About the Authors

Silviu Angelescu is a network and software engineer, consultant and technical trainer, specialized in data networks, storage networks and virtualization. He has worked as network and software engineer, consultant and corporate trainer for more than ten years at various high-tech companies and academic institutions, such as, Network Appliance (NetApp), Computer Associates (CA), CGI, Dawson College, and the University of Montreal. Silviu also ran a consulting business for training organizations, designing, developing, and deploying scheduling software and network services. He graduated in Computer Science at the University of Montreal and is currently an engineer and trainer in the Research Triangle Park, in North Carolina, USA.

Andrew Swerczek is a network engineer, computer lab instructor, and technical writer with over twenty years experience in the Information Technology field. He has worked for various governmental agencies and contractors including the US Department of Defense and Wang Laboratories. Andrew has achieved many IT industry certifications such as CCNA, CNE, CNA, CIW, DCSNP, NACA, FCA, IBA, i-Net+, Network+, Server+, and A+. He is a graduate from the London School of Journalism, owns a small business, and currently resides in the Harz Mountains region, in Germany.