Title:
MCSE. Networking essentials study guide
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2nd ed.
Publication Information:
San Francisco : Network Press, 1998
ISBN:
9780782122206
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Summary
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Here's the book you need to prepare for Exam 70-058, Networking Essentials. Book jacket.
Author Notes
James Chellis, MCP, is President of EdgeTek Technical Education, a national network training company and Microsoft Solution Provider specializing in Windows NT. Charles Perkins is an MCSE with years of experience managing local and wide area networks. Co-author of four Network Press MCSE Study Guides, he is now a consultant specializing in Windows NT. Matthew Strebe, MCSE, is co-author of four Network Press MCSE Study Guides and owner of Netropolis, a network integration firm specializing in high-speed networking and Windows NT.
Table of Contents
Introduction | p. xxii |
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Networks | p. 1 |
What Is Networking? | p. 2 |
Networking Is All about Information | p. 2 |
The Personal Computer as an Information Tool | p. 4 |
Exchanging Information | p. 5 |
The Network | p. 6 |
Sharing Information | p. 7 |
Sharing Hardware Resources | p. 8 |
Sharing Software Resources | p. 11 |
Preserving Information | p. 11 |
Protecting Information | p. 12 |
p. 12 | |
Clients, Servers, and Peers | p. 14 |
Server-Based Networks and Domains | p. 15 |
Peer Networks | p. 16 |
Hybrid Networks | p. 17 |
Peer Security vs. Server Security | p. 18 |
Selecting the Right Network Type | p. 19 |
Server Types | p. 20 |
Network Topology | p. 31 |
Bus Topology | p. 32 |
Star Topology | p. 34 |
Ring Networks | p. 37 |
Star Bus and Star Ring | p. 40 |
Physical Mesh Topology | p. 41 |
Network Media | p. 43 |
What Are Media? | p. 44 |
Copper | p. 45 |
Glass | p. 45 |
Air | p. 46 |
Radio | p. 47 |
Network Protocols | p. 48 |
What Are Protocols? | p. 48 |
Hardware Protocols | p. 49 |
The Hardware-Software Interface | p. 50 |
Software Protocols | p. 50 |
Planning a Network for Your Organization | p. 51 |
Peer or Server | p. 51 |
Server Issues | p. 52 |
Topology | p. 53 |
Media | p. 54 |
Review | p. 55 |
Review Questions | p. 55 |
Chapter 2 Network Components | p. 63 |
Signal Transmission | p. 64 |
Digital Signaling | p. 65 |
Analog Signaling | p. 68 |
Comparing the Signaling Methods | p. 71 |
Bit Synchronization | p. 72 |
Baseband and Broadband Transmissions | p. 73 |
Network Media Types | p. 75 |
Cost | p. 78 |
Installation | p. 78 |
Bandwidth Capacity | p. 78 |
Node Capacity | p. 79 |
Attenuation | p. 79 |
Electromagnetic Interference | p. 79 |
Cable Media | p. 80 |
Twisted-Pair Cable | p. 81 |
Coaxial Cable | p. 87 |
Fiber-Optic Cable | p. 89 |
Wireless Media | p. 94 |
Radio Wave Transmission Systems | p. 94 |
Microwave Transmission Systems | p. 101 |
Infrared Transmission Systems | p. 106 |
Network Adapters | p. 110 |
Adapters in Abstract | p. 112 |
How Network Adapters Work | p. 112 |
Configuring Network Adapters | p. 113 |
Selecting an Adapter | p. 115 |
Review | p. 116 |
Review Questions | p. 117 |
Chapter 3 The Theoretical Network | p. 121 |
OSI and 802 | p. 122 |
The OSI Model | p. 123 |
Protocol Stacks | p. 124 |
Peer-Layer Communication between Stacks | p. 124 |
The IEEE 802 Categories | p. 136 |
Microsoft Networking Components within the OSI Framework | p. 137 |
Drivers | p. 138 |
Network Protocols | p. 141 |
Review | p. 153 |
Review Questions | p. 155 |
Chapter 4 Real-World Networks | p. 161 |
Ethernet | p. 162 |
How Ethernet Works | p. 163 |
10Mbps Ethernet | p. 164 |
100Mbps Ethernet | p. 173 |
Segmentation | p. 174 |
Token Ring | p. 176 |
Hubs (MAUs, MSAUs, and SMAUs) | p. 177 |
Token Ring Card Addressing and Settings | p. 178 |
Cabling for Token Ring | p. 179 |
How Token Ring Works | p. 182 |
FDDI | p. 185 |
How FDDI Works | p. 185 |
Components | p. 187 |
ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) | p. 189 |
How ATM Works | p. 190 |
AppleTalk | p. 192 |
LocalTalk | p. 192 |
EtherTalk and TokenTalk | p. 194 |
