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Introduction to Local Area Networks,9781418000585
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Introduction to Local Area Networks


Edition: 01
Author(s): Miers, Judson
ISBN10:  1418000582
ISBN13:  9781418000585
Format:  Paperback
Pub. Date:  6/14/2006
Publisher(s): CENGAGE Delmar Learning

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SummaryTable of Contents
Readers of this book will learn about Local Area Network (LAN) basics through the analysis of case studies that explore common operating systems, network services, security, and more! Each chapter of this innovative manual develops a concrete foundation in LAN concepts and applications by exposing readers to a variety of situations and networks. A back-of-book CD-ROM that contains PowerPoint Presentations gives detailed examples of what a business presentation for each case study would look like. Excel spreadsheets are also included so that users can input costs and other data to fashion their own ?real world? presentations for a hands-on learning experience.
Preface ix
PART I GETTING STARTED
1(68)
Laying the Foundation
3(6)
Why Is This Chapter Important to Me?
4(1)
Introduction
4(1)
Management Guidelines
5(1)
Professional Conduct
6(1)
Summary
7(1)
Discussion Questions
7(2)
A Review of the OSI Model
9(12)
Why Is This Material Important to Me?
10(4)
Networking Devices
14(5)
Summary
19(1)
Discussion Questions
20(1)
Network Basics
21(20)
Why Is This Material Important to Me?
22(1)
OSI Model Summary
22(1)
Basic Terminology
22(1)
Network Cabling, Media, and So On: Layer 1
23(5)
Amplifiers and Repeaters: Layer 1
28(3)
MAC Addresses: Layer 2
31(1)
Bridges and Switches: Layer 2
31(1)
LLC: Layer 2
32(1)
Network Addressing: Layer 3
33(1)
Routers and Switches: Layer 3
33(3)
Layers 4 through 7
36(1)
Network Architectures
36(3)
Summary
39(1)
Discussion Questions
39(2)
Asset Management
41(10)
Why Is This Material Important to Me?
42(1)
Accounting Documents
42(1)
Physical Inventory/Audit
43(1)
Automatic Tools
44(1)
Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts
45(5)
Summary
50(1)
Discussion Questions
50(1)
Business and Technology Analysis
51(12)
Why Is This Material Important to Me?
52(1)
Introduction
52(2)
The Facts as We Know Them
54(3)
Example BTA for XYZ Mortgage
57(2)
Purpose of the BTA Exercise
59(2)
Summary
61(1)
Discussion Questions
61(2)
Computer Professionals Unlimited, Inc.
63(6)
Why Is This Material Important to Me?
64(1)
The Process
64(3)
Summary
67(1)
Discussion Questions
68(1)
PART II TARGET ORGANIZATIONS
69(52)
Cross Creek Construction
71(20)
Why Is This Case Important to Me?
72(1)
The Basic Facts
72(6)
Network Installation: Basic Considerations
78(1)
Network Installation: Actual Installation
78(2)
Summary
80(1)
Class Discussion
81(1)
Documents
82(9)
Red Bridge School District
91(22)
Why Is This Case Important to Me?
92(1)
The Basic Facts
92(7)
Network Installation: Basic Considerations
99(1)
Network Installation: Actual Installation
100(5)
Summary
105(1)
Discussion Questions
106(1)
Documents
107(6)
CPU's Network
113(8)
Why Is This Chapter Important to Me?
114(1)
The Basic Facts
114(2)
Summary
116(1)
Discussion Questions
116(1)
Documents
117(4)
PART III WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
121(56)
Performing the Installation
123(18)
Why Is This Chapter Important to Me?
124(1)
Nomenclature, Naming, and Other Things
124(1)
The Tools
124(9)
Installing Network Cable
133(3)
Terminating Network Cable
136(2)
Testing the Installed Cable
138(1)
Summary
139(1)
Discussion Questions
139(2)
Checking Network Health
141(20)
Why Is This Chapter Important to Me?
142(1)
How Do We Define Network Health?
142(2)
The Types of Tools
144(2)
Performing the Analysis---Theoretically
146(2)
Performing the Analysis---Hands-On
148(3)
Monitoring Systems
151(7)
Summary
158(1)
Discussion Questions
158(3)
Planning the Next Upgrade
161(8)
Why Is This Chapter Important to Me?
162(1)
General Guidelines
162(1)
Building the Case
163(1)
Network Simulations
164(1)
Total Cost of Ownership
165(1)
Summary
166(1)
Discussion Questions
167(2)
Evaluating and Choosing IT Employees, Consultants, and Service Providers
169(8)
Why Is This Chapter Important to Me?
170(1)
Employees, Contractors, or Service Providers
170(1)
Evaluating Your IT Professionals: Education and Training
171(5)
Summary
176(1)
Discussion Questions
176(1)
Networking Technician Needs 177(2)
Visio Technical Drawing of the LAN Lab 179(2)
Cable Manufacture and Testing 181(6)
Introduction to the Fluke OneTouch Series II Network Assistant 187(6)
Network Cable Verification Form 193(2)
Suggested Readings 195(2)
Glossary 197(6)
Index 203

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