Networking newbie

Hello,

I've been working with FreeBSD machines on and off for several years now. I
am looking to set up my first network. First for home, and second for an
office environment. I want to make sure I follow 'industry standards' so my
network will have everything that any network in corporate America might
have, with no corners cut.

As a total networking newbie, I'm looking for step-by-step instructions. I
know the network topology, but don't know how to make them 'work'. Do I
need to 'define' a domain? What is it that makes my network a cohesive
unit?

If someone could point me to a step-by-step document, that'd be great. The
FreeBSD handbook has all of the components (I suspect) but not the actual
concepts of getting it all to work.

Thanks!
-Brent
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