Upgrading and Troubleshooting Networks: The Complete Reference (Book/CD-ROM package) - Softcover

Zacker, Craig

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072122560 ISBN 13: 9780072122565

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2000

Synopsis

Handle the ins-and-outs of networking. This solid resource explains how to integrate the latest technologies into legacy networks, install and configure hardware and software, enable the most efficient network protocols and services, and a whole lot more.

About this title

About the Author

Craig Zacker is a writer editor, and networker whose computing experience began in the halcyon days of teletypes and paper tape. After making the move from minicomputers to PCs, he worked as an administrator of Novel NetWare networks and as a PC support technician, while operating a freelance desktop publishing business. After earning a Masters degree in English and American literature from NYU, Craig worked extensively on the integration of Windows NT into existing NetWare internetworks, and was employed as a technical writer, content provider, and Webmaster for the online services group of a large software company. Since devoting himself to writing and editing full time, Craig has authored or contributed to many books on operating systems and networking topics, and has published articles with top industry publications including Windows NT Magazine, for which he is a contributing editor.

From the Back Cover

The Ultimate Resource on Network Maintenance

Design and maintain a robust, scalable networking environment with help from this authoritative resource. Upgrading & Troubleshooting Networks: The Complete Reference offers real-world advice on installing hardware and software, setting up network services, and configuring LAN and Internet servers. You'll learn to seamlessly integrate new technologies into legacy networks and expand your network's capabilities. Throughout the book, tables, protocol schematics, diagrams, and messaging flow charts clearly illustrate the information presented.

Inside, you'll find out how to:

• Set up LANS and WANs following the OSI reference model
• Select and configure hardware, including network interface cards, cables, and WAN links
• Connect network devices such as repeaters, hubs, bridges, routers, and switches
• Implement networking protocols, including Ethernet, Token Ring, Gigabit Ethernet, FDDI, and ATM
• Select the best transport protocols for your network--TCP/IP, IPX, or NetBEUI
• Choose the best connection services for your network--DHCP, DNS, or WINS
• Set up network operating systems, including Windows 2000, Windows NT, NetWare, and UNIX
• Install network directory services, including Windows 2000 Active Directory, Windows NT domains, and Novell Directory Services (NDS)
• Deploy Internet servers, including World Wide Web and FTP
• Handle network administration, including security and troubleshooting

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0072122560
• ISBN 13: 9780072122565
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 918