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MCSE Training Kit
Networking Essentials Plus - Third Edition
• Official Microsoft training for mastering the fundamentals of networking technologies
• Complete coverage of objectives for both Microsoft Certified Professional Networking Essentials and CompTIA Network+ exams
• Practical, hands-on learning for success in the real world
• Entire course on CD-ROM
Microsoft Press
EAN: 9781572319028 (ISBN: 1-57231-902-X)
720 Seiten, hardcover, 19 x 24cm, 2000
EUR 67,00 alle Angaben ohne Gewähr
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IT Professional
MCSE Training Kit
Networking EssentialsPlus Third Edition
Microsoft-official training to help take your network support skills—and your career—to the next level.
Build real-world network support skills—and prepare for the corresponding Microsoft® and CompTIA certification exams—with this single training kit. Work at your own pace through the modular lessons and hands-on exercises to master the fundamentals of a broad ränge of networking technologies. As you gain practical experience with the skills needed to plan, install, and troubleshoot networked Information Systems, you're also preparing for both Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Exam 70-058 and the CompTIA Network+ exam. Make this Microsoft training kit your first step to career advancement!
Here's what you'll learn.
• Concepts and industry-standard terminology
• Understandingthe Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and Project 802 networking models
• Planning and laying out a physical network—topology and hardware
• Choosing a network operating system for centralized vs. client/server environments; multivendor solutions
• Selecting appropriate media—cabling, network Interface cards, wireless technologies—for different business scenarios
• Implementing network protocols—such as TCP/IP— and connecting network components
• Administering networked resources through shares and accounts
• Ensuring data and system security
• Expanding and upgrading networks
• Monitoring and supporting network performance; diagnosingand resolving problems
Here's what's inside.
• A comprehensive training manual that maps to the certification exam objectives for both MCP Exam 70-058: Networking Essentials and CompTIA's Network+ exam
• Self-paced, skill-building exercises in the book and demonstration videos on CD-ROM
• Entire course in searchable electronic version
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Inhaltsverzeichnis
About This Bookxv
Intended Audience xv
Prerequisites xv
About the CD-ROMxvi
Features of This Book xvi
Notesxvii
Icons xvii
Chapter and Appendix Overviewxviii
Finding the Best Starting Point for You . xxi
Where to Find Specific Skills in This Bookxxi
Getting Started xxx
Hardware Requirements xxx
Software Requirementsxxx
About the Electronic Bookxxx
The Microsoft Certified Professional Program xxx
Microsoft Certification Benefitsxxxii
Requirements for Becoming a Microsoft Certified Professionalxxxiii
Technical Training for Computer Professionals xxxiv
The Network* Certification Programxxxv
Network* Exam Objectivesxxxv
Registering for the Network* Exam xxxvi
Technical Supportxxxvi
Part l Networking Fundamentals
Chapter 1 Introduction to Networking3
About This Chapter3
Before You Begin 3
Lesson 1: What Is a Network? 4
The Concept of Networking4
Introducing Computer Networking5
Why Use a Computer Network?7
The Two Major Types of Networks: LANs and WANs 1.0
Lesson Checkup 11
Lesson Summary11
Lesson 2: Network Configuration 12
Network Configuration Overview12
Peer-to-Peer Networks 15
Server-Based Networks18
Lesson Checkup 22
Lesson Summary22
Lesson 3: Network Topology 23
Designing a Network Topology23
Standard Topologies 24
Hubs32
Variations on the Standard Topologies 35
Selecting a Topology37
Exercise 1.1: Case Study Problem 38
Exercise 1.2: Troubleshooting Problem 39
Exercise 1.3: Network Planning Problem41
Lesson Summary45
Chapter Summary46
Chapter Review 48
Chapter 2 Basic Network Media49
About This Chapter49
Before You Begin 49
Lesson 1: Network Cabling 50
Primary Cable Types50
Signal Transmission 63
Increasing Bandwidth Performance 65
The IBM Cabling System 66
Selecting Cabling 68
Exercise 2.1: Case Study Problem 70
Lesson Summary72
Lesson 2: The Network Interface Card 73
The Role of the Network Interface Card73
Configuration Options and Settings 76
NIC, Bus, and Cable Compatibility 80
Network Performance 84
Specialized NICs85
Lesson Summary87
Exercise 2.2: Troubleshooting Problem 87
Lesson 3: Wireless Networking89
The Wireless Environment 89
