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Upgrading and Repairing Networks, 3rd Edition

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  • Copyright 2003
  • Pages: 1152
  • Edition: 3rd
  • eBook (Adobe DRM)
  • ISBN-10: 0-7686-5649-4
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-7686-5649-7

Upgrading and Repairing Networks makes it easier to fix your networks, and do it right the first time. It is a comprehensive reference guide to help network administrators address and resolve daily network problems and understand exactly how to upgrade their network. This book enables the reader to stay in tune with the increasingly complex task of computer networking by covering topics such as: network planning and design, expanded coverage of Windows 2000, expanded coverage of NetWare, Wireless Networking including WAP, detailed coverage using Virtual LANs, increased coverage of gigabit Ethernet, security and firewalls, and in depth coverage of VPN.

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Table of Contents



Introduction.

I. UP FRONT: NETWORK PLANNING AND DESIGN.

 1. Overview of Network Topologies.
 2. Network Design Strategies.
 3. Upgrading Strategies and Project Management.
 4. Preventative Maintenance.

II. THE PHYSICAL NETWORK.

 5. Wiring the Network-Cables and Other Components.
 6. Network Adapter Cards.
 7. Repeaters, Bridges, and Hubs.
 8. Network Switches.
 9. Virtual LANs.
10. Routers.

III. CHOOSING A NETWORK SOLUTION.

11. Heard Anything About ARCnet Lately?
12. Ethernet.
13. Token Ring Networks.
14. Wireless Networking: IEEE802.11 (Wi-Fi) and HomeRF Standards.
15. What is Bluetooth?
16. The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP).
17. Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI).
18. Dial-Up Connections.
19. Dedicated Connections.

IV. NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEMS, PROTOCOLS AND SERVICES.

20. Overview of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite.
21. TCP/IP Services and Applications.
22. Troubleshooting Tools for TCP/IP Networks.
23. BOOTP and the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
24. Name Resolution.
25. Overview of Microsoft's Active Directory Service.
26. Overview of Novell Netware IPX/SPX.
27. Overview of the Novell Bindery and Directory Services (NDS).
28. NetBIOS and NetBEUI.
29. Routing Protocols.

V. MANAGING USERS AND RESOURCES.

30. Windows NT Domains.
31. Windows 2000 User and Computer Management Utilities.
32. UNIX and Linux.
33. File Server Protocols.
34. Rights and Permissions.
35. Network Printing Protocols.
36. Print Servers.

VI. NETWORK SECURITY.

37. Basic Security Measures.
38. Auditing and Other Monitoring Measures.
39. Security Issues in Wide Area Networks.
40. Fi

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