AppleShare | p. 194 |
Zones | p. 194 |
ARCnet | p. 195 |
How ARCnet works | p. 195 |
ARCnet Card Addressing and Settings | p. 198 |
Cabling for ARCnet | p. 199 |
ARCnet Boards and Hubs | p. 199 |
Review | p. 201 |
Review Questions | p. 202 |
Chapter 5 Designing the Local Area Network | p. 209 |
Network Scale | p. 210 |
How Many Client Computers? | p. 211 |
How Far Apart Are the Computers? | p. 220 |
What Software Are You Using? | p. 221 |
What Software Will You Use? | p. 222 |
What Special Requirements Do You Have? | p. 224 |
How Much Can You Spend? | p. 224 |
Networking Technologies | p. 225 |
Ethernet | p. 226 |
Fast Ethernet | p. 227 |
Token Ring | p. 227 |
FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface) | p. 227 |
Fiber Channel | p. 228 |
ATM | p. 228 |
Physical Cables | p. 228 |
Topology Again | p. 229 |
Cable Types | p. 229 |
Review | p. 234 |
Review Questions | p. 235 |
Chapter 6 Configuring the Network Server | p. 239 |
Server Hardware and Operating System | p. 240 |
Server Hardware | p. 240 |
The Network Operating System | p. 242 |
Windows NT Server Installation | p. 249 |
The Hardware Compatibility List | p. 250 |
Server Naming Information | p. 251 |
Server Roles | p. 252 |
Partitioning the Hard Drive | p. 253 |
Configuring the Network Adapter Card | p. 254 |
TCP/IP Installation | p. 255 |
Network Printing | p. 257 |
About Network Printing | p. 257 |
Print Drivers | p. 258 |
Sharing a Printer | p. 259 |
Connecting to a Shared Printer | p. 260 |
Sharing Fax Modems | p. 261 |
Network Applications | p. 261 |
p. 261 | |
Components of an E-Mail System | p. 263 |
E-Mail Clients | p. 263 |
E-Mail Servers | p. 263 |
E-mail Protocols | p. 265 |
Group Scheduling | p. 266 |
Groupware | p. 266 |
Shared Network Applications | p. 267 |
Client-Server | p. 270 |
Centralized Computing | p. 271 |
Client Computing with Central File Storage | p. 271 |
The Client-Server Model | p. 273 |
Review | p. 275 |
Review Questions | p. 275 |
Chapter 7 Configuring Network Clients | p. 283 |
Client Operating Systems | p. 284 |
Windows 95 | p. 285 |
Windows NT Workstation | p. 286 |
OS/2 | p. 288 |
MS-DOS | p. 289 |
Macintosh | p. 290 |
Unix | p. 292 |
Network Adapters | p. 294 |
Card Installation | p. 294 |
OS Configuration | p. 296 |
Protocol Stacks | p. 298 |
Network Clients and Network Services Software | p. 301 |
Connecting to Workgroups and Domains | p. 301 |
Sharing Drives and Printers | p. 303 |
Connecting to Drives and Printers | p. 303 |
E-Mail Mailboxes | p. 304 |
Troubleshooting Client Connections | p. 304 |
Troubleshooting Ethernet | p. 305 |
10Base2 Problems | p. 306 |
Ethernet, IPX, and Frame Types | p. 307 |
Cable Problems and Cable-Testing Tools | p. 308 |
Troubleshooting Token Ring | p. 309 |
Troubleshooting Multiple Adapters | p. 310 |
Troubleshooting ARCnet | p. 311 |
Troubleshooting FDDI | p. 312 |
Review | p. 314 |
Review Questions | p. 315 |
Chapter 8 Administering Your Network | p. 321 |
The Network Administrator | p. 322 |
Creating a Network Environment | p. 323 |
Network Software | p. 324 |
User Accounts | p. 329 |
Groups | p. 336 |
Documenting the Network | p. 342 |
Protecting Your Network Environment | p. 343 |
Security | p. 344 |
Virus Protection | p. 347 |
Uninterruptible Power Supply | p. 348 |
Disaster Recovery | p. 349 |
Managing Your Network Environment | p. 354 |
Monitoring Network Performance | p. 355 |
Hardware Upgrade Policy | p. 356 |
Review | p. 357 |
Review Questions | p. 358 |
Chapter 9 Remote Access | p. 363 |
Modem Technology | p. 364 |
How a Modem Works | p. 364 |
Connecting to the Computer | p. 365 |
Connecting to the Phone System | p. 367 |
Transfer Speed | p. 368 |
Compression | p. 368 |
Error Detection and Correction | p. 369 |
Types of Modems | p. 370 |
Asynchronous Communications | p. 371 |
Synchronous Communications | p. 372 |
Digital Modems | p. 374 |
Carriers | p. 375 |
Public Dial Network Lines | p. 376 |
Leased Lines | p. 376 |
Remote Access Software | p. 378 |
Installing Remote Access Service | p. 379 |
Administering Remote Access Service | p. 382 |
