The Accidental SysAdmin Handbook

Eric A. Kralicek has worked in the field of computer technology for over two decades, specifically with computer networking since 1984. He has been employed in companies large and small, public and private, using a variety of network operating systems in mixed environments. As a networking professional he has written numerous internal documents that have guided other professionals in their use of technical applications both on and off networked systems. Eric has been employed by Digital Computer Corporation as a Senior Information Management Specialist, Compaq Computer Corporation as a Senior System Software Engineer, dot com companies as an Information Technology Manager, and educational institutions providing network management and system integration. In every instance he has provided both technical skills and training documentation. Eric has a bachelor’s of Science degree in Computer Networking from Regis University, Denver, CO. He is Microsoft ITIL and PRINCE II certified. Eric worked for the California State University system as a Network Analyst supporting administrative computer operations in a mixed network environment prior to working for NATO as an IT Engineer.

1. Introduction.- 2. Home Networking.- 3. Planning a Network Environment.- 4. Network Layer Architecture.- 5. Network Service Architecture.- 6. Network Support Plan.- 7. Server Hardware Strategy.- 8. Physical vs. Virtual Server Environments.- 9. Data Storage Tech and User Data Strategy.- 10. Directory Services and Central Account Mgmt.- 11. DNS, DHCP, IP v4 and IP v6.- 12. Deploying Workstations and Printers.- 13. Antivirus and Security Management.- 14. Intranet, Internet Support Services.