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9780619015527
ISBN 10:
0619015527
Edition: CD
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 07/27/1999
Publisher: Course Technology Ptr
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Summary

This comprehensive title has been approved by Microsoft to prepare individuals for Exam #70-058 Microsoft's Networking Essentials Certification. Basic networking topics are taught from the ground up, starting with concepts and design. Through solving network problems and internet topics. Clear instruction, pedagogical reinforcement and extensive end of chapter material all include real world examples and projects.

Introduction to Networks and Networking Concepts

(33)

What Is Networking?

(3)

Networking Fundamentals

(2)

Local and Wide Area Networks

(1)

A Networking Lexicon

(3)

Clients, Peers, and Servers

(1)

The Network Medium Carries Network Messages

(1)

Network Protocols

(1)

Network Software

(1)

Network Types

(8)

Peer-to-Peer Networking

(3)

Server-Based Networks

(1)

Hybrid Networks

(1)

Server Hardware Requirements

(1)

Specialized Servers

(2)

Selecting the Right Type of Network

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

Key Terms

(5)

Review Questions

(4)

Hands-on Projects

(6)

Case Projects

(1)

Network Design Essentials

(18)

Network Design

(1)

Designing a Network Layout

(1)

Standard Topologies

(7)

Bus

(3)

Star Topology

(1)

Ring Topology

(2)

Hubs

(1)

Active Hubs

(1)

Passive Hubs

(1)

Hybrid Hubs

(1)

Variations of the Major Topologies

(2)

Mesh Topology

(1)

Star Bus Topology

(1)

Star Ring Topology

(1)

Selecting a Topology

(1)

Constructing a Network Layout

(2)

Chapter Summary

(1)

Key Terms

(1)

Review Questions

(2)

Hands-on Projects

(1)

Case Projects

(1)

Networking Media

(50)

Network Cabling: Tangible Physical Media

(1)

Primary Cable Types

(19)

General Cable Characteristics

(2)

Baseband and Broadband Transmission

(1)

Coaxial Cable

(6)

Twisted-Pair Cable

(4)

Fiber-Optic Cable

(3)

Cable Selection Criteria

(1)

The IBM Cabling System

(1)

Wireless Networking: Intangible Media

(11)

The Wireless World

(1)

Types of Wireless Networks

(1)

Wireless LAN Applications

(1)

Wireless LAN Transmission

(4)

Wireless Extended LAN Technologies

(1)

Microwave Networking Technologies

(2)

Trends in Wireless Networking

(1)

Chapter Summary

(1)

Key Terms

(8)

Review Questions

(5)

Hands-on Projects

(2)

Case Projects

(3)

Network Interface Cards

101

(34)

Network Interface Card (NIC) Basics

102

(10)

From Parallel to Serial, and Vice Versa

102

(3)

PC Buses

105

(2)

Principles of NIC Configuration

107

(5)

Making the Network Attachment

112

(1)

Choosing Network Adapters for Best Performance

112

(2)

Special-Purpose NICs

114

(1)

Wireless Adapters

114

(1)

Remote Boot Adapters

114

(1)

Driver Software

115

(2)

Chapter Summary

117

(1)

Key Terms

118

(3)

Review Questions

121

(5)

Hands-on Projects

126

(7)

Case Projects

133

(2)

Making Networks Work

135

(24)

OSI and 802 Networking Models

136

(13)

Role of a Reference Model

136

(1)

OSI Network Reference Model

137

(9)

IEEE 802 Networking Specifications

146

(3)

Chapter Summary

149

(1)

Key Terms

150

(4)

Review Questions

154

(4)

Case Projects

158

(1)

Network Communications and Protocols

159

(34)

Function of Packets in Network Communications

160

(3)

Packet Structure

161

(1)

Packet Creation

161

(1)

Understanding Packets

162

(1)

Protocols

163

(13)

The Function of Protocols

163

(1)

Protocols in a Layered Architecture

164

(2)

Common Protocols

166

(10)

Implementing and Removing Protocols

176

(1)

Putting Data on the Cable: Access Methods

176

(8)

Function of Access Methods

177

(1)

Major Access Methods

177

(5)

Choosing an Access Method

182

(2)

Chapter Summary

184

(1)

Key Terms

184

(4)

Review Questions

188

(2)

Hands-on Projects

190

(2)

Case Projects

192

(1)

Network Architectures

193

(38)

Ethernet

194

(14)

Overview of Ethernet

194

(1)

10 Mbps IEEE Standards

194

(7)

100 Mbps IEEE Standards

201

(4)

Ethernet Frame Types

205

(2)

Segmentation

207

(1)

Token Ring

208

(4)

Token Ring Function

208

(2)

Hardware Components

210

(1)

Cabling in a Token Ring Environment

211

(1)

Apple Talk and ARCnet

212

(7)

Apple Talk Environment

212

(3)

ARCnet Environment

215

(4)

FDDI

219

(2)

Other Networking Alternatives

221

(1)

Broadband Technologies

221

(1)

Broadcast Technologies

222

(1)

Gigabit Technologies

222

(1)

Chapter Summary

222

(1)

Key Terms

223

(2)

Review Questions

225

(3)

Case Projects

228

(3)

Simple Network Operations

231

(30)

Network Operating Systems

232

(1)

Network Operating Systems Overview

232

(1)

Demands of a NOS

232

(1)

Software Components of Networking

233

(3)

Client Network Software

234

(1)

Server Network Software

235

(1)

Client and Server

236

(1)

Installing a Network Operating System

236

(7)

Installation Preparation

236

(4)

Installing Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0

240

(2)

Installing Novell NetWare 4.11/IntranetWare

242

(1)

Network Services

243

(4)

