MCSE Training Guide: Networking Essentials (Covers Exam #70-058)

Joe Casad, New Riders Pub

ISBN:1562057499, Edition: Bk&CD Rom, 1997-07-28

Price: $49.99

Table of Contents

Networking Terms and Concepts

• Networking Concepts and Components
• Models of Network Computing
• Network Models: Comparing Server-Based and Peer-to-Peer Configurations
• Network Security
• Local and Wide Area Networks
• Network Operating Systems
• File Services
• Network Printing
• Network Applications
• Summary
• Exercises

Networking Standards

• Standards
• The OSI Reference Model
• Communications Devices and OSI
• Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) and Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
• The IEEE 802 Family
• NDIS and ODI
• Summary
• Exercises

Transmission Media

• Transmission Frequencies
• Cable Media
• Wireless Media
• Summary
• Exercises

Network Topologies and Architectures

• Access Methods
• Physical and Logical Topologies
• Ethernet
• Token Ring
• Summary
• Exercises

Transport Protocols

• Packets and Protocols
• Protocols and Protocol Layers
• Windows NT Networking
• Internet Protocols (TCP/IP)
• NetWare IPX/SPX
• NetBEUI
• AppleTalk
• Data Link Control (DLC)
• Summary
• Exercises

Connectivity Devices

• Modems
• Hubs
• Repeaters
• Bridges
• Routing
• Summary
• Exercises

Connection Services

• Digital and Analog Signaling
• The Public Telephone Network
• X.25
• Frame Relay
• ISDN and B-ISDN
• Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
• Summary
• Exercises

Managing and Securing a Microsoft Network

• Resource Sharing Basics
• Managing User Accounts and Groups Using Windows NT
• Implementing Security on Windows NT
• Implementing Security on Windows 95
• Security for Printer Resources
• Additional Administrative Tasks
• Summary
• Exercises

Disaster Recovery

• Protecting Data
• Recovering from System Failure
• Summary
• Exercises

Network Adapter Cards

• Defining a Network Adapter Card
• Installing Network Adapter Cards
• Configuring Network Adapter Cards
• Resolving Hardware Conflicts
• Summary
• Exercises

NetBIOS Names

• NetBIOS Background
• NetBIOS Names
• Finding Resources on Microsoft Networks
• Summary
• Exercises

Monitoring the Network

• Monitoring Network Trends
• Keeping Records
• Monitoring Performance
• Monitoring Network Traffic
• Logging Events
• Summary
• Exercises

Troubleshooting

• Initiating the Troubleshooting Process
• Using Troubleshooting Tools
• Establishing Troubleshooting Connectivity and Communication
• Handling Broadcast Storms
• Troubleshooting Network Performance
• Handling Other Network Problems
• Getting Support
• Summary
• Exercises