I-Net: Exam Prep : Exam Iko-001

by Catura-Houser, Tim; Dumas, Laurel Ann Spivey; Simmons, Matt

• ISBN13: 9781576105986
• ISBN10: 1576105989
• Edition: CD
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-06-01
• Publisher: Coriolis Group

Summary

E-commerce is a wave of the Internet future, and those seeking certification in this area will find real-world examples, interactive activities, and multiple hands-on projects to enhance study curriculum in order to pass this widely focused test. Other features of this title include study resources and URLs, test-taking strategies, and shortcuts. CD included.

Table of Contents

Exam Insights	xxv
Self-Assessment	xxxvii
Networking Basics	1	(46)
A Brief History of Networking	2	(1)
Elements of Networking	2	(4)
Nodes	4	(1)
Peer-to-Peer Networks	4	(1)
Client/Server Networking	5	(1)
The OSI Reference Model	6	(4)
The ISO	6	(1)
The Application Layer	7	(1)
The Presentation Layer	8	(1)
The Session Layer	8	(1)
The Transport Layer	8	(1)
The Network Layer	9	(1)
The Data Link Layer	9	(1)
The Physical Layer	10	(1)
Putting It All Together	10	(1)
Network Topologies	10	(5)
Logical Network Topologies	11	(1)
Physical Network Topologies	11	(4)
Types of Networks	15	(1)
Local Area Network (LAN)	15	(1)
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)	16	(1)
Wide Area Network (WAN)	16	(1)
Other Types of Networks	16	(1)
Networking Hardware	16	(7)
Network Interface Card (NIC)	17	(1)
Cabling	17	(4)
Switches	21	(1)
MAUs	22	(1)
Repeaters	22	(1)
Transceivers	22	(1)
Bridges	22	(1)
Routers	22	(1)
Brouters	23	(1)
Gateways	23	(1)
ISO 8802 Specifications	23	(3)
Future ISO 8802 Standards	26	(1)
Networking Protocols	26	(3)
Talking to the Network	26	(1)
NetBEUI	27	(1)
IPX/SPX	28	(1)
TCP/IP	28	(1)
Network Operating Systems	29	(2)
DoD Specifications	29	(1)
Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000	30	(1)
Novell NetWare	30	(1)
Unix/Linux	31	(1)
Troubleshooting Challenges	31	(7)
Cabling Challenges	32	(1)
NIC Challenges	32	(1)
Network Access Challenges	33	(1)
Tools of the Trade	33	(2)
Troubleshooting Methodology	35	(3)
Chapter Summary	38	(1)
Review Questions	38	(4)
Real-World Projects	42	(5)
TCP/IP	47	(42)
TCP/IP History	48	(1)
TCP/IP Model and RFCs	49	(1)
IP Addressing	50	(5)
Subnet	53	(1)
Subnetworks and Nodes	53	(2)
Class Addresses	55	(1)
Class A	55	(1)
Class B	55	(1)
Class C	56	(1)
Reserved and Private IP Addresses	56	(1)
Gateways	57	(1)
Ports	58	(1)
TCP/IP Protocols	59	(2)
User Datagram Protocol	60	(1)
Internet Protocol	61	(1)
Internet Control Message Protocol	61	(1)
Address Resolution Protocol	61	(1)
Reverse Address Resolution Protocol	61	(1)
TCP/IP Services	61	(10)
DNS	62	(3)
LDAP/X.500	65	(1)
SNMP	66	(1)
Trivial File Transfer Protocol	67	(1)
File Transfer Protocol	67	(1)
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol	67	(1)
Telnet	68	(1)
HTTP	68	(1)
LPD/LPR/LPQ	69	(1)
VOIP	69	(1)
WAP	70	(1)
Email	71	(1)
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol	71	(1)
Post Office Protocol (POP3)	71	(1)
X.400	72	(1)
Internet Message Access Protocol	72	(1)
Lists and Newsgroups	72	(2)
Remote Access Protocols	74	(4)
SLIP	75	(1)
PPP	75	(1)
PPTP	76	(1)
L2TP	77	(1)
L2F	77	(1)
IPSec	78	(1)
IKM	78	(1)
Multipoint Access and Point-to-Point	78	(1)
