (paperback)

Language

English

Edition

First Edition, 2026

Release date

15/02/2027

ISBN

To be announced

Plan it. Install it. Secure it. Keep it running.

Written for office owners, IT beginners and anyone training to work as a network, server or support technician in India, this practical guide explains how networks and servers work and how to install, secure and support them, one clear step at a time.

What you will learn

Understand network types, media, devices, the OSI model and IP addressing
Plan, cable, configure and test small office networks and Wi-Fi
Install and configure Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS and DHCP
Set up Ubuntu Server, users, permissions, services and shell scripts
Protect systems with patches, firewalls, backups and good procedures
Run IT services well with incidents, problems, changes and SLAs
Troubleshoot networks layer by layer and install CCTV and IP devices

Includes 26 illustrated figures, 32 case studies, 14 real-life network scenarios, worked examples, self-check questions and ready-to-use templates, plus a career roadmap with jobs, pay, qualifications and business ideas.

Networking essentials
How networks communicate
Installing a small network
Windows Server
Linux servers
IT security fundamentals
IT service management
Working as a network and systems technician

Plus reference tables, glossary, self-check answers, ready-to-use templates and real-life scenarios.

Employment direction

Where this book can take you

Every guide ends with a career roadmap: jobs, typical starting pay, how careers grow, recognised qualifications, where to find work, business ideas and a 90-day action plan.

Job	Where you work	Starting pay / month: tier-1 cities*	Tier-2 cities*
Network support engineer (L1)	IT services, ISPs, enterprises	₹50,000–65,000at top tech employers; many freshers start lower	₹15,000–32,000
System administrator (junior)	Offices, data centres, schools	₹50,000–70,000at top tech employers; many freshers start lower	₹17,000–36,000
IT helpdesk / desktop support	Companies, hospitals, institutes	₹15,000–22,000	₹11,000–16,000
Security operations (SOC) analyst trainee	Security service providers, banks	₹50,000–80,000at top tech employers; many freshers start lower	₹20,000–40,000
Field engineer: broadband, CCTV and Wi-Fi	ISPs, system integrators	₹15,000–24,000	₹12,000–18,000

Build your base: from practice to the job

New to the field? Employers hire freshers who can already do the basic tasks safely and correctly. This book builds that foundation through practice, not just reading: here is what you will be able to do from your first day at work.

On the jobCable and set up a small office networkHow this book builds it

Planning, crimping, testing and IP addressing practised step by step

On the jobConfigure routers, switches and Wi-FiHow this book builds it

Configuration walk-throughs and practice templates

On the jobCreate users and manage Windows and Linux serversHow this book builds it

Server set-up tasks with the commands you will use daily

On the jobTroubleshoot faults and log ticketsHow this book builds it

A structured troubleshooting method and real-life network scenarios

Understand the whyEach chapter explains how things work before how to do them, so you can handle situations the book never mentions.
Practise hands-onFollow the step-by-step tasks, checklists and templates on real tools, real customers or real data.
Test yourselfUse the skills check: aim for 3 or 4 on every task, and work through the real-life scenarios.
Show your proofKeep your skills record, photos and projects as a portfolio for interviews and your first employer.

How your career grows

Entry: Helpdesk, field engineer
Skilled: Network or system administrator
Senior: Network or security engineer
Lead / own firm: IT manager, security consultant, system integrator

Get qualified

Vendor networking certifications (entry level) from major networking companies
Linux and Windows server administration courses
Cyber security fundamentals courses and certificates

Start on your own

Small office IT support and annual maintenance (start-up about ₹50,000–1,50,000)
CCTV and Wi-Fi installation (start-up about ₹1–3 lakh)
Local broadband franchise partner (start-up about ₹2–5 lakh)

*Typical starting pay per month for the first 0–2 years, reviewed in October 2026 against Glassdoor and Indeed India salary data. Tier-1: metro cities such as Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune and Kolkata. Tier-2: cities such as Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Kochi, Nagpur and Surat. For software, data, AI and security jobs, tier-1 figures are for product companies and large tech firms; many freshers in metros start at about ₹25,000–45,000. Pay varies by employer, skills and experience. Explore all careers →