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Microsoft Windows Networking Essentials Darril Gibson

Microsoft Windows Networking Essentials By Darril Gibson

Microsoft Windows Networking Essentials by Darril Gibson


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Summary

The core concepts and technologies of Windows networking Networking can be a complex topic, especially for those new to the field of IT.

Microsoft Windows Networking Essentials Summary

Microsoft Windows Networking Essentials by Darril Gibson

The core concepts and technologies of Windows networking Networking can be a complex topic, especially for those new to the field of IT. This focused, full-color book takes a unique approach to teaching Windows networking to beginners by stripping down a network to its bare basics, thereby making each topic clear and easy to understand. Focusing on the new Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) program, this book pares down to just the essentials, showing beginners how to gain a solid foundation for understanding networking concepts upon which more advanced topics and technologies can be built. This straightforward guide begins each chapter by laying out a list of topics to be discussed, followed by a concise discussion of the core networking skills you need to have to gain a strong handle on the subject matter. Chapters conclude with review questions and suggested labs so you can measure your level of understanding of the chapter's content. * Serves as an ideal resource for gaining a solid understanding of fundamental networking concepts and skills * Offers a straightforward and direct approach to networking basics and covers network management tools, TCP/IP, the name resolution process, and network protocols and topologies * Reviews all the topics you need to know for taking the MTA 98-366 exam * Provides an overview of networking components, discusses connecting computers to a network, and looks at connecting networks with routers If you're new to IT and interested in entering the IT workforce, then Microsoft Windows Networking Essentials is essential reading.

About Darril Gibson

About the Author Darril Gibson, MCSE, MCITP, ITIL v3, Security+, CISSP, is the CEO of Security Consulting and Training, LLC. A Microsoft Certified Trainer since August 1999, Darril regularly teaches, writes, and consults on a wide variety of security and technical topics. He has authored, coauthored, or contributed to 14 books on a wide range of topics that include Windows Server, Windows 7, SQL Server, and IT security.

