Sams Teach Yourself Windows Networking in 24 Hours
Published on 29. January 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
528 pages
978-0-672-31475-9 (ISBN)
Description
Sams Teach Yourself Windows Networking in 24 Hours is the only introductory networking book on the market to focus on connectivity issues regarding all releases of Windows-95, 98, and NT. The book requires no previous knowledge of networking. In just 24 one-hour lessons, learn to understand network interface cards and drivers; the strengths and limitations of various cabling schemes; the intricacies of TCP/IP addressing, sub-netting and routing; the choices available in transport protocols, their strengths and weaknesses; and how and where to implement security measures to protect the network and its data
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Language
English
Place of publication
Indianapolis
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Width: 232 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
934 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-672-31475-9 (9780672314759)
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Content
Introduction.
I. COVERING YOUR BASICS.
Hour 1. Learning the Lingo.
What Is a Network? LANs and WANs. Why Have a Network? The Internet: A Really, Really, Big Network! Summary. Workshop.
Hour 2. Networking Basics.
Network Architectures. Network Hardware. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 3. Protocols.
The OSI Model. NetBEUI. IPX/SPX. TCP/IP. Summary. Workshop.
II. WINDOWS 98 NETWORKS.
Hour 4. Direct Cable Connection Network.
Selecting Ports and Cables. Common Configurations for Both Computers. Configuring the Host Computer. Configuring the Guest Computer. Establishing a Connection. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 5. Installing a Two-Node Peer-to-Peer Windows 98 Network.
Installing Network Hardware. Installing and Configuring Client. Software. Adding a Protocol. Selecting Your Primary Network Logon. Identifying Your Computer. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 6. Sharing Windows 98 Resources.
Sharing Resources. Accessing Shared Resources. Troubleshooting Connectivity. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 7. Installing a Multi-Node Windows 98 Network.
Physical Topologies. Ethernet Network Topology. Token Ring Network Topology. Let's Do the Twist! Troubleshooting Common Issues. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 8. Accessing NetWare Resources from Windows 98.
Microsoft Client for NetWare Networks. Novell Client for Windows 95/98. Accessing NetWare Resources. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 9. Backing Up and Restoring Data on Windows 98.
Backup Strategy. Selecting Appropriate Backup Devices. Using Microsoft Backup. Scheduling Backups. Other Backup Tools. Summary. Workshop.
III. NT NETWORKS.
Hour 10. NT Server Basics.
Workgroups. Domains. Single Domain Model. Users and Groups. File Systems. Security. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 11. Sharing NT Resources.
Sharing Files and Folders. Network Printing. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 12. NT Remote Access Service (RAS).
The Protocols. Installation. Configuration. Administration. Troubleshooting. The Other End: Dial-Up Networking. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 13. Accessing NetWare Resources from Windows NT.
Microsoft's Client Service for NetWare. Novell Client for Windows NT. Accessing NetWare Resources. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 14. Installing a Windows NT Server.
Hardware Requirements. File System and Partitioning. Installing NT Server. Installing Networking. Removing NT. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 15. Managing NT Servers.
Service Packs. User Manager. Server Manager. Event Viewer. The Network Dialog Box. Services. Promoting a BDC to PDC. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 16. Backing Up and Restoring Data on Windows NT.
Windows NT Server Fault Tolerance. Using Microsoft Windows NT Backup. Automating Windows NT Backup. Backing Up and Restoring Windows NT Registry. General Windows NT Backup Notes. Third-Party Backup Tools for Windows NT. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 17. Advanced NT Server Management.
Trust Relationships. Auditing. Windows Internet Name Service (WINS). Disk Administration. Summary. Workshop.
IV. BEYOND THE BASICS.
Hour 18. DHCP.
Installation and Configuration. Creating the Scope. Client Reservations. Managing the DHCP Server. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 19. Troubleshooting.
Browsing and Network Neighborhood. Utilities That Can Help. Name Resolution. Network Monitor. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 20. Connecting Your Windows 98 Desktop to the Internet.
Overview. Selecting and Installing a Modem. Choosing an Internet Service Provider. Dial-Up Networking. Troubleshooting the ISP Connection. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 21. Surfing Tools.
Browsers. Surfing the Net. Sending and Receiving Email. Newsgroups. Net Security. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 22. Connecting Your Network to the Internet.
What Do You Need? Security Concerns. Usage Policy. Speeding Up Web Access. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 23. Support Resources.
TechNet. The Resource Kit. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 24. Online Resources.
The World Wide Web. Microsoft Newsgroups. Mailing Lists. Summary. Workshop.
APPENDIXES.
Appendix A. Glossary.
Appendix B. Answers to Quiz Questions.
