MCSE training guide. networking essentials / Joe Casad & Dan Newland.

Contents

Introduction
Who should read this book
How this book helps you
understanding the networking
etc.

Part I: Standards and terminology
1. Networking terms and concepts
Networking concepts and components
Models of network computing
etc.

2. Networking standards
Standards
The OSI reference model
Communications devices and OSI
etc.

Part II: Planning
3. Transmission media
Transmission frequencies
Cable media
Wireless media
etc.

4. Network topologies and architectures
Access methods
Physical and logical topologies
Ethernet
etc.

5. Transport protocols
Packets and protocols
Protocols and protocol layers
Windows NT networking
etc.

6. Connectivity devices
Modems
Hubs
Repeaters
Bridges
etc.

7. Connection services
Digital and analog signalling
The public telephone network
X,25
etc.

Part III: Implementation
8. Managing and securing a microsoft network
Resource sharing basics
Managing user accounts and groups using windows NT
Implementing security on windows NT
etc.

9. Disaster recovery
Protecting data
Recovering from system failure

10. Network adapter cards
Defining a network adapter card
Installing network adapter cards
Configuring network adapter cards
etc.

11. NetBIOS names
NetBIOS background
NetBIOS names
Finding resources on microsoft networks

12. Monitoring the network
Monitoring network trends
Keeping records
Monitoring performance
etc.

Part IV: Troubleshooting
13. Troubleshooting
Initiating the troubleshooting process
Using troubleshooting tools
Establishing troubleshooting connectivity and communication
etc.

Includes index : p. 453 - 490

System requirements for accompanying computer disc: IBM PC; Microsoft Windows.