Guide to Networking Essentials

by TOMSHO

• ISBN13: 9780619130879
• ISBN10: 0619130873
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-11-18
• Publisher: Course Technology

Table of Contents

Introduction to Networks and Networking Concepts	1	(46)
What Is Networking?	2	(3)
Networking Fundamentals	2	(2)
Local and Wide Area Networks	4	(1)
A Networking Lexicon	5	(3)
Clients, Peers, and Servers	5	(1)
The Network Medium Carries Network Messages	6	(1)
Network Protocols	6	(1)
Network Software	7	(1)
Network Services	7	(1)
Network Types	8	(12)
Peer-to-Peer Networking	8	(3)
Server-Based Networks	11	(2)
Storage-Area Networks (SANs)	13	(2)
Personal Area Networks (PANs)	15	(1)
Hybrid Networks	16	(1)
Server Hardware Requirements	16	(1)
Specialized Servers	17	(3)
Selecting the Right Type of Network	20	(1)
Chapter Summary	21	(1)
Key Terms	21	(6)
Review Questions	27	(5)
Hands-on Projects	32	(12)
Case Projects	44	(3)
Network Design Essentials	47	(22)
Network Design	48	(1)
Designing a Network Layout	48	(1)
Standard Topologies	48	(7)
Bus	49	(3)
Star Topology	52	(1)
Ring Topology	53	(2)
Wireless Topologies	55	(1)
Hubs	55	(1)
Active Hubs	56	(1)
Passive Hubs	56	(1)
Hybrid Hubs	56	(1)
Switches	56	(1)
Variations of the Major Topologies	57	(2)
Mesh Topology	57	(1)
Star Bus Topology	58	(1)
Star Ring Topology	58	(1)
Selecting a Topology	59	(1)
Constructing a Network Layout	60	(1)
Chapter Summary	61	(1)
Key Terms	62	(1)
Review Questions	63	(2)
Hands-on Projects	65	(2)
Case Projects	67	(2)
Networking Media	69	(54)
Network Cabling: Tangible Physical Media	70	(1)
Primary Cable Types	70	(21)
General Cable Characteristics	71	(2)
Baseband and Broadband Transmission	73	(2)
The Importance of Bandwidth	75	(1)
Coaxial Cable	75	(6)
Twisted-Pair Cable	81	(5)
Fiber-Optic Cable	86	(3)
Cable Selection Criteria	89	(2)
The IBM Cabling System	91	(1)
Wireless Networking: Intangible Media	91	(11)
The Wireless World	92	(1)
Types of Wireless Networks	93	(1)
Wireless LAN Applications	94	(1)
Wireless LAN Transmission	94	(4)
802.11 Wireless Networking	98	(1)
Wireless Extended LAN Technologies	99	(1)
Microwave Networking Technologies	100	(1)
Other Wireless Networking Technologies	101	(1)
Chapter Summary	102	(2)
Key Terms	104	(7)
Review Questions	111	(6)
Hands-on Projects	117	(3)
Case Projects	120	(3)
Network Interface Cards	123	(36)
Network Interface Card (NIC) Basics	124	(8)
From Parallel to Serial, and Vice Versa	124	(3)
PC Buses	127	(3)
Other PC Interfaces Used for Networking	130	(1)
Principles of NIC Configuration	131	(1)
Making the Network Attachment	131	(1)
Choosing Network Adapters for Best Performance	132	(2)
Special-Purpose NICs	134	(1)
Wireless Adapters	134	(1)
Remote Boot Adapters	134	(1)
Driver Software	135	(3)
Chapter Summary	138	(1)
Key Terms	139	(3)
Review Questions	142	(6)
Hands-on Projects	148	(8)
Case Projects	156	(3)
Making Networks Work	159	(30)
OSI and 802 Networking Models	160	(11)
Role of a Reference Model	160	(1)
OSI Reference Model	161	(10)
IEEE 802 Networking Specifications	171	(3)
IEEE 802 Specifications	171	(1)
IEEE 802 Extensions to the OSI Reference Model	172	(2)
Chapter Summary	174	(1)
Key Terms	175	(4)
Review Questions	179	(4)
Hands-on Projects	183	(3)
Case Projects	186	(3)
Network Communications and Protocols	189	(54)
Function of Packets in Network Communications	190	(3)
Packet Structure	191	(1)
Packet Creation	192	(1)
Understanding Packets	193	(1)
Protocols	193	(23)
The Function of Protocols	193	(1)
Protocols in a Layered Architecture	194	(3)
Common Protocol Suites	197	(17)
Apple Talk	214	(1)
Implementing and Removing Protocols	215	(1)
Putting Data on the Cable: Access Methods	216	(8)
Function of Access Methods	216	(1)
Major Access Methods	217	(6)
Choosing an Access Method	223	(1)
Chapter Summary	224	(1)
Key Terms	225	(4)
Review Questions	229	(5)
Hands-on Projects	234	(8)
Case Projects	242	(1)
Network Architectures	243	(56)
Ethernet	244	(12)
Overview of Ethernet	244	(1)
10 Mbps IEEE Standards	244	(9)
100 Mbps IEEE Standards	253	(3)
Gigabit Ethernet: 1 Gbps IEEE 802.3z Standards	256	(9)
10 Gigabit Ethernet: 10 Gbps IEEE 802.3ae Standard	260	(1)
Ethernet Frame Types	261	(1)
Ethernet 802.3	262	(1)
Segmentation	263	(1)
Wireless Ethernet: IEEE 802.11b	264	(1)
Token Ring	265	(5)
