ALS Networking Essentials Plus

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About This Book. Intended Audience. Prerequisites. About the CD-ROM. Features of This Book. Notes. Icons. Chapter and Appendix Overview. Finding the Best Starting Point for You. Where to Find Specific Skills in This Book. Getting Started. Hardware Requirements. Software Requirements. About the Online Book. The Microsoft Certified Professional Program. Microsoft Certification Benefits. Requirements for Becoming a Microsoft Certified Professional. Technical Training for Computer Professionals. The Network+ Certification Program. Network+ Exam Objectives. Registering for the Network+ Exam Objectives. Technical Support. PART I: NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS. CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Networking. Lesson 1: What Is a Network? Lesson 2: Network Configuration. Lesson 3: Network Topology. CHAPTER 2: Basic Network Media. Lesson 1: Network Cabling. Lesson 2: The Network Interface Card. Lesson 3: Wireless Networking. CHAPTER 3: Understanding Network Architecture. Lesson 1: Access Methods. Lesson 2: How Networks Send Data. Lesson 3: Ethernet. Lesson 4: Token Ring. Lesson 5: AppleTalk and ArcNet. CHAPTER 4: Survey of Network Operating Systems. Lesson 1: Introduction to Network Operating Systems. Lesson 2: Novell Operating Systems. Lesson 3: Microsoft Network Operating Systems. Lesson 4: Other Network Operating Systems. Lesson 5: Network Operating Systems in Multivendor Environments. CHAPTER 5: Introducing Network Standards. Lesson 1: Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model. Lesson 2: The IEEE 802.x Standard. Lesson 3: Device Drivers and OSI. CHAPTER 6: Defining Network Protocols. Lesson 1: Introduction to Protocols. Lesson 2: TCP/IP. Lesson 3: NetWare Protocols. Lesson 4: Other Common Protocols. CHAPTER 7: Elements of Network Connectivity. Lesson 1: Connectivity Devices. Lesson 2: Connection Services. PART II: IMPLEMENTING A NETWORK. CHAPTER 8: Designing and Installing a Network. Lesson 1: Choosing a Network Design. Lesson 2: Establishing a Client/Server Environment. Lesson 3: Working with Device Drivers and NICs. Lesson 4: Ensuring Hardware Compatibility. CHAPTER 9: Establishing Network Shares and Accounts. Lesson 1: Creating Network Shares. Lesson 2: Establishing and Managing Network Accounts. CHAPTER 10: Ensuring Network Security. Lesson 1: Making Networks Secure. Lesson 2: Maintaining a Healthy Network Environment. Lesson 3: Avoiding Data Loss. CHAPTER 11: Printing on a Network. Lesson 1: Network Printing. Lesson 2: Managing a Shared Printer. Lesson 3: Sharing Fax Modems. CHAPTER 12: Administering Change. Lesson 1: Documenting a Running Network. Lesson 2: Upgrading a Network. Lesson 3: Moving a Network. CHAPTER 13: Troubleshooting a Network. Lesson 1: Understanding the Problem. Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Tools. Lesson 3: Where to Find Help. Appendix A: Questions and Answers. Appendix B: Common Network Standards and Specifications. Glossary. Index.