Networking

• Understand the OSI model, LANs, WANs, network cabling, and topologies
  
• Utilize network hardware devices-hubs, repeaters, bridges, routers, and switches
• Implement network protocols, such as TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, and other options
• Enable data communication with Frame Relay, ISDN, and xDSL
  
• Explore directory services, including X.500, LDAP, Active Directory, NDS, and Windows NT domains
  
• Set up and maintain network client computers
  
• Install, set up, and administer Windows"' 2000 Server, NetWareo 5, and Red Hat Linux'~'
  
• Handle network security, including password policies, files system permissions, and internal and external threats
  
• Select, connect, and troubleshoot server hardware, including buses, RAM, RAID arrays, and hot-swap components

Table of contents

Part 1: Networking Ins and Outs

Chapter 1: Understanding Networking

Chapter 2: Understanding Network Cabling

Chapter 3: Understanding Network Hardware

Chapter 4: Making WAN Connections

Chapter 5: Understanding Network Protocols

Chapter 6: Learning About Directory Services

Chapter 7: Connections From Afar

Chapter 8: Securing Your Network

Chapter 9: Network Servers

Chapter 10: All About Client Computers

Part 2: Hands-On Knowledge

Chapter 11: Designing a Network

Chapter 12: Installing and Setting Up NetWare 5

Chapter 13: Administering NetWare

Chapter 14: Understanding Other NetWare Services

Chapter 15: Installing and Setting Up Windows 2000 Server

Chapter 16: Administering Windows 2000 server : The Basics

Chapter 17: Understanding Other Windows 2000 Server Services

Chapter 18: Installing Linux in a Server Configuration

Chapter 19: Introduction to Linux Systems Administration

Glossary

Index