Token Ring Function	266	(2)
Hardware Components	268	(1)
Cabling in a Token Ring Environment	269	(1)
AppleTalk and ARCnet	270	(7)
AppleTalk Environment	270	(4)
ARCnet Environment	274	(3)
FDDI	277	(3)
Other Networking Alternatives	280	(4)
Broadband Technologies	280	(2)
Broadcast Technologies	282	(1)
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)	282	(1)
ATM and SONET Signaling Rates	283	(1)
High Performance Parallel Interface (HIPPI)	284	(1)
Chapter Summary	284	(2)
Key Terms	286	(2)
Review Questions	288	(4)
Hands-on Projects	292	(4)
Case Projects	296	(3)
Simple Network Operations	299	(46)
Network Operating Systems	300	(1)
Network Operating Systems Overview	300	(1)
NOS Demands	300	(1)
Software Components of Networking	301	(7)
General NOS Components	302	(4)
Server Network Software	306	(1)
Client and Server	307	(1)
Installing a Network Operating System	308	(10)
Installation Preparation	308	(4)
Installing Microsoft Windows Servers	312	(3)
Installing Novell NetWare 6.0	315	(1)
Installing Red Hat Linux 7.3	316	(2)
Network Services	318	(4)
Installing, Removing, and Configuring Network Services	318	(1)
Network Bindings	319	(1)
Network Printing	320	(1)
Network Directory Shares	321	(1)
Network Applications	322	(3)
E-Mail or Messaging	323	(1)
Scheduling or Calendaring	324	(1)
Groupware	324	(1)
Chapter Summary	325	(1)
Key Terms	326	(2)
Review Questions	328	(4)
Hands-on Projects	332	(11)
Case Projects	343	(2)
Understanding Complex Networks	345	(30)
Interconnectivity in Multivendor Environments	346	(1)
Implementing Multivendor Solutions	346	(7)
Client-Based Solutions	347	(1)
Server-Based Solutions	347	(1)
Vendor Options	348	(5)
Centralized versus Client/Server Computing	353	(3)
Understanding Terminal Services	354	(1)
Thin-Client Computing	355	(1)
Back to the Future: The Mainframe Environment	356	(1)
Client/Server Environment	356	(3)
Client/Server Model in a Database Environment	357	(1)
Client/Server Architecture	358	(1)
Advantages of Working in a Client/Server Environment	359	(1)
Web-Based Computing Environments	359	(1)
Chapter Summary	360	(1)
Key Terms	361	(1)
Review Questions	362	(2)
Hands-on Projects	364	(10)
Case Projects	374	(1)
Network Administration and Support	375	(46)
Managing Networked Accounts	376	(9)
Creating User Accounts	376	(5)
Managing Group Accounts	381	(1)
Trust Relationships	381	(2)
Disabling and Deleting User Accounts	383	(1)
Renaming and Copying User Accounts	383	(2)
Managing Network Performance	385	(8)
Data Reads and Writes	385	(1)
Queued Commands	385	(1)
Collisions per Second	385	(1)
Security Errors	386	(1)
Server Sessions	386	(1)
Network Performance	386	(4)
Total System Management	390	(2)
Maintaining a Network History	392	(1)
Managing Network Data Security	393	(4)
Planning for Network Security	393	(1)
Security Models	393	(1)
Implementing Security	394	(1)
New Security Features in Windows 2000	394	(2)
Maintaining Security	396	(1)
Security Against Viruses	396	(1)
Using Firewalls to Prevent Internet Attacks	397	(1)
Avoiding Data Loss	397	(7)
Tape Backup	397	(2)
Repairing or Recovering Windows Systems	399	(1)
Uninterruptible Power Supply	400	(1)
Fault-Tolerant Systems	401	(3)
Chapter Summary	404	(1)
Key Terms	405	(2)
Review Questions	407	(4)
Hands-on Projects	411	(7)
Case Projects	418	(3)
Enterprise and Distributed Networks	421	(36)
Modems in Network Communications	422	(6)
Modem Speed	422	(1)
Types of Modems	423	(5)
Carriers	428	(2)
Remote Access Networking	430	(2)
Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP)	431	(1)
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)	431	(1)
Creating Larger Networks	432	(12)
Repeaters	432	(2)
Bridges	434	(2)
Switches	436	(2)
Routers	438	(4)
Brouters	442	(1)
Gateways	442	(2)
Chapter Summary	444	(1)
Key Terms	445	(3)
Review Questions	448	(3)
Hands-on Projects	451	(5)
Case Projects	456	(1)
Wide Area and Large-Scale Networks	457	(32)
Wide Area Network (WAN) Transmission Technologies	458	(10)
Analog Connectivity	459	(2)
Digital Connectivity	461	(7)
Advanced WAN Technologies	468	(2)
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)	468	(1)
Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)	469	(1)
Synchronous Optical Network (SONET)	470	(1)
Switched Multimegabit Data Service (SMDS)	470	(1)