Table of Contents

Introduction xix Chapter 1 Introduction to Networking 1 Comparing Logical and Physical Networks 1 Networking Home Computers 2 Networking Small Offices and Home Offices 4 Understanding Local Area Networks 6 Comparing Workgroups and Domains 7 Exploring the Benefits of Domains and Domain Controllers 9 Networking Large Offices 10 Networking Enterprises 12 Understanding Wide Area Networks 12 Understanding Branch Offices 13 Accessing Networks Remotely 14 Understanding Standards Organizations 15 Understanding the Internet Engineering Task Force 16 Understanding the World Wide Web Consortium 17 Understanding the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 18 Understanding the International Telecommunication Union 18 The Essentials and Beyond 18 Chapter 2 Overview of Networking Components 21 Comparing Unicast, Broadcast, and Multicast Traffic 21 Understanding Unicast Traffic 22 Understanding Broadcast Traffic 23 Understanding Multicast Traffic 25 Understanding Network Hardware 26 Understanding Hubs 27 Understanding Switches 28 Understanding Bridges 29 Understanding Routers 30 Understanding Firewalls 32 Understanding Media 34 Exploring Protocols and Services 36 Exploring Protocols 36 Understanding Services 37 Understanding Basic Topologies 38 The Essentials and Beyond 39 Chapter 3 Understanding the OSI Model 41 Understanding the OSI Model 41 Application Layer 43 Presentation Layer 44 Session Layer 45 Transport Layer 46 Network Layer 48 Data Link Layer 49 Physical Layer 52 Putting It Together 52 Packets and Frames 53 Understanding the TCP/IP Model 55 Mapping Devices on the OSI and TCP Models 56 Physical Layer 58 Data Link Layer 59 Network Layer 59 Application Layer 60 Mapping Protocols on the OSI and TCP/IP Models 60 The Essentials and Beyond 61 Chapter 4 Core TCP/IP Protocols 63 Understanding TCP and UDP 63 Exploring TCP 64 Exploring UDP 66 Exploring Common Protocols 67 Address Resolution Protocol 67 Hypertext Transfer Protocol 68 File Transfer Protocol 69 Trivial File Transfer Protocol 71 Telnet 71 Remote Desktop Services 71 Secure Sockets Layer 72 Transport Layer Security 72 Secure Shell 73 Internet Protocol Security 74 Simple Mail Transfer Protocol 74 Post Office Protocol v3 75 Internet Message Access Protocol 75 Lightweight Directory Access Protocol 76 Kerberos 77 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol 77 Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol 77 Simple Network Management Protocol 78 Internet Group Multicast Protocol 78 Internet Control Message Protocol 78 Understanding Ports 79 Controlling Port Traffic with a Firewall 81 Mapping Internally Used Ports and Protocols 81 The Essentials and Beyond 83 Chapter 5 Exploring IPv4 85 Exploring the Components of an IPv4 Address 85 Ascertaining the Network ID and Host ID of an IP Address 86 Identifying the Default Gateway 90 Determining Local and Remote Addresses 91 Understanding Classful IP Addresses 92 Identifying Reserved IP Address Ranges 94 Exploring an IPv4 Address in Binary 95 Understanding the Bits of an IP Address 95 Understanding CIDR Notation 98 Masking the IP Address 98 Using Classless IP Addresses 100 Subnetting IPv4 Addresses 100 Determining the Number of Subnet Bits 101 Determining the Number of Hosts in a Network 103 Identifying Local and Remote Addresses 105 Applying Subnetting Knowledge 107 Comparing Manual and Automatic Assignment of IPv4 Addresses 110 Manually Configuring IPv4 110 Using DHCP 110 Understanding APIPA 112 The Essentials and Beyond 113 Chapter 6 Exploring IPv6 117 Exploring IPv6 Addresses 117 Comparing IPv4 Classes and IPv6 Prefixes 118 Understanding Hexadecimal 119 Displaying IPv6 Addresses 120 Comparing IPv6 Transmission Types 121 Understanding the Need for IPv6 122 Understanding Neighbor Discovery 122 Exploring the Components of an IPv6 Address 123 Understanding Global Unicast Addresses 124 Understanding Link-Local Addresses 125 Understanding Unique Local Addresses 126 Understanding the Dual IP Stack 127 Using IPv4-Mapped IPv6 Addresses 127 Understanding IPv4 to IPv6 Tunneling Protocols 128 Comparing Manual and Automatic Assignment of IPv6 129 Manually Configuring IPv6 129 Using DHCPv6 130 The Essentials and Beyond 131 Chapter 7 Connecting Computers to a Network 133 Identifying Potential Problems with Connectivity 133 Understanding EMI 134 Understanding RFI 134 Avoiding Power Spikes 134 Avoiding Interception 137 Preventing Fire Hazards 142 Understanding Cross Talk 142 Exploring Cable Types and Their Characteristics 144 Understanding Twisted Pair 144 Comparing Unshielded and Shielded Twisted Pair 146 Comparing Straight-Through and Crossover Cables 146 Understanding Fiber Optic 147 Understanding Wireless 149 The Essentials and Beyond 150 Chapter 8 Networking Computers with Switches 153 Connecting Multiple Computers 153 Understanding Physical Ports 156 Identifying the Number and Type of Ports 156 Identifying Ports in Drawings 157 Comparing