Troubleshooting Challenges	79	(2)
TraceRoute	79	(1)
PING	80	(1)
NetStat	80	(1)
IPconfig	80	(1)
Chapter Summary	81	(1)
Review Questions	82	(3)
Real-World Projects	85	(4)
The Internet	89	(34)
Data Transport Methods	91	(2)
Modulation	91	(1)
Signal Formats	92	(1)
Wired Access	93	(13)
T1/E1	93	(1)
T3/E3	94	(1)
Sonet	95	(1)
ISDN	96	(3)
Installation	99	(1)
xDSL	99	(2)
Frame Relay	101	(1)
X.25	101	(2)
ATM	103	(1)
Cable Modems	104	(1)
PSTN	105	(1)
Wireless Access	106	(2)
Satellite Wireless	106	(1)
Terrestrial Wireless	107	(1)
Backbones	108	(6)
ISPs and IAPs	109	(1)
Network Access Points	109	(1)
Peering	110	(1)
Mirror Sites and Caching	110	(2)
Connection Points	112	(1)
Connection Types	113	(1)
Troubleshooting Challenges	114	(3)
Corruption	114	(1)
Access Delays	114	(1)
Download Delays	115	(1)
Software Issues	116	(1)
Device Challenges	116	(1)
Chapter Summary	117	(1)
Review Questions	117	(3)
Real-World Projects	120	(3)
The Client	123	(30)
Operating Systems	124	(1)
Windows	124	(1)
Linux	124	(1)
Client-Side Software	125	(1)
Email Clients	125	(1)
MIME	126	(3)
MIME Defined	126	(2)
MIME RFCs	128	(1)
Web Browsers	129	(4)
Plug-Ins	131	(1)
History	132	(1)
Caching	132	(1)
Bookmarks	133	(1)
Boolean Searches	133	(1)
Configuration	134	(2)
IP Address	134	(1)
Network Mask Settings	135	(1)
Gateway	135	(1)
Domain Name	135	(1)
Hosts Files	135	(1)
Legacy Clients	136	(3)
Windows 3.1	136	(1)
WinSock	136	(1)
Archie	137	(1)
FTP	138	(1)
Cookies	139	(2)
Cookie Ingredients	139	(1)
How a Cookie Works	140	(1)
Cookie Usage	140	(1)
Secure Cookie	140	(1)
Cookie Tech Talk	141	(1)
Viruses	141	(2)
Virus Types	141	(1)
Virus Defense	142	(1)
Modem	143	(1)
AT	143	(1)
Configuration Changes	144	(1)
Troubleshooting Challenges	144	(1)
Chapter Summary	145	(1)
Review Questions	146	(3)
Real-World Projects	149	(4)
The Server	153	(30)
Operating Systems	155	(2)
Linux	155	(1)
NetWare	156	(1)
Windows	157	(1)
Server Services	157	(2)
Web Servers	158	(1)
DNS	159	(1)
Proxy Server	160	(1)
DHCP Server	161	(1)
Mail Server	162	(1)
Collaboration Mail Servers	162	(1)
SMTP, POP3, and IMAP4 Mail Servers	163	(1)
Certificate Servers	163	(1)
X.509	164	(1)
PGP	164	(1)
SAN	164	(1)
SAN in the Enterprise	164	(1)
SAN in the Workgroup	164	(1)
IAPs	164	(2)
Zero Footprint	165	(1)
IAP Types	165	(1)
Transaction Server	166	(1)
Application Server	167	(1)
Appliance Servers	167	(1)
SQL	167	(2)
CTI	169	(2)
Toy No More	170	(1)
Fax Servers	171	(1)
Troubleshooting Challenges	171	(5)
RAID	172	(3)
Security	175	(1)
Chapter Summary	176	(1)
Review Questions	176	(3)
Real-World Projects	179	(4)
Security	183	(42)
Triangle of Security	184	(3)
Physical Security	185	(1)
User Training	186	(1)
Tools	187	(1)
Designing Security	187	(4)
Access Control	189	(1)
Audit	189	(2)
Encryption	191	(1)
Implementing Security: Authentication	191	(2)
Authentication Methods	192	(1)
Security Management	193	(4)
Certificates	193	(1)
Tokens	194	(1)
Firewalls	194	(3)
Virtual Private Networks	197	(4)
Intranet	200	(1)
Internet	200	(1)
Extranet	200	(1)
Monitoring and Maintenance	201	(3)
Antivirus Protection	202	(1)
Disaster Planning	203	(1)
Types of Attacks	204	(5)
Denial of Service	204	(1)
Floods	204	(1)
Spoof	205	(1)
Session Hijacking	206	(1)
Port Scanners	207	(1)
Exploitation of Holes and Bugs	208	(1)
