Upgrading and Repairing Networks

Craig Zacker, Que

ISBN:0789701812, Edition: , 1996-04

Price: $59.99

• Introduction

Understanding Networks

• 1. Network Background
• 2. Overview of Network Systems and Services
• 3. The OSI Model: Bringing Order to Choas
• 4. Upgrading to a WAN

Hardware Platforms: Servers and Workstations

• 5. The Server Platform
• 6. The Workstation Platform
• 7. Major Network Types

Software Platforms: NOSs and Clients

• 8. Novell NetWare
• 9. Microsoft Windows NT
• 10. UNIX Operating Systems
• 11. Network Client Software
• 12. Network Client Software for 32-bit Windows

Connections

• 13. Hubs: Dumb, Smart, Switching, and Otherwise
• 14. Repeaters and Bridges
• 15. Routers
• 16. Linking to Minis and Mainframes

Backups and Other Safety

• 17. Backup Technology: Programs and Data
• 18. Backup Technology: Uninterruptible Power Supplies
• 19. Antivirus Technology
• 20. Tools for Restricting Access
• 21. Disaster Planning for Networks
• 22. Network Preventive Maintenance

Adding Network Services

• 23. Adding Network Printing
• 24. Adding Network CD-ROMs
• 25. Adding Network Modems
• 26. Adding Internet Addess
• 27. Adding Remote Network Access
• 28. Adding Diskless Workstation
• 29. Adding Wireless Networking

Troubleshooting Hardware and Software Problems

• 30. Network Management and SNMP
• 31. Locating the Problem: Server versus Workstation verus Links
• 32. Repairing Common Types of Problems

Appendixes

• A Netware Patches
• B Information Sources
• C RAID
• D Software License Metering