Introduction to Networking

Name: Introduction to Networking
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ISBN: 9780072226782

ISBN-10: 0072226781

ISBN-13: 9780072226782

Edition: 2003

Authors: Rich McMahon

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This textbook provides an introduction to networking skills through real-world case studies and step-by-step tutorials that will encourage students to learn by doing.

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List price: $62.50
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne
Publication date: 3/4/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 400
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.782
Language: English

Foreword from Mike Meyers	p. xii
Introduction	p. xiii
Introducing Basic Network Concepts	p. 1
Understanding Networks	p. 1
Human Networks	p. 1
Computer Networks	p. 3
Network Plan	p. 4
Identifying the Benefits of Networks	p. 6
Sharing Information	p. 8
Sharing Resources	p. 9
Assisting Collaboration	p. 11
Facilitating Centralized Management	p. 12
Distinguishing Between Network Classifications	p. 14
Classifying Networks by Their Geography	p. 14
Classifying Networks by Component Roles	p. 16
Chapter 1 Review	p. 20
Installing Network Hardware	p. 28
Describing Typical Network Components	p. 29
The Basic Components	p. 29
Network Component Functionality	p. 31
Network Connectivity	p. 33
Distinguishing Between Different Types of Cabling	p. 37
Coaxial Cable	p. 37
Twisted Pair	p. 39
Fiber Optics	p. 40
Wireless	p. 40
Creating a Straight-Through Cable	p. 41
Installing and Configuring a Network Interface Card	p. 43
Install a Network Interface Card	p. 44
Chapter 2 Review	p. 48
Communicating Over Networks	p. 54
Understanding Network Communication	p. 55
Computer Signals	p. 55
Digital to Analog Conversion	p. 57
Messages	p. 59
Create and Send a Computer Message	p. 59
Deciphering Computer Addressing	p. 60
Unique Addresses	p. 61
Physical Address	p. 62
Hexadecimal Notation	p. 62
MAC Addressing	p. 63
Node Address	p. 64
Network Address	p. 64
Network Address Implementation	p. 65
Download IEEE Standards	p. 66
Describe Network Communication Protocols	p. 69
Network Communication Decisions	p. 69
Locating the NetBEUI Protocol	p. 70
Laycred Communications	p. 73
Internet Communications	p. 74
Intranet/Extranet Communications	p. 77
Designing Networks	p. 78
Network Needs	p. 78
Network Choices	p. 79
Network Layout	p. 80
Implementing a TCP/IP Network	p. 82
Chapter 3 Review	p. 87
Installing Network Operating Systems	p. 92
Installing and Configuring Novell NetWare 6	p. 93
Preparing for the Installation	p. 93
Using FDISK	p. 94
Installing NetWare 6	p. 99
Installation Complete	p. 105
Installing and Configuring Windows 2000 Server	p. 106
Preparing for the Installation	p. 107
Creating Windows 2000 Server Boot Disks	p. 108
Installing Windows 2000 Server	p. 111
Installation Complete	p. 116
Installing and Configuring Red Hat Linux	p. 116
Preparing for the Installation	p. 116
Installing Linux 7.3 Server	p. 120
Installation Complete	p. 128
Chapter 4 Review	p. 129
Accessing Networks	p. 134
Installing and Configuring Windows XP Professional	p. 135
Preparing for Installation	p. 135
Installing Windows XP Professional	p. 140
Installation Complete	p. 147
Installing and Configuring Novell Client	p. 148
Preparing for Installation	p. 148
Installing Novell Client	p. 149
Installation Complete	p. 154
Installing and Configuring Red Hat Linux	p. 154
Preparing for the Installation	p. 155
Installing Linux 7.3	p. 156
Installation Complete	p. 160
Chapter 5 Review	p. 161
Building a Directory Service	p. 168
Understanding Novell Directory Services	p. 169
Creating a NetWare Administrator Desktop Shortcut	p. 169
Novell Directory Services Structure	p. 172
Object Naming	p. 177
Installing Novell ConsoleOne	p. 181
Describing Windows 2000 Active Directory (AD)	p. 184
Active Directory Structure	p. 184
Installing Active Directory	p. 186
Expanding Your Network's Directories	p. 189
Deciding on Initial Expansion	p. 190
Creating NDS Objects	p. 192
Joining a Domain	p. 195
Creating AD Objects	p. 196
Chapter 6 Review	p. 201
Creating Network File Systems	p. 208
Understanding Novell's Network File System	p. 209
File Servers	p. 209
Changing a User's HOME Directory Location	p. 214
Describing Windows File Storage	p. 219
Types of Windows Storage	p. 219
Windows File Systems	p. 226
Convert a FAT Partition to NTFS	p. 232
Utilizing Your Network File Systems	p. 233
Share-Level Permissions	p. 234
File-Level Permissions	p. 237
Effective Permissions	p. 241
Check the NetWare Rights to the HOME Directory	p. 242
Chapter 7 Review	p. 245
Printing Over a Network	p. 252
Understand Network Printing Concepts	p. 253
Locally Connected Print Devices	p. 254
Setting Up a Local Print Device	p. 255
Shared Print Devices	p. 259
Describe Windows Network Printing	p. 260
Add Printer Wizard	p. 261
Installing and Configuring a Network-Capable Print Device	p. 265
Explain NetWare Network Printing	p. 268
iPrint Components	p. 269
Creating a NetWare iPrint Broker	p. 271
Installing and Configuring a NetWare iPrint Client	p. 277
Chapter 8 Review	p. 279
Securing a Network	p. 284
Identifying Threats to Networking Security	p. 285
Internal Threats	p. 285
Setting the Password Lockouts on Windows 2000	p. 288
External Threats	p. 294
Upgrading a Windows 2000 System	p. 296
Viruses, Worms, and Other Malicious Code	p. 303
Planning a Secure Network	p. 305
Identifying Requirements	p. 305
Planning for Disaster	p. 305
Creating a DRP	p. 306
Backing Up the Network	p. 307
Chapter 9 Review	p. 308
Managing a Network	p. 312
Describing Windows Network Management Tools	p. 313
Windows XP Professional Workstation Tools	p. 313
Touring the Task Manager Tool	p. 322
Windows 2000 Server Tools	p. 323
Recording and Viewing a Performance Log	p. 328
Implementing Windows and NetWare Network Management	p. 333
Windows Networks	p. 333
Implementing Quota Management	p. 337
NetWare Networks	p. 339
Using NWCONFIG	p. 345
Chapter 10 Review	p. 347
Network+ Certification Path	p. 352
Network Professional Certification	p. 352
Why Certify?	p. 353
The Basics of Certification	p. 354
Know What Will Be Required of You	p. 354
Test Taking	p. 355
Glossary	p. 359
Index	p. 369
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