Types of Wireless Networks 90
Lesson Summary96
Exercise 2.3: Network Planning Problem97
Chapter Summary101
Chapter Review103
Chapter 3 Understanding Network Architecture107
About This Chapter107
Before You Begin107
Lesson 1: Access Methods 108
The Function of Access Methods <108
Major Access Methods 109
Lesson Summary116
Lesson 2: How Networks Send Data 117
The Function of Packets in Network Communications 117
Packet Structure119
Lesson Summary124
Lesson 3: Ethernet 125
The Origin of Ethernet 125
Ethernet Specifications 126
Ethernet Features126
The 10-Mbps IEEE Standards128
The 100-Mbps IEEE Standards136
Performance Considerations138
Lesson Summary 139
Lesson 4: Token Ring141
Overview141
How Token Ring Networking Works 144
Hardware Components 146
The Future of Token Ring Networks150
Lesson Summary151
Lesson 5: AppleTalk and ArcNet 152
The AppleTalk Environment152
The ArcNet Environment 156
Lesson Summary158
Exercise 3.1: Case Study Problem 159
Exercise 3.2: Troubleshooting Problem 161
Exercise 3.3: Network Planning Problem162
Chapter Summary166
Chapter Review 170
Chapter 4 Survey of Network Operating Systems173
About This Chapter173
Before You Begin 173
Lesson 1: Introduction to Network Operating Systems174
Overview174
Software Components176
Choosing a Network Operating System 180
Lesson Checkup 182
Lesson Summary182
Lesson 2: Novell Operating Systems 183
Introduction to NetWare 183
NetWare Services 184
Interoperability185
Lesson Checkup 186
Lesson Summary186
Lesson 3: Microsoft Network Operating Systems187
Introduction to Windows NT187
Windows NT Services188
Interoperability 189
Lesson Checkup 190
Lesson Summary190
Lesson 4: Other Network Operating Systems 191
AppleTalk Network Operating System191
UNIX LANs 192
Banyan Virtual Integrated Network Services (Vines)192
Peer-to-Peer LANs 193
Lesson Checkup 194
Lesson Summary194
Lesson 5: Network Operating Systems in Multivendor Environments 195
The Multivendor Environment 195
Implementing Multivendor Solutions196
Lesson Checkup 201
Lesson Summary201
Exercise 4.1: Case Study Problem 202
Chapter Summary 203
Chapter Review 205
Chapter 5 Introducing Network Standards207
About This Chapter207
Before You Begin 207
Lesson l: Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model208
Network Communications208
The OSI Reference Model 209
Windows NT and the OSI Model 216
Exercise 5.1: Reviewing the OSI Model Layers219
Lesson Summary220
Lesson 2: The IEEE 802.x Standard 221
The 802 Project Model 221
Exercise 5.2: Describing IEEE 802.x Standards Categories 224
Lesson Summary224
Lesson 3: Device Drivers and OSI225
The Role of Drivers225
The Network Environment 226
Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS)227
Open Data-Link Interface (ODI)228
Bridging NDIS and ODI228
Lesson Checkup 228
Lesson Summary228
Chapter Summary229
Chapter Review 230
Chapter 6 Defining Network Protocols 233
About This Chapter233
Before You Begin 233
Lesson 1: Introduction to Protocols 234
The Function of Protocols234
Protocols in a Layered Architecture 236
Implementing and Removing Protocols 243
Exercise 6.1 (a): Matching the OSI Model Rules to Layers243
Exercise 6.1 (b): Matching the OSI Model Layers with
Communication Tasks243
Lesson Summary244
Lesson 2: TCP/IP 245
Introduction to TCP/IP 245
TCP/IP Standards 246
TCP/IP and OSI247
Exercise 6.2: Comparing OSI and TCP/IP Layers 250
Lesson Summary251
Lesson 3: NetWare Protocols252
Introduction to NetWare Protocols 252
Media Access Protocols253
Internetwork Packet Exchange and
Sequenced Packet Exchange (IPX/SPX) 253
Routing Information Protocol (RIP)254
Service Advertising Protocol (SAP) 254
NetWare Core Protocol (NCP) 255
Exercise 6.3: Comparing the OSI Model with NetWare Protocols 255
Lesson Summary256
Lesson 4: Other Common Protocols 257
Network Basic Input/Output System (NetBIOS) 257
NetBEUI 258
X.25 Packet Switching258
Xerox Network System (XNS) 259
Advanced Program-to-Program Communication (APPC) 259
AppleTalk259
OSI Protocol Suite261
DECnet 261
Exercise 6.4: Protocol Matching Problem 261
Lesson Summary262
Chapter Summary263
Chapter Review 265
Chapter 7 Elements of Network Connectivity267
About This Chapter267
Before You Begin267
Lesson l: Connectivity Devices268
Modem Technology268
Expanding a Network Using Components 277
Lesson Summary296
Lesson 2: Connection Services 297
Camers 297
WAN Overview301
Sending Data Across a WAN 309
Lesson Summary321
Exercise 7.1: Troubleshooting Problem 322
Exercise 7.2: Case Study Problem 323
Exercise 7.3: Network Planning Problem324
Chapter Summary330
Chapter Review 332
Part II Implementing a Network
Chapter 8 Designing and Installing a Network339
