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Upgrading and repairing networks / Terry W. Ogletree & Mark Edward Soper

Author
Ogletree, Terry William
Published
Indianapolis, Ind. : Que, [2006]
Copyright Date
©2006
Edition
5th ed.
Physical Description
1 online resource (1,178 pages) : illustrations
Additional Creators
Soper, Mark Edward
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Language Note
English.
Contents
A short history of computer networking -- Overview of network topologies -- Network design strategies -- Upgrading strategies and project management -- Protecting the network: Preventative maintenance techniques -- Wiring the network: Cables, connectors, concentrators, and other network components -- Network interface cards -- Network switches -- Virtual LANs -- Routers -- Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Networks (SANs) -- The IEEE LAN/MAN committee networking standards -- Ethernet: The universal standard -- Dial-up connections -- Dedicated connections -- Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) technology -- Using a cable modem -- Introduction to wireless networking -- IEEE 802.11b: Wi-Fi pioneer -- Faster service: IEEE 802.11a -- The IEEE 802.11g standard -- Bluetooth wireless technology -- Security and other wireless technologies -- Overview of the TCP/IP protocol suite -- Basic TCP/IP services and applications -- Internet mail protocols: POP3, SMTP, and IMAP -- Troubleshooting tools for TCP/IP networks -- BOOTP and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) -- Network name resolution -- Using the Active Directory Service -- File server protocols -- The Hypertext Transfer Protocol -- Routing protocols -- The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol -- Introduction to the IPv6 protocol -- Windows NT domains -- Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 user and computer management utilities -- Managing Unix and Linux users -- Rights and permissions -- Network printing protocols -- Print servers -- Basic security measures every network administrator needs to know -- Auditing and other monitoring measures -- Security issues for Wide Area Networks -- Firewalls -- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and tunneling -- Encryption technology -- Strategies for troubleshooting network problems -- Network testing and analysis tools -- Troubleshooting Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) networks -- Upgrading older Ethernet networks -- Upgrading from bridges and hubs to routers and switches -- Adding wireless networking to a LAN -- Migrating from NetWare to Windows 2000 or Windows 2003 -- Migration and integration issues: Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Unix, and Linux -- Migrating from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000, Windows 2003, and Windows XP -- Migration and integration: NetWare, Unix, and Linux -- Appendix A. Overview of the OSI seven-layer networking reference model -- Appendix B. Glossary -- Appendix C. Internet resources for network administrators -- Appendix D. The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol -- Appendix E. Introduction to setting up a SOHO network -- Index.
Summary
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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ISBN
9780768667219 (electronic bk.)
0768667216 (electronic bk.)
078973530X (pbk.)
9780789735300 (pbk.)
1280848790
9781280848797
9786610848799
6610848793
9780132714761 (e-book)
0132714760
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text file
Copyright Note
Copyright © 2006 by Que Publishing 2006
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