Upgrading and repairing networks
Upgrading and Repairing Networks, Fifth Edition is the definitive guide for anyone with a network, from home networking enthusiasts to professional network administrators. The book explains network architectures and protocols using plain English and real-world examples, and gives valuable insight fo...
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| Language: | English |
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Indianapolis, Ind.
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2006
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| Edition: | 5th ed |
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| Collection: | O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- A short history of computer networking
- Overview of network topologies
- Network design strategies
- Upgrading strategies and project management
- Protecting the network: Preventative maintenance techniques
- Wiring the network: Cables, connectors, concentrators, and other network components
- Network interface cards
- Network switches
- Virtual LANs
- Routers
- Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Networks (SANs)
- The IEEE LAN/MAN committee networking standards
- Ethernet: The universal standard
- Dial-up connections
- Dedicated connections
- Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) technology
- Using a cable modem
- Introduction to wireless networking
- IEEE 802.11b: Wi-Fi pioneer
- Faster service: IEEE 802.11a
- The IEEE 802.11g standard
- Bluetooth wireless technology
- Security and other wireless technologies
- Overview of the TCP/IP protocol suite
- Basic TCP/IP services and applications
- Internet mail protocols: POP3, SMTP, and IMAP
- Troubleshooting tools for TCP/IP networks
- BOOTP and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
- Network name resolution
- Using the Active Directory Service
- File server protocols
- The Hypertext Transfer Protocol
- Routing protocols
- The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol
- Introduction to the IPv6 protocol
- Windows NT domains
- Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 user and computer management utilities
- Managing Unix and Linux users
- Rights and permissions
- Network printing protocols
- Print servers
- Basic security measures every network administrator needs to know
- Auditing and other monitoring measures
- Security issues for Wide Area Networks
- Firewalls
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and tunneling
- Encryption technology
- Strategies for troubleshooting network problems
- Network testing and analysis tools
- Troubleshooting Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) networks
- Upgrading older Ethernet networks
- Upgrading from bridges and hubs to routers and switches
- Adding wireless networking to a LAN
- Migrating from NetWare to Windows 2000 or Windows 2003
- Migration and integration issues: Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Unix, and Linux
- Migrating from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000, Windows 2003, and Windows XP
- Migration and integration: NetWare, Unix, and Linux
- Appendix A. Overview of the OSI seven-layer networking reference model
- Appendix B. Glossary
- Appendix C. Internet resources for network administrators
- Appendix D. The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
- Appendix E. Introduction to setting up a SOHO network
- Index