The Complete Network Upgrade & Maintenance Guide

by Minasi, Mark; Blaney, Jim; Brenton, Chris

• ISBN13: 9780782122596
• ISBN10: 0782122590
• Edition: CD
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-10-01
• Publisher: Sybex Inc

Summary

Written by an expert in the networking industry, this authoritative resource is intended for system administrators who must upgrade, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot real-world networks. The CD-ROM includes the book in electronic format and scores of network utilities and tools.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xxxv
PART I: Network Communications Concepts	3	(266)
Chapter 1: Networking Overview	3	(26)
Chapter 2: The OSI Model and Protocol Communication	29	(48)
Chapter 3: Specific Networking Protocols	77	(94)
Chapter 4: Ethernet Overview	171	(16)
Chapter 5: Token Ring Overview	187	(20)
Chapter 6: Network Topologies	207	(62)
PART II: Network Hardware	269	(134)
Chapter 7: Transmission Media	269	(50)
Chapter 8: Network Adapters and Punch-Down Panels	319	(16)
Chapter 9: Repeaters, Hubs, Routers, and Bridges	335	(48)
Chapter 10: Workstations, Servers, and Additional Connectivity Hardware	383	(20)
PART III: Network Server Software	403	(230)
Chapter 11: Novell NetWare/IntraNetWare	403	(56)
Chapter 12: Windows NT Server	459	(42)
Chapter 13: Unix/Linux	501	(52)
Chapter 14: Lotus Notes	553	(22)
Chapter 15: OS/2 Warp, Banyan VINES/StreetTalk, and LANtastic	575	(34)
Chapter 16: AppleTalk and AppleShare	609	(24)
PART IV: Network Client Software	633	(74)
Chapter 17: Who Can Talk to Whom	633	(74)
PART V: Interconnecting Networks	707	(130)
Chapter 18: Adding Internet Access	707	(34)
Chapter 19: Building an Intranet	741	(30)
Chapter 20: Introduction to Extranets	771	(34)
Chapter 21: Extranet Infrastructure	805	(32)
PART VI: Accessing Networks Remotely	837	(64)
Chapter 22: Implementing an Effective Telecommuting System	837	(40)
Chapter 23: Remote Access Hardware	877	(24)
PART VII: Optimizing and Fine-Tuning for Performance	901	(62)
Chapter 24: Ways to Speed Up an Existing Server	901	(26)
Chapter 25: Creating and Using a Network Baseline	927	(22)
Chapter 26: Stress-Testing Techniques	949	(14)
PART VIII: Network Security Issues	963	(78)
Chapter 27: Top Ten Things You Can Do to Increase Security	963	(30)
Chapter 28: Internet-Related Security Issues	993	(48)
PART IX: Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance	1041	(384)
Chapter 29: Basic Elements of Troubleshooting	1041	(18)
Chapter 30: Hardware Troubleshooting Tools	1059	(26)
Chapter 31: Software Troubleshooting Tools	1085	(46)
Chapter 32: Diagnosing Real-World Problems	1131	(24)
Chapter 33: Troubleshooting Servers	1155	(58)
Chapter 34: Troubleshooting Workstations	1213	(64)
Chapter 35: Troubleshooting the Physical Network	1277	(40)
Chapter 36: Troubleshooting Network Printing	1317	(40)
Chapter 37: Troubleshooting WANs	1357	(36)
Chapter 38: A Pound of Prevention	1393	(32)
Appendices	1425	(59)
Appendix A: Information Resources	1425	(20)
Appendix B: Vendor Web Sites	1445	(10)
Appendix C: Manufacturer's Ethernet Identifiers	1455	(8)
Appendix D: Glossary	1463	(21)
Index	1484