MCSE Readiness Review Exam 70-058 Networking Essentials Book

Welcome to Networking Essentials (Page vii )
Before You Begin (Page vii )
Using the MCSE Readiness Review (Page ix )
Exam Objectives Summary (Page xvi )
Getting More Help (Page xviii)
Objective Domain 1: Standards and Terminology (Page 1 )
    Objective 1.1: Define common networking terms for LANs and WANs. (Page 5)
    Objective 1.2: Compare a file and print server with an application server. (Page 29)
    Objective 1.3: Compare user-level security with access permission assigned to a shared directory on a server. (Page 41)
    Objective 1.4: Compare a client/server network with a peer-to-peer network. (Page 55)
    Objective 1.5: Compare the implications of using connection-oriented communications with connectionless communications. (Page 69)
    Objective 1.6: Distinguish whether SLIP or PPP is used as the communications protocol for various situations. (Page 81)
    Objective 1.7: Define the communication devices that communicate at each level of the OSI model. (Page 95)
    Objective 1.8: Describe the characteristics and purpose of the media used in IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.5 standards. (Page 109)
    Objective 1.9: Explain the purpose of NDIS and Novell ODI network standards. (Page 123)
Objective Domain 2: Planning (Page 131)
    Objective 2.1: Select the appropriate media for various situations. (Page 135)
    Objective 2.2: Select the appropriate topology for various token ring and Ethernet networks. (Page 147)
    Objective 2.3: Select the appropriate network and transport protocol or protocols for various token ring and Ethernet networks. (Page 163)
    Objective 2.4: Select the appropriate connectivity devices for various token ring and Ethernet networks. (Page 175)
    Objective 2.5: List the characteristics, requirements, and appropriate situations for WAN connection services. (Page 191)
Objective Domain 3: Implementation (Page 203)
    Objective 3.1: Choose an administrative plan to meet specified needs, including performance management, account management, and security. (Page 207)
    Objective 3.2: Choose a disaster recovery plan for various situations. (Page 223)
    Objective 3.3: Install, configure, and resolve hardware conflicts for multiple network adapters. (Page 239)
    Objective 3.4: Implement a NetBIOS naming scheme for all computers on a given network. (Page 255)
    Objective 3.5: Select the appropriate hardware and software tools to monitor trends in the network. (Page 271)
Objective Domain 4: Troubleshooting (Page 283)
    Objective 4.1: Identify common errors associated with components required for communications. (Page 287)
    Objective 4.2: Diagnose and resolve common connectivity problems with cards, cables, and related hardware. (Page 299)
    Objective 4.3: Resolve broadcast storms. (Page 319)
    Objective 4.4: Identify and resolve network performance problems. (Page 329)
Appendix: The Microsoft Certified Professional Program (Page 345 )
    Preparing for an MCP Exam (Page 345)
    Overview of the MCP Program (Page 350)
    References (Page 355)
Glossary (Page 357)
Index (Page