Defense	209	(4)
Defense Tools	210	(1)
Concentric Rings of Security	211	(1)
Protection of Email	212	(1)
Breaking News about Security	213	(2)
Personal Firewalls	213	(1)
Amplified Attacks	214	(1)
Troubleshooting Challenges	215	(1)
Chapter Summary	215	(2)
Review Questions	217	(4)
Real-World Projects	221	(4)
Creating Web Pages	225	(54)
HTML Fundamentals	226	(3)
Creation Tools	229	(2)
Choosing an Editor	229	(2)
HTML Structure	231	(27)
Source View	233	(1)
Basic Tag Types	234	(2)
HTML Element	236	(1)
Head Element	236	(1)
Naming Your Document: The Title Element	237	(2)
The Body Element	239	(7)
Formatting	246	(1)
Basic Style Tags	246	(3)
Alignment Tags	249	(3)
Fonts	252	(2)
Font Size	254	(4)
Link Elements	258	(11)
Anchor Tags	259	(1)
More HREF Tags	260	(2)
Lists	262	(2)
Tables	264	(2)
Meta Tags	266	(3)
Browser Compatibility	269	(1)
Creating Browser Neutral Web Pages	269	(1)
Browser Compatibility	269	(1)
Troubleshooting Challenges	270	(1)
Chapter Summary	270	(1)
Review Questions	271	(3)
Real-World Projects	274	(5)
Creating Interactive Web Pages with Multimedia	279	(34)
Images	280	(13)
File Types Generally	281	(1)
Dots	282	(1)
Pixels	282	(1)
Image Resolution	283	(2)
RGB Values	285	(1)
XYZ and Mapping	286	(1)
Image Capture	287	(1)
Image Compression	287	(1)
File Types	288	(4)
Placing Images in Your Web Page	292	(1)
Sound	293	(2)
WAV	294	(1)
MP3	294	(1)
Advanced Multimedia	295	(10)
Multimedia File Types	296	(2)
Streaming Media	298	(7)
Troubleshooting Challenges	305	(1)
Chapter Summary	306	(1)
Review Questions	306	(4)
Real-World Projects	310	(3)
Advanced Web Development	313	(50)
Frames	314	(2)
To Frame or Not to Frame	314	(1)
Legacy Browsers	315	(1)
Style Sheets	316	(2)
Cascading Style Sheets (CSSs)	317	(1)
Style Sheet Types	317	(1)
Scripting	318	(3)
Visual Basic	319	(2)
VBScript	321	(1)
Windows Scripting Host	321	(1)
Web Application Interfaces	321	(16)
Common Gateway Interface (CGI)	322	(2)
Internet Server API (ISAPI)	324	(1)
ActiveX Components and Dynamic Link Libraries	324	(2)
Java	326	(3)
Client vs. Server	329	(1)
Server-Side Includes	330	(1)
Client- and Server-Side Programming Languages	331	(4)
Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML)	335	(1)
Extensible Markup Language (XML)	336	(1)
Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML)	337	(1)
Databases	337	(11)
Open Database Connectivity	338	(1)
Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)	338	(1)
Structured Query Language (SQL)	339	(1)
Database Details	340	(2)
Flat-File Databases	342	(1)
RDBMSs	343	(4)
Free-Form Databases	347	(1)
Basic Database Services and Engines	347	(1)
Creating Database-Driven Web Sites	348	(6)
Building Templates	348	(2)
Updating Content on Demand	350	(1)
Delivering Content on the Fly	350	(1)
Managing User Input	351	(1)
Handling Data Updates	352	(1)
Database Access and Security	352	(2)
Troubleshooting Challenges	354	(1)
Chapter Summary	354	(1)
Review Questions	355	(3)
Real-World Projects	358	(5)
Web Design Fundamentals	363	(48)
Web Page Design	364	(8)
Common Design Mistakes	365	(1)
Content vs. Presentation	365	(1)
New Technology Issues	366	(1)
Response Times	367	(2)
Links	369	(2)
Frames	371	(1)
Style Sheets	372	(1)
Web Page Content	372	(10)
Writing Elective Copy	372	(2)
Effective Use of Links	374	(2)
