Upgrading and repairing networks Book

	Introduction	1
I	Up Front: Network Planning and Design Concepts	7
1	A Short History of Computer Networking	9
2	Overview of Network Topologies	13
3	Network Design Strategies	31
4	Upgrading Strategies and Project Management	43
5	Protecting the Network: Preventative Maintenance Techniques	57
II	Physical Networking Components	71
6	Wiring the Network - Cables, Connectors, Concentrators, and Other Network Components	73
7	Network Interface Cards	103
8	Network Switches	125
9	Virtual LANs	137
10	Routers	147
11	Network Attached Storage and Storage Area Networks	163
III	Low-Level Network Protocols	183
12	The IEEE LAN/MAN Committee Networking Standards	185
13	The Oldest LAN Protocol Is Still Kicking: ARCnet	193
14	Ethernet: The Universal Standard	205
IV	Dedicated Connections and WAN Protocols	235
15	Dial-Up Connections	237
16	Dedicated Connections	249
17	Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) Technology	267
18	Using a Cable Modem	279
V	Wireless Networking Protocols	287
19	Introduction to Wireless Networking	289
20	IEEE 802.11b: It's Here and It's Inexpensive	301
21	Faster Service: IEEE 802.11a	307
22	The IEEE 802.11g Standard	313
23	Bluetooth Wireless Technology	329
24	Other Wireless Technologies	345
VI	LAN and WAN Network, Service, and Application Protocols	353
25	Overview of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite	355
26	Basic TCP/IP Services and Applications	399
27	Internet Mail Protocols: POP3, SMTP, and IMAP	431
28	Troubleshooting Tools for TCP/IP Networks	447
29	BOOTP and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)	473
30	Network Name Resolution	513
31	Using the Active Directory	545
32	Overview of Novell NetWare IPX/SPX	583
33	Overview of the Novell Bindery and Novell Directory Services	599
34	Expanding and Enhancing NDS: NetWare's eDirectory	623
35	File Server Protocols	631
36	The Hypertext Transfer Protocol	665
37	Routing Protocols	673
38	The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Protocol	685
39	Introduction to the IPv6 Protocol	691
VII	Network User and Resource Management	699
40	Windows NT Domains	701
41	Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 User and Computer Management Utilities	723
42	Managing Unix and Linux Users	741
43	Rights and Permissions	759
44	Network Printing Protocols	787
45	Print Servers	795
VIII	System and Network Security	845
46	Basic Security Measures Every Network Administrator Needs to Know	847
47	Auditing and Other Monitoring Measures	865
48	Security Issues for Wide Area Networks	889
49	Firewalls	909
50	Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and Tunneling	929
51	Encryption Technology	939
IX	Troubleshooting Networks	947
52	Strategies for Troubleshooting Network Problems	949
53	Network Testing and Analysis Tools	959
54	Troubleshooting Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) Networks	979
X	Upgrading Network Hardware	989
55	Upgrading from ARCnet to Ethernet or Token-Ring	991
56	Upgrading from Token-Ring to Ethernet	999
57	Upgrading Older Ethernet Networks	1005
58	Upgrading from Bridges and Hubs to Routers and Switches	1015
59	Adding Wireless Networking to a LAN	1027
XI	Migration and Integration	1033
60	Migrating from NetWare to Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003	1035
61	Migration and Integration Issues: Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Unix, and Linux	1059
62	Migrating from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000, Windows 2003, and Windows XP	1087
63	Migration and Integration: NetWare, Unix, and Linux	1111
	Appendixes	1119
A	Overview of the OSI Seven-Layer Networking Reference Model	1121
	B: Networking Glossary	1127
	C: Internet Resources for Network Administrators	1145
D	The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol	1153
E	Introduction to Setting Up a SOHO Network	1163
	Index	1175