Hour 1. Hour 2. Hour 3. Hour 4. Hour 5. Hour 6. Hour 7. Hour 8. Hour 9. Hour 10. Hour 11. Hour 12. Hour 13. Hour 14. Hour 15. Hour 16. Hour 17. Hour 18. Hour 19. Hour 20. Hour 21. Hour 22. Hour 23. Hour 24.
Index.
I. COVERING YOUR BASICS.
Hour 1. Learning the Lingo.
What Is a Network? LANs and WANs. Why Have a Network? The Internet: A Really, Really, Big Network! Summary. Workshop.
Hour 2. Networking Basics.
Network Architectures. Network Hardware. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 3. Protocols.
The OSI Model. NetBEUI. IPX/SPX. TCP/IP. Summary. Workshop.
II. WINDOWS 98 NETWORKS.
Hour 4. Direct Cable Connection Network.
Selecting Ports and Cables. Common Configurations for Both Computers. Configuring the Host Computer. Configuring the Guest Computer. Establishing a Connection. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 5. Installing a Two-Node Peer-to-Peer Windows 98 Network.
Installing Network Hardware. Installing and Configuring Client. Software. Adding a Protocol. Selecting Your Primary Network Logon. Identifying Your Computer. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 6. Sharing Windows 98 Resources.
Sharing Resources. Accessing Shared Resources. Troubleshooting Connectivity. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 7. Installing a Multi-Node Windows 98 Network.
Physical Topologies. Ethernet Network Topology. Token Ring Network Topology. Let's Do the Twist! Troubleshooting Common Issues. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 8. Accessing NetWare Resources from Windows 98.
Microsoft Client for NetWare Networks. Novell Client for Windows 95/98. Accessing NetWare Resources. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 9. Backing Up and Restoring Data on Windows 98.
Backup Strategy. Selecting Appropriate Backup Devices. Using Microsoft Backup. Scheduling Backups. Other Backup Tools. Summary. Workshop.
III. NT NETWORKS.
Hour 10. NT Server Basics.
Workgroups. Domains. Single Domain Model. Users and Groups. File Systems. Security. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 11. Sharing NT Resources.
Sharing Files and Folders. Network Printing. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 12. NT Remote Access Service (RAS).
The Protocols. Installation. Configuration. Administration. Troubleshooting. The Other End: Dial-Up Networking. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 13. Accessing NetWare Resources from Windows NT.
Microsoft's Client Service for NetWare. Novell Client for Windows NT. Accessing NetWare Resources. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 14. Installing a Windows NT Server.
Hardware Requirements. File System and Partitioning. Installing NT Server. Installing Networking. Removing NT. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 15. Managing NT Servers.
Service Packs. User Manager. Server Manager. Event Viewer. The Network Dialog Box. Services. Promoting a BDC to PDC. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 16. Backing Up and Restoring Data on Windows NT.
Windows NT Server Fault Tolerance. Using Microsoft Windows NT Backup. Automating Windows NT Backup. Backing Up and Restoring Windows NT Registry. General Windows NT Backup Notes. Third-Party Backup Tools for Windows NT. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 17. Advanced NT Server Management.
Trust Relationships. Auditing. Windows Internet Name Service (WINS). Disk Administration. Summary. Workshop.
IV. BEYOND THE BASICS.
Hour 18. DHCP.
Installation and Configuration. Creating the Scope. Client Reservations. Managing the DHCP Server. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 19. Troubleshooting.
Browsing and Network Neighborhood. Utilities That Can Help. Name Resolution. Network Monitor. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 20. Connecting Your Windows 98 Desktop to the Internet.
Overview. Selecting and Installing a Modem. Choosing an Internet Service Provider. Dial-Up Networking. Troubleshooting the ISP Connection. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 21. Surfing Tools.
Browsers. Surfing the Net. Sending and Receiving Email. Newsgroups. Net Security. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 22. Connecting Your Network to the Internet.
What Do You Need? Security Concerns. Usage Policy. Speeding Up Web Access. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 23. Support Resources.
TechNet. The Resource Kit. Summary. Workshop.
Hour 24. Online Resources.
The World Wide Web. Microsoft Newsgroups. Mailing Lists. Summary. Workshop.
APPENDIXES.
Appendix A. Glossary.
Appendix B. Answers to Quiz Questions.
Hour 1. Hour 2. Hour 3. Hour 4. Hour 5. Hour 6. Hour 7. Hour 8. Hour 9. Hour 10. Hour 11. Hour 12. Hour 13. Hour 14. Hour 15. Hour 16. Hour 17. Hour 18. Hour 19. Hour 20. Hour 21. Hour 22. Hour 23. Hour 24.
Index.