Network+ Study Guide
- Table of Contents
- BackCover
- Network Study Guide, Deluxe Edition
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Why Become Network Certified?
- How to Become Network Certified
- Who Should Buy This Book?
- How to Use This Book and CD
- Exam Objectives
- Good Luck
- Assessment Test for Network Exam
- Chapter 1: Network Fundamentals
- Network Elements
- Physical Topologies
- Physical Media
- Common Network Connectivity Devices
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 2: The OSI Model
- Introducing the OSI Model
- The OSI Model s Lower Layers
- The OSI Model s Middle Layers
- The OSI Model s Upper Layers
- Networking Protocols
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 3: TCPIP Fundamentals
- Introducing TCPIP
- The Transmission Control Protocol
- The Internet Protocol
- The Application Protocols
- Ports and Sockets Explained
- Understanding IP Addressing
- Name Resolution Methods
- Configuring TCPIP on Windows Workstations
- Virtual LANs (VLANs)
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Exam Essentials
- Review Questions
- Chapter 4: TCPIP Utilities
- Using the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
- Using netstat
- The nbtstat Utility
- The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Utility
- The Ping Utility
- The winipcfg and ipconfig Utilities
- The tracert Utility
- The Telnet Utility
- The nslookup Utility
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 5: Major Network Operating Systems
- Novell NetWare
- Microsoft Windows NT
- Unix Flavors
- Macintosh OS
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 6: Network Installation and Upgrades
- Before Installing New Hardware or Software
- Network Components
- Network Connectors
- Installing a NIC
- Workstation Configuration
- Network Installation Tools
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 7: WAN and Remote Access Technologies
- Remote Access Connection Configuration Requirements
- Remote Access Connection Methods
- Remote Access Protocols
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 8: Network Access and Security
- Accessing Network Resources
- Client Selection
- Managing User Account and Password Security
- Using Firewalls
- Attack and Defense
- DoD Security Standards
- Understanding Encryption
- Security Policies
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 9: Fault Tolerance and Disaster Recovery
- Assessing Fault Tolerance and Disaster Recovery Needs
- Power Management
- Disk System Fault Tolerance
- Backup Considerations
- Virus Protection
- Software Patches
- Key Terms
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review Questions
- Chapter 10: Network Troubleshooting
- Narrowing Down the Problem
- Troubleshooting Steps
- The Troubleshooter s Resources
- Troubleshooting Tips
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Glossary
- Index
- Index_B
- Index_C
- Index_D
- Index_E
- Index_F
- Index_G
- Index_H
- Index_I
- Index_J
- Index_K
- Index_L
- Index_M
- Index_N
- Index_O
- Index_P
- Index_Q
- Index_R
- Index_S
- Index_T
- Index_U
- Index_V
- Index_W
- Index_X
- Index_Y
- Index_Z
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- List of Sidebars