Hubs and Switches 158 Understanding Collision Domains 159 Identifying a Collision Domain with a Hub 159 Identifying Collision Domains with a Switch 160 Mapping Ports to MAC Addresses 161 Comparing Managed and Unmanaged Switches 162 Understanding Unmanaged Switches 163 Understanding Managed Switches 163 Comparing Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switches 164 Using a Managed Switch to Create a VLAN 164 Exploring Switch Speeds 167 Identifying Transmission Speeds 168 Understanding the Uplink Port 169 Identifying Backplane Speed 170 Understanding Security Options 170 Understanding Port Security 171 Planning Hardware Redundancy 171 The Essentials and Beyond 172 Chapter 9 Connecting Networks with Routers 175 Connecting Multiple Networks 175 Comparing Hardware Routers and Software Routers 177 Understanding Default Routes 177 Understanding Directly Connected Routes 179 Routing Traffic on a Network 180 Creating Static Routes 180 Configuring Dynamic Routing 182 Understanding the Routing Table185 Identifying Transmission Speeds 187 Routing Software in Windows Server 2008 188 Adding Routing Services to Windows Server 2008 188 Configuring a Router on Windows Server 2008 190 Understanding Other Routing Protocols 192 Using a DHCP Relay Agent 193 Using an IGMP Router and Proxy 194 Using NAT 195 The Essentials and Beyond 195 Chapter 10 Resolving Names to IP Addresses 197 Exploring Types of Names Used in Networks 197 Understanding Host Names 199 Understanding NetBIOS Names 199 Creating NetBIOS Names from Host Names 202 Viewing and Modifying a Computer Name 203 Exploring Types of Name Resolution 204 Understanding Domain Naming Service 205 Viewing the Host Cache 210 Viewing the Hosts File 211 Understanding WINS 212 Viewing the NetBIOS Cache 213 Understanding the Lmhosts File 214 Understanding Broadcast Name Resolution 214 Understanding Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution 214 Identifying the Steps in Name Resolution 215 Identifying Steps in Host Name Resolution 215 Identifying Steps in NetBIOS Name Resolution 216 The Essentials and Beyond 217 Chapter 11 Understanding Network Security Zones 219 Understanding Risks on the Internet 219 Exploring an Intranet 221 Understanding Network Address Translation 222 Understanding Proxy Servers 224 Understanding Firewalls 227 Exploring the Windows Server 2008 Firewall 229 Identifying a Perimeter Network 232 Understanding a Reverse Proxy Server 233 Understanding Guest Networks 234 Understanding Extranets 235 The Essentials and Beyond 236 Chapter 12 Understanding Wireless Networking 239 Exploring Basic Wireless Components 239 Using Wireless Access Points 240 Naming the Wireless Network 241 Comparing CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA 243 Comparing Networking Standards and Characteristics 243 Comparing FHSS, DSSS, and OFDM 244 IEEE 802 11 245 IEEE 802 11a 246 IEEE 802 11b 247 IEEE 802 11g 247 IEEE 802 11n 248 Comparing Network Security Methods 248 Wired Equivalent Privacy 249 Wi-Fi Protected Access 251 WPA2 252 Using an IEEE 802 1x Authentication Server 253 Using Wireless Networks 254 Home Wireless Networks 255 Wireless Networks in a Business 258 Understanding Point-to-Point Wireless 259 The Essentials and Beyond 261 Chapter 13 Understanding Internet Access Methods and Wide Area Networks 263 Comparing Connectivity Methods Used in Homes and SOHOs 263 Using a Dial-up Connection 264 Connecting with DSL 265 Employing Broadband Cable 266 Connecting via Satellite 267 Comparing Connectivity Methods in Enterprises 269 Exploring Digital Signal Lines 271 Using ISDN 271 Using T1/T3 Lines and E1/E3 Lines 272 Ethernet WAN 273 Exploring Remote Access Services 273 Connecting to RAS via Dial-up 274 Connecting to RAS via a VPN 276 Comparing Client VPNs with Gateway VPNs 278 Adding Remote Access Services to Windows Server 2008 278 Using RADIUS 279 The Essentials and Beyond 280 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting TCP/IP 283 Using the Command Prompt 283 Getting Help at the Command Prompt 284 Using Switches 285 Understanding Case Sensitivity 285 Checking the TCP/IP Configuration with ipconfig 287 Troubleshooting Connectivity with ping 291 Identifying Routers with tracert 295 Verifying the Routed Path with pathping 297 Viewing TCP/IP Statistics with netstat 299 Installing Telnet 304 The Essentials and Beyond 306 Appendix A Answers to Review Questions 309 Chapter 1 309 Chapter 2 310 Chapter 3 310 Chapter 4 311 Chapter 5 312 Chapter 6 312 Chapter 7 313 Chapter 8 314 Chapter 9 314 Chapter 10 315 Chapter 11 316 Chapter 12 316 Chapter 13 317 Chapter 14 317 Appendix B Microsoft s Certification Program 319 Certification Objectives Map 320 Index 325

Additional information

GOR005185923
9781118016855
1118016858
Microsoft Windows Networking Essentials by Darril Gibson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Wiley & Sons Inc
2011-04-22
368
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