Making a Dial-Up Connection | p. 384 |
Review | p. 385 |
Review Questions | p. 386 |
Chapter 10 Expanding Networks | p. 389 |
Network Connectivity | p. 391 |
Hubs | p. 391 |
Repeaters | p. 393 |
Bridges | p. 394 |
Multiplexers | p. 396 |
Internetwork Connectivity | p. 399 |
Routers and Brouters | p. 400 |
Gateways | p. 407 |
CSUs/DSUs | p. 408 |
Review | p. 410 |
Review Questions | p. 411 |
Chapter 11 Wide Area Networks | p. 419 |
WAN Overview | p. 420 |
Public Network Services | p. 422 |
Public Switched Telephone Network | p. 423 |
The Internet | p. 425 |
Switching | p. 428 |
Circuit Switching | p. 429 |
Message Switching | p. 429 |
Packet Switching | p. 431 |
Lines | p. 434 |
Dial-Up Lines | p. 434 |
Analog Dedicated Lines | p. 435 |
Digital Lines | p. 435 |
T-Carrier | p. 436 |
Switched | p. 438 |
The X.25 Packet-Switching Protocol | p. 439 |
Frame Relay | p. 440 |
(ATM) Asynchronous Transfer Mode | p. 441 |
ATM Methods | p. 441 |
ATM Media Compatibility | p. 442 |
(ISDN) Integrated Services Digital Network | p. 442 |
(FDDI) Fiber Distributed Data Interface | p. 443 |
How FDDI Works | p. 444 |
Advantages and Disadvantages of FDDI | p. 446 |
Cabling for FDDI | p. 448 |
(SONET) Synchronous Optical Network | p. 448 |
Review | p. 450 |
Review Questions | p. 450 |
Chapter 12 The Basics of Network Troubleshooting | p. 457 |
Preventing Problems | p. 458 |
Problems in the Physical Environment | p. 459 |
Electrical Problems | p. 460 |
Viruses, Worms, and Trojan Horses | p. 463 |
Security | p. 465 |
Troubleshooting the Network | p. 467 |
Isolating the Problem | p. 467 |
A Troubleshooting Model | p. 468 |
Recovering from Disaster | p. 471 |
Reference Sources for Troubleshooting | p. 474 |
The Micro House Technical Library | p. 474 |
Microsoft Technical Information Network (TechNet) | p. 479 |
The Network Support Encyclopedia | p. 480 |
NetWire on CompuServe | p. 481 |
www.microsoft.com and the Download Library | p. 482 |
Periodicals and User Groups | p. 482 |
Diagnostic Tools | p. 483 |
Terminators | p. 484 |
Cable Testers | p. 485 |
Digital Volt Meters (DVMs) | p. 486 |
Protocol Analyzers | p. 486 |
Review | p. 490 |
Review Questions | p. 490 |
Appendix A Major Protocol Suites | p. 495 |
Review of Protocols, Models, and Implementations | p. 497 |
NetWare IPX/SPX Protocols | p. 498 |
NetWare Lower-Layer Protocols | p. 499 |
NetWare Middle-Layer Protocols | p. 499 |
NetWare Upper-Layer Protocols | p. 501 |
Internet Protocols | p. 503 |
Internet Middle-Layer Protocols | p. 505 |
Internet Upper-Layer Protocols | p. 508 |
AppleTalk Protocols | p. 510 |
AppleTalk Lower-Layer Protocols | p. 512 |
AppleTalk Middle-Layer Protocols | p. 513 |
AppleTalk Upper-Layer Protocols | p. 515 |
DNA (Digital Network Architecture) Protocols | p. 517 |
DNA Lower-Layer Protocols | p. 517 |
DNA Middle-Layer Protocols | p. 519 |
DNA Upper-Layer Protocols | p. 520 |
Systems Network Architecture Protocols (SNA) | p. 523 |
Layers of the SNA Model | p. 524 |
The SNA Architecture and Its Components | p. 525 |
SNA Lower-Layer Protocols | p. 528 |
SNA Middle-Layer Protocols | p. 529 |
SNA Upper-Layer Protocols | p. 530 |
Miscellaneous Protocols and Standards | p. 531 |
Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) | p. 532 |
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) | p. 532 |
Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) | p. 532 |
X.25 | p. 534 |
Frame Relay | p. 535 |
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) and Broadband ISDN (B-ISDN) | p. 536 |
Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) and Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) | p. 537 |
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) | p. 538 |
Switched Megabit Data Service (SMRS) | p. 539 |
Appendix B PC Fundamentals | p. 541 |
The Motherboard | p. 542 |
The Microprocessor (CPU) | p. 543 |
Memory | p. 545 |
Interrupts, Addresses, Ports, and DMA Channels | p. 549 |
The Data Bus | p. 551 |
Hard Drives | p. 553 |
How Hard Drives Work | p. 554 |
Appendix C Glossary | p. 561 |
Appendix D Answers to Review Questions | p. 577 |
Index | p. 641 |