IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems Lab Companion (Cisco Networking Academy Program)

by Cisco Systems Inc.; Cisco Networking Academy Program

• ISBN13: 9781587130960
• ISBN10: 1587130963
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Cisco Press

Summary

The official Lab Companion of the IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems course within the Cisco Networking Academy Program. Maps directly to the most current version of the Web-based course Includes hands-on exercises that reinforce what the student has learned Prepares students for CompTIA's Server+ certification Cisco Networking Academy Program: IT Essentials II, Network Operating Systems Lab Companioncomplements both the online course offered by the Cisco Networking Academy Program and the corresponding Companion Guide. This title allows students to perform all the lab tasks related to the IT Essentials II online course curriculum. The IT Essentials Network Operating Systems course is designed to be an intensive introduction to server hardware, multi-user, multi-tasking operating systems and networked operating systems. Students explore a variety of topics, including: HW upgrades/configuration, installation procedures, security issues, back up procedures and remote access. Command line and graphical operating systems will also be covered. This title prepares students for the Server+ Certification Exam through the use of hands-on lab exercises that will reinforce what the student has learned from both the online curriculum and the Companion Guide.

Table of Contents

Operating System Basics	1	(1)
Microsoft Windows Basics	2	(2)
Unix and Linux on the Desktop	4	(1)
Types of Networks	5	(1)
The OSI Reference Model	6	(2)
Network Protocols	8	(3)
Network Topologies	11	(3)
Twisted Pair Cabling	14	(2)
Physical Media Types	16	(1)
Network Devices	17	(2)
The TCP/IP Network Model	19	(2)
IPv4 Addressing Overview	21	(1)
Subnetting	22	(1)
Network/NOS Services	23	(1)
Windows 2000 Active Directory	24	(1)
Novell NDS	25	(1)
Configuring Linux as a NIS Client	26	(3)
Characteristics of a Network Operating System	29	(1)
Windows NT/2000	30	(1)
Linux	31	(2)
Planning the Installation	33	(1)
Server Components	34	(1)
Hardware Requirements	35	(1)
File Systems	36	(1)
Adding Swap File Space in a Linux System	37	(2)
The Boot Process	39	(2)
Linux Boot Process	41	(2)
Installation Demonstration of Windows 2000	43	(12)
Installing the OS	55
Configuring an IP Address and Default Gateway in Windows 2000	53	(6)
Logging On to Windows 2000	59	(2)
Using the Windows 2000 GUI	61	(6)
Using the Windows 2000 CLI	67	(2)
Navigating the Windows 2000 File System with Windows Explorer and My Computer	69	(3)
Adding Users in Windows 2000	72	(4)
Managing User Accounts in Windows 2000	76	(3)
User Accounts	79	(1)
Creating Files and Directories Using Windows 2000	80	(2)
Creating Groups in Windows 2000	82	(3)
Assigning Permissions in Windows 2000	85	(6)
Configuring HTTP Services on Windows 2000	91	(4)
Configuring FTP Services on Windows 2000	95	(4)
Configuring Telnet on Windows 2000	99	(8)
Writing a Script in Windows 2000	107	(4)
Installation of Linux	111	(18)
Configuring Network Settings	129	(9)
Configuring X Server	138	(5)
Post-Installation of Applications and Programs	143	(4)
Logging In to Linux	147	(8)
Using the Linux GUI (X Window)	155	(8)
CLI Interface	163	(4)
Linux Bash and C Shells	167	(5)
Linux Shells	172	(1)
Using the Linux vi Editor	173	(8)
vi Editor	181	(1)
Adding Users in Linux	182	(8)
Creating Groups in Linux	190	(5)
Creating Directories in Linux	195	(3)
Managing Run Levels	198	(2)
HTTP Apache Web Server	200	(8)
Configuring FTP Services in Linux	208	(5)
Configuring Telnet in Linux	213	(5)
Creating a Samba Server	218	(2)
Writing a Script File in Linux	220	(5)
Overview of Backup Methods	225	(1)
Types of Backup Hardware	226	(2)
Environmental Guidelines for a Server Room	228	(1)
Backing Up with Windows 2000	229	(8)
Backing Up with Linux	237	(2)
Drive Mapping	239	(1)
Checking Resource Usage on Windows 2000	240	(24)
Checking Resource Usage in Linux	264
Bottlenecks	250	(2)
Baseline	252	(1)
SNMP	253	(2)
Installing SNMP	255	(2)
Configuring SNMP Security and Traps	257	(2)
Using Device Manager in Windows 2000 Server	259	(2)
Using the HCL	261	(2)
Updating Your Server's Operating System and Hardware	263	(4)
Using TCP/IP Utilities	267	(1)
Windows 2000 Diagnostic Tools	268	(2)
Server Shutdown	270	(1)
Redundancy	271	(1)
Hot Swapping	272	(1)
Security Checklist	273	(3)
Anti-Theft Devices for Hardware	276	(2)
Threats to Network Security	278	(1)
Implementing Security Measures	279