About This Chapter339
Before You Begin 339
Lesson 1: Choosing a Network Design 340
Peer-to-Peer or Server Based? 340
Taking Inventory 344
Building a Map346
Choosing Network Media348
Exercise 8.1: Creating a Peer-to-Peer Network 351
Lesson Summary353
Lesson 2: Establishing a Client/Server Environment354
Centralized vs. Client/Server Computing354
Client/Server Model Overview 355
Advantages of Working in a Client/Server Environment 361
Exercise 8.2: Adding a Network Server362
Lesson Summary362
Lesson 3: Working with Device Drivers and NICs363
The Role of Drivers363
The Network Environment 364
Working With Drivers 365
Installing NICs 368
Exercise 8.3: Adding a Computer370
Lesson Summary370
Lesson 4: Ensuring Hardware Compatibility371
When Hardware Is a Problem371
Network Hardware373
Exercise 8.4: Upgrading a Network 373
Lesson Summary373
Chapter Summary374
Chapter Review 376
Chapter 9 Establishing Network Shares and Accounts 377
About This Chapter 377
Before You Begin 377
Lesson 1: Creating Network Shares378
Sharing Resources On A Network 378
Sharing Disks and Files378
Sharing in a Peer-to-Peer Environment379
Sharing in a Client/Server Network 386
Exercise 9.1: Case Study Problem 387
Lesson Summary387
Lesson 2: Establishing and Managing Network Accounts388
Network Accounts388
Administrating Accounts in a Windows NT Environment392
Administrating Accounts in an Apple Environment398
Administrating Accounts in a NetWare Environment399
Administrating Accounts in a UNIX Environment400
Exercise 9.2: Case Study Problem 401
Lesson Summary401
Chapter Summary402
Chapter Review 404
Chapter 10 Ensuring Network Security405
About This Chapter405
Before You Begin405
Lesson 1: Making Networks Secure406
Planning for Network Security 406
Security Models 409
Security Enhancement^413
Computer Viruses 416
Lesson Checkup 419
Lesson Summary419
Lesson 2: Maintaining a Healthy Network Environment420
Computers and the Environment420
Creating the Right Environment422
Lesson Checkup426
Lesson Summary426
Lesson 3: Avoiding Data Löss 427
Data Protection 427
Tape Backup 428
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 431
Fault-Tolerant Systems 433
Optical Drives and Disks437
Disaster Recovery 439
Lesson Summary440
Exercise 10.1: Case Study Problem 440
Chapter Summary441
Chapter Review 443
Chapter 11 Printing on a Network 445
About This Chapter445
Before You Begin 445
Lesson l: Network Printing 446
The Network Printing Process 446
Exercise 11.1: Term Definition Review 449
Lesson Summary449
Lesson 2: Managing a Shared Printer 450
Printer Management 450
Lesson Checkup 453
Lesson Summary453
Lesson 3: Sharing Fax Modems454
Fax Modem Overview454
Routing Faxes 454
Fax Server Enhancements455
Lesson Checkup 455
Lesson Summary455
Chapter Summary456
Chapter Review 457
Chapter 12 Administering Change459
About this Chapter 459
Before You Begin 459
Lesson 1: Documenting a Running Network460
Documentation 460
Establishing a Baseline 461
Documenting Network Performance463
Other Software Tools465
Bottlenecks466
Documenting Server Performance 467
Total System Management 467
Maintaining a Network History 470
Lesson Checkup 471
Lesson Summary471
Lesson 2: Upgrading a Network472
Overview472
Deciding to Upgrade a Network473
The Server475
The Workstation 478
The Network Interface Card (NIC)479
Network Media 480
Upgrading the Routers, Brouters, Bridges, and Repeaters481
Exercise 12.1: Case Study Problem 481
Lesson Summary482
Lesson 3: Moving a Network483
Planning the Move 483
Making the Move 485
Verifying the Network After the Move486
Exercise 12.2: Case Study Problem 487
Lesson Summary487
Chapter Summary488
Chapter Review 490
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting a Network491
About This Chapter491
Before You Begin___491
Lesson 1: Understanding the Problem 492
Troubleshooting 492
Segmenting the Problem496
Isolating the Problem 497
Setting Priorities 497
Exercise 13.1: Troubleshooting Problem 498
Lesson Summary498
Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Tools 499
Hardware Tools 499
Software Tools502
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Tools504
Lesson Checkup 507
Lesson Summary507
Lesson 3: Where to Find Help 508
Network Support Resources 508
TechNet508
Bulletin Board System (BBS)510
User Groups 510
Periodicals510
The Internet: A Worldwide Resource 510
Lesson Checkup519
Lesson Summary519
Chapter Summary 520
Chapter Review522
Part III Appendixes and Glossary
Appendix A Questions and Answers525
Appendix B Common Network Standards and Specifications597
Glossary607
Index649
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