MCSE test success:Networking Essentials

Table of Contents

Introductioni

Unit 1 Standards and Terminology1

Defining Networking Terms3

Network Description Terms3

Network Topology Terms4

Network Protocol Terms5

Networking Service Terms5

Comparing File, Print, and Application Servers6

Comparing Client-Server and Peer-to-Peer Networks6

Comparing User-Level Security with Access Permissions8

Share-Level Security8

Access Permissions8

Comparing Connection-Oriented with Connectionless

Communications9

Connectionless Communications9

Connection-Oriented Communications9

Distinguishing between SLIP and PPP9

Defining Communications at the OSI Model Levels10

The Application, Presentation, and Session Layers11

The Transport and Network Layers11

The Data Link and Physical Layers12

Defining the Media Used in IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.5 Standards13

802.3: Ethernet13

802.5:Token Ring14

Understanding NDIS and Novell ODI Standards15

NDIS15

ODI15

Unit 2 Planning32

Selecting the Appropriate Media33

Communication Technologies33

Transmission Degradation34

Types of Cable Media35

Wireless Media39

Selecting the Appropriate Topology41

Bus Topology41

Ring Topology42

Star Topology42

Mesh Topology43

Selecting the Appropriate Protocols43

Protocols and the Windows NT Networking Structure45

The NetBEUI Protocol45

The Internet Protocol Suite46

The IPX/SPX Protocol Suite47

The AppleTalk Protocol Suite48

Selecting the Appropriate Connectivity Devices48

Repeaters49

Bridges49

Routers50

Brouters51

Gateways51

Selecting WAN Connection Services51

Analog versus Leased Lines51

Dial-up versus Leased Lines52

Types of WAN Connection Services52

Unit 3 Implementation78

Choosing an Administrative Plan79

Network Configuration79

Account Management84

File and Printer Shares87

Security Management 89

Performance Management91

Choosing a Disaster Recovery Plan92

Backup Systems92

UPS Systems93

Fault-Tolerant Disk Schemes93

Redundant WAM Links94

Installing and Configuring Multiple Network Adapters95

Multi-homing Techniques96

Data Bus Architecture97

Network Cabling and Connectors97

Network Adapter Installation97

Hardware Conflicts98

Implementing a NetBIOS Naming Scheme99

NetBIOS Mames99

Universal Naming Convention99

Selecting the Appropriate Tools to Monitor Your Network99

Protocol Analyzers100

Performance Monitor100

Unit 4 Troubleshooting118

Identifying Common Communication Errors119

Tools for Finding Errors119

Common Sources of Communication Errors121

Diagnosing and Resolving Common Connectivity Problems124

Cable Problems124

Connectivity Device Problems125

NIC Problems126

Ethernet and Token Ring Connectivity Problems126

Resolving Broadcast Storms127

Common Causes of Broadcast Storms127

Tools for Resolving Broadcast Storms128

Recognizing a Broadcast Storm129

Identifying and Resolving Network Performance Problems131

Common Sources of Network Performance Problems132

Network Performance Troubleshooting Tools132

Sources for Troubleshooting Information135

Unit 5 Final Review147

Appendix Study Question and Sample Test Answers159

Glossary203