Upgrading and Repairing Networks
5th Edition
Published on 11. May 2006
1200 pages
978-0-13-271476-1 (ISBN)
Description
Upgrading and Repairing Networks, Fifth Edition is the definitive guide for anyone with a network, from home networking enthusiasts to professional network administrators. The book explains network architectures and protocols using plain English and real-world examples, and gives valuable insight for fixing network problems. This updated edition includes the latest on network planning and design, and building a network using wired, wireless, or both technologies. It covers the latest updates in Windows XP Service Pack 2, as well as Gigabit Ethernet, virtual LANs, Bluetooth, WAP, security, firewalls, and VPN use.
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Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Boston
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-0-13-271476-1 (9780132714761)
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Scott Mueller | Terry Ogletree | Mark Edward Soper
Upgrading and Repairing Networks
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5th Edition
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Persons
Scott Mueller is the most trusted, authoritative hardware voice in the industry, whose book Upgrading and Repairing PCs has sold more than 2 million copies. Scott has taught hardware repair to a host of agencies in the U.S. and foreign governments, and corporations in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe.
Terry Ogletree is a consultant who has worked with networked computers since 1980, and with Unix and TCP/IP since 1985. He has worked with Windows networking tools since their first availability, and occasionally contributes articles to PC Magazine.
Mark Edward Soper has taught computer troubleshooting to thousands of students since 1992. He has contributed to multiple editions of Upgrading and Repairing PCs as well as writing Leo Laporte's PC Help Desk, Absolute Beginner's Guide to A+ Certification, and many more titles.
Terry Ogletree is a consultant who has worked with networked computers since 1980, and with Unix and TCP/IP since 1985. He has worked with Windows networking tools since their first availability, and occasionally contributes articles to PC Magazine.
Mark Edward Soper has taught computer troubleshooting to thousands of students since 1992. He has contributed to multiple editions of Upgrading and Repairing PCs as well as writing Leo Laporte's PC Help Desk, Absolute Beginner's Guide to A+ Certification, and many more titles.
Content
Introduction
I UP FRONT: NETWORK PLANNING AND DESIGN CONCEPTS
1 A Short History of Computer Networking
2 Overview of Network Topologies
3 Network Design Strategies
4 Upgrading Strategies and Project Management
5 Protecting the Network: Preventative Maintenance Techniques
II PHYSICAL NETWORKING COMPONENTS
6 Wiring the Network-Cables, Connectors, Concentrators, and Other Network Components
7 Network Interface Cards
8 Network Switches
9 Virtual LANs
10 Routers
11 Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Networks (SAN)
III LOW-LEVEL NETWORK PROTOCOLS
12 The IEEE LAN/MAN Committee Networking Standards
13 Ethernet: The Universal Standard
IV DEDICATED CONNECTIONS AND WAN PROTOCOLS
14 Dial-Up Connections
15 Dedicated Connections
16 Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) Technology
17 Using a Cable Modem
V WIRELESS NETWORKING PROTOCOLS
18 Introduction to Wireless Networking
19 IEEE 802.11b: Wi-Fi Pioneer
20 Faster Service: IEEE 802.11a
21 The IEEE 802.11g Standard
22 Bluetooth Wireless Technology
23 Security and Other Wireless Technologies
VI LAN AND WAN NETWORK, SERVICE, AND APPLICATION PROTOCOLS
24 Overview of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
25 Basic TCP/IP Services and Applications
26 Internet Mail Protocols: POP3, SMTP, and IMAP
27 Troubleshooting Tools for TCP/IP Networks
28 BOOTP and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
29 Network Name Resolution
30 Using the Active Directory
31 File Server Protocols
32 The Hypertext Transfer Protocol
33 Routing Protocols
34 The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Protocol
35 Introduction to the IPv6 Protocol
VII NETWORK USER AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
36 Windows NT Domains
37 Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 User and Computer Management Utilities
38 Managing Unix and Linux Users
39 Rights and Permissions
40 Network Printing Protocols