Virtual Private Networks	470	(3)
VPNs in Windows Environments	471	(1)
VPNs in Other Operating System Environments	471	(1)
VPN Operation and Benefits	472	(1)
Chapter Summary	473	(1)
Key Terms	474	(2)
Review Questions	476	(4)
Hands-on Projects	480	(4)
Case Projects	484	(5)
Solving Network Problems	489	(40)
Preventing Problems with Network-management and Planning	490	(10)
Backing Up Network Data	490	(1)
Setting Security Policies	491	(1)
Setting Hardware and Software Standards	492	(1)
Establishing Upgrade Guidelines	493	(1)
Maintaining Documentation	493	(2)
Performing Pre-Emptive Troubleshooting	495	(1)
Practicing Good Customer-Relation Skills	495	(1)
Using Network-Monitoring Utilities	496	(4)
Network Troubleshooting	500	(6)
Troubleshooting Methodology	500	(1)
Structured Approach	501	(2)
Using Special Tools	503	(3)
Network Support Resources	506	(3)
Microsoft TechNet	506	(1)
Microsoft Knowledge Base	507	(1)
Linux Information Resources	507	(1)
Novell NetWare Information Sources	508	(1)
Online Support Services and Newsgroups	508	(1)
Periodicals	509	(1)
Common Troubleshooting Situations	509	(2)
Cabling and Related Components	509	(1)
Power Fluctuations	510	(1)
Upgrades	510	(1)
Poor Network Performance	511	(1)
Chapter Summary	511	(2)
Key Terms	513	(1)
Review Questions	514	(4)
Hands-on Projects	518	(9)
Case Projects	527	(2)
Understanding and Using Internet Resources	529	(24)
What's on the Internet?	530	(7)
Chat and Instant Messaging	531	(1)
E-Mail	532	(1)
File Transfer Protocol Servers	533	(1)
Newsgroups	534	(1)
Telnet	535	(1)
World Wide Web	536	(1)
Locating Internet Resources	537	(1)
Internet Resource Names	537	(1)
Domain Name System (DNS)	538	(1)
Getting a Domain Name	538	(1)
Making an Internet Connection	539	(2)
Dial-Up Connections	539	(1)
Digital Connection Types	539	(1)
Connection Considerations	540	(1)
Chapter Summary	541	(1)
Key Terms	541	(2)
Review Questions	543	(3)
Hands-on Projects	546	(4)
Case Projects	550	(3)
Appendix A Common Networking Standards and Specifications	553	(12)
Standards-Making Process	554	(1)
Important Standards Bodies	555	(10)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)	556	(1)
Comite Consultatif International Telephonique et Telegraphique (CCITT)	557	(1)
Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)	558	(1)
Internet Architecture Board (IAB)	559	(1)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)	560	(1)
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)	561	(1)
Object Management Group (OMG)	561	(1)
The Open Group (TOG)	561	(2)
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)	563	(2)
Appendix B Planning and Implementing Networks	565	(16)
Needs Assessment and Justification	566	(1)
Establish the Need for a Network	566	(1)
Network Plan	567	(4)
Working with Consultants	567	(1)
Identify and Involve Network Staff	568	(1)
Know Your Organization	568	(1)
Start Planning	569	(2)
A Map Is a Plan, and a Plan Is a Map	571	(1)
Network Questionnaire	571	(1)
Implementation Plan	571	(5)
Good Plans Produce the Best Results	572	(2)
Working Around the Users	574	(1)
Importance of Fallbacks	574	(1)
Access to Emergency Expertise	575	(1)
Transitioning Users onto the Network	576	(1)
Planning for Network Extensions or Expansions	576	(1)
Obtaining Post-Sales Support and Information	577	(4)
Build a List and Check It Twice!	577	(1)
Be Familiar with the Assets Under Your Control	578	(1)
Ready for Action	578	(1)
Escalation	579	(2)
Appendix C Network Troubleshooting Guide	581	(10)
General Questions	582	(1)
Cabling Problems	582	(1)
Problems with Adapter Cards	583	(1)
Driver Problems	583	(1)
Problems with Network Operations	584	(1)
Problems with Network Printing and Fax Services	584	(1)
Problems with Network Applications	585	(1)
Problems in a Multivendor Environment	585	(1)
Problems with Client/Server Computing	585	(1)
Problems with Network Accounts	586	(1)
Problems with Data Security	586	(1)
Problems with Large Network Communications	587	(1)
Network Troubleshooting Tools	587	(4)
Ping and Trace Route	587	(1)
Cable Testers	588	(1)
Network Monitors	589	(1)
Protocol Analyzers	589	(2)
Appendix D Networking Resources, Online and Offline	591	(4)
Printed Material	592	(1)
Online/Electronic Materials	592	(3)
Glossary	595	(30)
Index	625