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Real World Network Troubleshooting Manual Tools, Techniques, and Scenarios

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ISBN-10: 1584503483

ISBN-13: 9781584503484

Edition: 2004

Authors: Alan Sugano

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Troubleshooting can account for up to 90 percent of a network administrator's job, so effective troubleshooting skills will help administrators respond quickly in a crisis situation, and keep their networks running smoothly. It can be a quantum leap from network administrator to troubleshooting guru, but knowing how to implement the right technique at the right time can help administrators take their skills to the next level. The Real- World Network Troubleshooting Manual focuses on the methodology and process of network troubleshooting, and how to apply them in real-life situations. Designed to make any network administrator a troubleshooting expert, the book starts with an overview of…    
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List price: $44.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Charles River Media
Publication date: 9/10/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 396
Size: 7.28" wide x 9.02" long x 1.18" tall
Weight: 1.936
Language: English

Dedication
Acknowledgments
Preface
An Introduction to Troubleshooting
Chapter Preview
Basic Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Isolation
General Troubleshooting Rules
Contacting Technical Support
Chapter Summary
Review Questions
Network Printing
Chapter Preview
Printer Sizing
Dedicated Print Servers
Queue Configuration
Garbled Printing
Troubleshooting Scenarios
A Network Printer Cannot Be Added on Windows XP
Users Are Unable to Print to a Network Printer
Users Cannot Print to Network Printers
Users Receive a "Printer Installation Failed" Error Message When Attempting to Install a Printer from Their Web Browsers
Chapter Summary
Review Questions
Workstation Troubleshooting
Chapter Preview
Troubleshooting Categories
Troubleshooting the Windows Operating System
Basic Workstation Network Troubleshooting Tools
Troubleshooting Scenarios
Workstation Cannot Connect to Windows Server
Workstation Cannot Connect to Windows Server
Workstations Drop Off the Network
Workstation Cannot Use Resources on Windows 2000 Server
Workstation Cannot Connect to the Network Server
Workstation Cannot Connect to the Network Server
Workstation Takes a Long Time to Log in to the Server
Workstation Is Unable to Surf the Internet
Workstation Is Generally Unstable
Unable to Add a Networked HP2000C Printer to a Windows XP Workstation
In Outlook 2002, Typing a Partial Name in the To: Field Defaults to the Wrong User
User Is Unable to Install NAV Corporate Edition on a Workstation
Chapter Summary
Review Questions
Windows Server Troubleshooting
Chapter Preview
Server Hardware
Server Software
Server Problem Categories
Server Troubleshooting Tools
Server Recovery Tools When the Server Doesn't Start
Troubleshooting Scenarios
Data Faction Server Does Not Boot
Unable to Access Files from a Windows 2003 Server
Inaccessible Boot Device Error Stop 0000007B
After a Complete System Restore, net view, net use, and Browsing My Network Places Do Not Work (Continuation from Scenario 3)
Server Disappears and Reappears in My Network Places
Users Cannot Connect to the Server
Users Complain of Slow Server Performance
SCSI Bus Timeout Errors on HP DLT 70 Tape Drive
Chapter Summary
Review Questions
SQL Server 2000 Troubleshooting
Chapter Preview
SQL Server Basics
Backup/Maintenance of SQL Server
Best Practices Analyzer
SQL Server Security
Database Administrators
Troubleshooting Scenarios
Users Cannot Access the SQL Server
Poor Performance on the SQL Server
SQL Server Runs Especially Slow When Restarted, and Has Poor Overall Performance
Access Application Cannot Update Records on SQL Server 2000
Chapter Summary
Review Questions
Exchange Server Troubleshooting
Chapter Preview
Exchange Databases
Proper Exchange Server Placement
Back It Up!
Virus Protection
Exchange Server and Internet Mail
Spam
Outlook Web Access
Troubleshooting Scenarios
Exchange Server Is Running Very Slow
Exchange 2000 Server Unable to Deliver Mail to Specific Domains
Windows 2003 Server Event Viewer Displays Event 9582
Exchange Is Unable to Receive Internet Mail
Users Are Unable to Open Their Messages on Exchange 2003
Users Cannot Send Scheduling Information to Each Other
Outlook Web Access Inbox Is Empty
Exchange Server Is Unavailable
Public Folders Do Not Fully Replicate On Exchange 2000 Server
Chapter Summary
Review Questions
Wide Area Networks and IP Routing
Chapter Preview
TCP/IP Basics
Selecting a WAN Topology and Carrier
Active Directory
IP Routing
Using Windows Server as a Router
Cisco Routers
WAN Documentation
Troubleshooting Scenarios
Users In Los Angeles Have Difficulty Accessing Servers In Chicago and New York
New User Is Unable to Access Exchange Mailbox
Users Are Unable to Access Remote Servers
Users Are Unable to Access Company Web Site
Chapter Summary
Review Questions
Wireless Networking
Chapter Preview
Wireless Standards
Wireless Authentication Methods
Wireless Encryption
Purchasing AP Equipment
Preparing the Wireless Network Infrastructure
Client-Side Setup
Upgrading the Firmware on a Cisco AP1200
Troubleshooting Steps for Wireless Clients
Setting Up WPA for Home Users
Wireless Tools
Troubleshooting Scenarios
Internet Connection Running Very Slow
Hacker Attacks Web Site
Wireless Users Cannot Connect to the Network
Unable to Flash the Cisco AP1200 Using HTTP
Unable to Authenticate to Cisco AP1200 Using WPA With Pre-shared Key (PSK)
Chapter Summary
Review Questions
Firewall Troubleshooting
Chapter Preview
Are Firewalls Necessary?
Selecting the Proper Firewall
Proper Configuration
Dangerous Ports for Windows
Firewall Maintenance
Have a Hacking Recovery Plan In Place
Basic Firewall Troubleshooting Tools
Troubleshooting Scenarios
Unable to Access Online Banking Site
Unable to Access the Internet
Users Are Unable to Connect to the Internet
Problems with a SonicWALL Pro 4060
PIX Firewall Scrambles Rules
Chapter Summary
Review Questions
Virtual Private Network Troubleshooting
Chapter Preview
What Is a VPN?
VPN Limitations
Video Conferencing and Voice over IP (VoIP)
Implementing a VPN
Defining the VPN Connection on the Firewall
Setting up a VPN with a Dynamic IP Address on One Side
VPN Troubleshooting Tools
Troubleshooting Scenarios
VPN Going Up and Down
VPN Tunnel Goes Down
Two Mobile Clients on Same Laptop
Cannot Establish a VPN With a Dynamic IP Address
Unable to Communicate Across a VPN
Unable to Communicate Across a VPN
Chapter Summary
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions
About the CD-ROM
Index