Sams Teach Yourself MCSE Windows 98 in 14 Days

Marcus Barton, MCT, is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Windows NT consultant. In addition to teaching portions of the MCSE track, he consults and lectures on the deployment, integration, and migration of Windows NT. Marcus is the author of Sams Teach Yourself MCSE Windows 95 in 14 Days.

Introduction.


1. Planning for and Installing Windows 98.


Overview. Windows 98's Position in the Marketplace. Planning for Hardware and Software Requirements. Installation Options. Installing from the Network. Upgrading to Windows 98. Setup Step-by-Step. Troubleshooting Installations. Lab.



2. Using Hardware with Windows 98.


Overview. Plug and Play. Supporting Windows 98 Hardware. Maintaining Windows 98. Portable Features. Lab.



3. Disks, Files, and Folders.


Overview. File Systems and Operating Systems. FAT16 Versus FAT32. Hard Disks: Partitioning and Formatting. Windows 98 File System Support. Using Disk Utilities. Compressing Disks. Backing Up the System. Automating Tasks. Lab.



4. Linking to Your Network.


Overview. Windows 98 on the Network. Network Architecture Overview. Installing Network Components. Connecting to Resources from Other Peer-to-Peer Clients. Sharing Resources with Other Peer-to-Peer Clients. Securing the System. Remote Administration. Lab.



5. Windows 98 on Windows NT Networks.


What About NT? Connecting to NT as a Client. Implementing NT Domain Security Controls. Sharing Resources with Other Windows NT Clients. Troubleshooting Windows 98 on NT Networks. Lab.



6. Windows 98 on NetWare Networks.


Interoperability with Novell NetWare. Sharing Resources with Other NetWare Clients. Troubleshooting Windows 98 on NetWare Networks. Lab.



7. Linking to the World.


Overview. Internet Basics. TCP/IP Protocol. Windows 98 as a Web Server. Accessing the Internet Through a Proxy Server. Lab.



8. Locking Down the System: Profiles and Policies.


The Benefits of User Profiles. Enforcing Corporate Policies. Lab.



9. Installing and Configuring Printers.


Understanding the Print Process. Installing Printers in Windows 98. Installing a Local Printer. Connecting to a Network Printer. Understanding Printer Drivers. Point and Print. Managing the Print Queue. Lab.



10. Taking Windows 98 on the Road: Remote Services.


Understanding Dial-Up Networking. Configuring the Dial-Up Client. Configuring a Dial-Up Server. Telephony Defined. Private Networking via the Internet. Getting a Faster Connection Using Multilink. Lab.



11. Windows 98 Blueprint: Internals and Architecture.


Ring Architecture. Windows 98 Memory Management. Running Applications. Software in the Registry. Lab.



12. Monitoring and Optimizing Windows 98.


Monitoring Windows 98. What Makes Windows 98 Run Fast? Optimizing the Desktop. Optimizing the Network. Optimizing the Print Process. Lab.



13. Troubleshooting Windows 98.


Overview. Troubleshooting Methodology. Troubleshooting Setup. Troubleshooting Startup. Troubleshooting File Problems. Print Troubleshooting. Network Troubleshooting. Remote Troubleshooting. Troubleshooting Log Files. Troubleshooting Resources. Lab.



14. Practice Exam.


Overview. Questions. Answers.



Appendix A. Glossary.


Appendix B. Answers to Review Questions.


Chapter 1. Chapter 2. Chapter 3. Chapter 4. Chapter 5. Chapter 6. Chapter 7. Chapter 8. Chapter 9. Chapter 10. Chapter 11. Chapter 12. Chapter 13.



Appendix C - How to Become an MCSE.


Overview of the MCSE Process. How to Pass MCSE Exams. Exam 70-098: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows 98.



Appendix D. Command-Line Switches.


Overview.



Index.