Installing, Removing, and Configuring Network Services

243

(1)

Network Bindings

244

(1)

Network Printing

244

(2)

Network Directory Shares

246

(1)

Network Applications

247

(2)

E-mail or Messaging

248

(1)

Scheduling or Calendaring

248

(1)

Groupware

249

(1)

Chapter Summary

249

(1)

Key Terms

250

(2)

Review Questions

252

(5)

Hands-on Projects

257

(3)

Case Projects

260

(1)

Understanding Complex Networks

261

(22)

Interconnectivity in Multivendor Environments

262

(1)

Implementing Multivendor Solutions

263

(3)

Client-Based Solution

263

(1)

Server-Based Solution

263

(1)

Vendor Options

264

(2)

Centralized vs. Client/Server Computing

266

(1)

Client/Server Environment

267

(3)

Client/Server Model in a Database Environment

268

(1)

Client/Server Architecture

269

(1)

Advantages of Working in a Client/Server Environment

269

(1)

Chapter Summary

270

(1)

Key Terms

270

(1)

Review Questions

271

(1)

Hands-on Projects

272

(10)

Case Projects

282

(1)

Network Administration and Support

283

(32)

Managing Networked Accounts

284

(7)

Creating User Accounts

284

(4)

Managing Group Accounts

288

(1)

Disabling and Deleting User Accounts

289

(1)

Renaming and Copying User Accounts

290

(1)

Managing Network Performance

291

(8)

Data Reads and Writes

291

(1)

Queued Commands

291

(1)

Collisions per Second

291

(1)

Security Errors

292

(1)

Server Sessions

292

(1)

Network Performance

292

(5)

Total System Management

297

(1)

Maintaining a Network History

298

(1)

Managing Network Data Security

299

(1)

Planning for Network Security

299

(1)

Security Models

299

(1)

Implementing Security

300

(1)

Maintaining Security

300

(1)

Avoiding Data Loss

300

(4)

Tape Backup

301

(1)

Uninterruptible Power Supply

302

(1)

Fault-Tolerant Systems

303

(1)

Chapter Summary

304

(1)

Key Terms

304

(2)

Review Questions

306

(3)

Hands-on Projects

309

(5)

Case Projects

314

(1)

Enterprise and Distributed Networks

315

(28)

Modems in Network Communications

316

(3)

Modem Speed

316

(1)

Types of Modems

317

(2)

Carriers

319

(1)

Remote Access Networking

320

(2)

Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP)

321

(1)

Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)

321

(1)

Creating Larger Networks

322

(11)

Repeaters

322

(2)

Bridges

324

(2)

Routers

326

(4)

Brouters

330

(1)

Gateways

330

(2)

Switches

332

(1)

Chapter Summary

333

(1)

Key Terms

334

(3)

Review Questions

337

(3)

Hands-on Projects

340

(2)

Case Projects

342

(1)

Wide Area and Large-Scale Networks

343

(26)

Wide Area Network Transmission Technologies

344

(7)

Analog Connectivity

345

(2)

Digital Connectivity

347

(2)

Packet-Switching Networks

349

(2)

Advanced WAN Technologies

351

(6)

X.25

351

(1)

ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network)

352

(1)

Frame Relay

353

(1)

ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode)

354

(1)

FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface)

355

(1)

Synchronous Optical Network (SONET)

356

(1)

Switched Multimegabit Data Service (SMDS)

356

(1)

Chapter Summary

357

(1)

Key Terms

358

(2)

Review Questions

360

(4)

Hands-on Projects

364

(1)

Case Projects

365

(4)

Solving Network Problems

369

(34)

Preventing Problems with Network Management and Planning

370

(8)

Backing Up Network Data

370

(1)

Setting Security Policies

371

(1)

Setting Hardware and Software Standards

372

(1)

Establishing Upgrade Guidelines

373

(1)

Maintaining Documentation

373

(2)

Performing Preemptive Troubleshooting

375

(1)

Using Network Monitoring Utilities

375

(3)

Network Troubleshooting

378

(5)

Troubleshooting Methodology

378

(3)

Using Special Tools

381

(2)

Network Support Resources

383

(3)

Microsoft TechNet

384

(1)

Microsoft Knowledge Base

384

(1)

Bulletin Board Services (BBSs) and Newsgroups

385

(1)

Periodicals

386

(1)

Common Troubleshooting Situations

386

(2)

Cabling and Related Components

386

(1)

Power Fluctuations

387

(1)

Upgrades

387

(1)

Poor Network Performance

388

(1)

Chapter Summary

388

(1)

Key Terms

389

(1)

Review Questions

390

(3)

Hands-on Projects

393

(8)

Case Projects

401

(2)

Understanding and Using Internet Resources

403

(20)

What's on the Internet?

404

(8)

E-Mail

405

(1)

File Transfer Protocol Servers

406

(1)

Gopher

407

(2)

Newsgroups

409

(1)

Telnet

410

(1)

World Wide Web

411

(1)

Locating Internet Resources

412

(2)

Internet Resource Names

412

(1)

Domain Name System (DNS)

413

(1)

Making an Internet Connection

414

(1)

Dial-Up Connections

414

(1)

ISDN

414

(1)

Connection Considerations

415

(1)

Chapter Summary

415

(1)

Key Terms

416

(1)

Review Questions

417

(2)

Hands-on Projects

419

(2)

Case Projects

421

(2)

Appendix A: Common Networking Standards and Specifications

423

(10)

Appendix B: Planning and Implementing Networks

433

(16)

Appendix C: Network Troubleshooting Guide

449

(6)

Appendix D: Networking Resources, Online and Offline

455

(4)

Glossary

459

(22)

Index

481

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