Effective Use of Frames	376	(1)
Effective Use of Images	376	(3)
Effective Use of Style Sheets	379	(1)
Animation	380	(1)
Video	380	(1)
Audio	381	(1)
3D	381	(1)
Printing Issues	382	(1)
Internet Web Site Design	382	(12)
Planning the Site	382	(3)
Site Navigation	385	(1)
The Home Page	386	(1)
Internal Pages	387	(1)
Applications	388	(1)
Scripts	388	(1)
Active Server Pages	389	(1)
Search Capabilities	390	(1)
Consider the Little Guy	391	(1)
Designing for Users with Disabilities	391	(2)
Multilingual Issues	393	(1)
Testing the Web Site	394	(1)
Usability Testing	394	(1)
Load Testing	395	(1)
Code Testing	395	(1)
Content Review	395	(1)
Maintaining the Web Site	395	(1)
Listening to Your Customers	396	(1)
Documenting Changes	396	(1)
Intranet Web Site Design	396	(3)
Technology Issues	397	(1)
Changing Your Focus	397	(1)
Bandwidth Requirements	397	(1)
Improving Worker Productivity	398	(1)
Main Components of an Intranet	398	(1)
Extranets	399	(1)
The Future of Web Sites	399	(2)
Increased Bandwidth	399	(1)
XML and Related Technologies	400	(1)
The Disappearance of the Web Browser	400	(1)
Internet Appliances	401	(1)
Troubleshooting Challenges	401	(1)
Client Interaction Challenges	401	(1)
Response Time Challenges	402	(1)
Chapter Summary	402	(1)
Review Questions	403	(3)
Real-World Projects	406	(5)
E-Commerce Fundamentals	411	(40)
Putting the .com in Commerce	412	(12)
Should You Sell Online?	412	(2)
Choosing a Domain Name	414	(1)
Hosting Issues	415	(1)
Payment Solutions	416	(1)
Web Site Design Issues	417	(2)
Security Issues	419	(4)
Other Considerations	423	(1)
Marketing on the Internet	424	(11)
Tools for Success	424	(3)
Freebies	427	(1)
Guarantees	427	(1)
Search Engines	427	(2)
Links	429	(1)
Banner Advertisements	429	(1)
Distribution Lists	430	(1)
Newsgroups	431	(1)
Online Classifieds	431	(1)
Back-End Marketing	431	(1)
Spamming	432	(1)
Push Technology	432	(1)
Pull Technology	433	(1)
Customer Service	433	(2)
Business Models	435	(4)
Business-to-Consumer (B2C)	435	(2)
Business-to-Business (B2B)	437	(2)
Working in a Global Market	439	(2)
Currency Exchange	440	(1)
Encryption Technology Restrictions	440	(1)
Language Barriers	440	(1)
Importing and Exporting Issues	441	(1)
Troubleshooting Challenges	441	(3)
Organizational Challenges	441	(1)
Positioning Challenges	442	(1)
Customer Service Challenges	442	(1)
Exposure Challenges	443	(1)
Negative Response Challenges	443	(1)
Supplier Challenges	443	(1)
Chapter Summary	444	(1)
Review Questions	444	(4)
Real-World Projects	448	(3)
Legal Issues	451	(24)
Web Site Issues	452	(2)
Disclaimers	452	(1)
Domain Names	453	(1)
Linking	454	(1)
Framing	454	(1)
Email Issues	454	(7)
Spam	455	(5)
Avoiding UCE Lawsuits	460	(1)
Trademarks	461	(3)
The Trademark	462	(1)
The Registered Trademark	463	(1)
Copyright	464	(3)
Fair Use	465	(2)
Permissions	467	(1)
Patents	467	(1)
Global Issues	468	(1)
Troubleshooting Challenges	469	(1)
Chapter Summary	469	(1)
Review Questions	470	(2)
Real-World Projects	472	(3)
Sample Test	475	(20)
Answer Key	495	(14)
Appendix A Answers to Review Questions	509	(14)
Appendix B i-NET+ Exam Objectives	523	(2)
Appendix C Study Resources	525	(4)
Appendix D Essential HTML Tags	529	(12)
Appendix E List Processor Commands	541	(6)
Glossary	547	(20)
Index	567