41 Print Servers
VIII SYSTEM AND NETWORK SECURITY
42 Basic Security Measures Every Network Administrator Needs to Know
43 Auditing and Other Monitoring Measures
44 Security Issues for Wide Area Networks
45 Firewalls
46 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and Tunneling
47 Encryption Technology
IX TROUBLESHOOTING NETWORKS
48 Strategies for Troubleshooting Network Problems
49 Network Testing and Analysis Tools
50 Troubleshooting Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) Networks
X UPGRADING NETWORK HARDWARE
51 Upgrading Older Ethernet Networks
52 Upgrading from Bridges and Hubs to Routers and Switches
53 Adding Wireless Networking to a LAN
XI MIGRATION AND INTEGRATION
54 Migrating from NetWare to Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003
55 Migration and Integration Issues: Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Unix, and Linux
56 Migrating from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000, Windows 2003, and Windows XP
57 Migration and Integration: NetWare, Unix, and Linux
XII APPENDIXES
A Overview of the OSI Seven-Layer Networking Reference Model
B Networking Glossary
C Internet Resources for Network Administrators
D The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
E Introduction to Setting Up a SOHO Network
Index
I UP FRONT: NETWORK PLANNING AND DESIGN CONCEPTS
1 A Short History of Computer Networking
2 Overview of Network Topologies
3 Network Design Strategies
4 Upgrading Strategies and Project Management
5 Protecting the Network: Preventative Maintenance Techniques
II PHYSICAL NETWORKING COMPONENTS
6 Wiring the Network-Cables, Connectors, Concentrators, and Other Network Components
7 Network Interface Cards
8 Network Switches
9 Virtual LANs
10 Routers
11 Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Networks (SAN)
III LOW-LEVEL NETWORK PROTOCOLS
12 The IEEE LAN/MAN Committee Networking Standards
13 Ethernet: The Universal Standard
IV DEDICATED CONNECTIONS AND WAN PROTOCOLS
14 Dial-Up Connections
15 Dedicated Connections
16 Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) Technology
17 Using a Cable Modem
V WIRELESS NETWORKING PROTOCOLS
18 Introduction to Wireless Networking
19 IEEE 802.11b: Wi-Fi Pioneer
20 Faster Service: IEEE 802.11a
21 The IEEE 802.11g Standard
22 Bluetooth Wireless Technology
23 Security and Other Wireless Technologies
VI LAN AND WAN NETWORK, SERVICE, AND APPLICATION PROTOCOLS
24 Overview of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
25 Basic TCP/IP Services and Applications
26 Internet Mail Protocols: POP3, SMTP, and IMAP
27 Troubleshooting Tools for TCP/IP Networks
28 BOOTP and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
29 Network Name Resolution
30 Using the Active Directory
31 File Server Protocols
32 The Hypertext Transfer Protocol
33 Routing Protocols
34 The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Protocol
35 Introduction to the IPv6 Protocol
VII NETWORK USER AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
36 Windows NT Domains
37 Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 User and Computer Management Utilities
38 Managing Unix and Linux Users
39 Rights and Permissions
40 Network Printing Protocols
41 Print Servers
VIII SYSTEM AND NETWORK SECURITY
42 Basic Security Measures Every Network Administrator Needs to Know
43 Auditing and Other Monitoring Measures
44 Security Issues for Wide Area Networks
45 Firewalls
46 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and Tunneling
47 Encryption Technology
IX TROUBLESHOOTING NETWORKS
48 Strategies for Troubleshooting Network Problems
49 Network Testing and Analysis Tools
50 Troubleshooting Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) Networks
X UPGRADING NETWORK HARDWARE
51 Upgrading Older Ethernet Networks
52 Upgrading from Bridges and Hubs to Routers and Switches
53 Adding Wireless Networking to a LAN
XI MIGRATION AND INTEGRATION
54 Migrating from NetWare to Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003
55 Migration and Integration Issues: Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Unix, and Linux
56 Migrating from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000, Windows 2003, and Windows XP
57 Migration and Integration: NetWare, Unix, and Linux
XII APPENDIXES
A Overview of the OSI Seven-Layer Networking Reference Model
B Networking Glossary
C Internet Resources for Network Administrators
D The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
E Introduction to Setting Up a SOHO Network
Index
