Introduction to Networking
Networking Evolution
Client/Server Model
Web-based Networking
Networking Categories
Network Topologies
Network Operating Systems
Novell NetWare, Microsoft Windows NT, and UNIX
Networking Protocols
OSI Reference Model
Packets
Major Networking Protocols
Systems Network Architecture (SNA)
Choosing and Combining Protocols
Directory Services
Network Devices
Local Area Networks (LAN)
Wide Area Networks (WAN)
Network Access Points (NAP)
Common Network Componentry
Common Peripheral Ports
Transmission Media
Environmental Factors
Connecting Your Network
Transmission Types
IEEE LAN Standards
Additional LAN Standards
Configuring Network Interface Cards
WAN Methods
T-Carrier Services
TCP/IP Architecture
TCP/IP and Interoperability
The Internet Architecture
Requests for Comments (RFCs)
Internet Protocols
De-multiplexing
Port Numbers
Internet Addressing
IP Addressing Rules
Reserved IP Addressing
Subnetworks & Custom Subnet Masks
IP Address Conservation
Normal TCP/IP Configuration Parameters
Routing
Routing Process
Static vs. Dynamic Routing
Routing and Packets
Routing Protocols
Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR)
TCP/IP Utilities
Useful Network Files
Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
General Network Commands
Name and Address Commands
Internetworking Servers
File and Print Servers
HTTP Server Essentials
The Internet Daemon: inetd
Choosing the Ideal Server
Company Needs/Abilities
Product Advantages and Disadvantages
Popular Server Products
Name Resolution
Hosts File
Domain Name System (DNS)
DNS Server Types and DNS Records
Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND)
Implementing DNS
Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)
Remote Connectivity
Remote Access Servers
Dial-up Protocols
Common Methods for Accessing a Remote Access Server
Remote Access Server Software
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
User Management
Authentication
Security Models and Authentication
Peer-level and User-level Access
Creating User Accounts
Permissions and Universal Permissions
Windows NT, UNIX and Novell Permissions
Additional Login Account Terms
Administrative Privilege
Standard Password Practices
Network Policies
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Maintaining Your Network
Version Control
Moving or Changing Equipment
Patches and Fixes
Supporting Your Network
Troubleshooting the Network and Diagnostic Tools
Analyzing the Scope of the Problem
Applying Troubleshooting Methods
Troubleshooting Name Resolution
Using Troubleshooting Indicators
Using Troubleshooting Tools
Network Security Essentials
Defining Security and Assets
Security Threats and Types of Attacks
Viruses
The Robert Morris Internet Worm
The Hacker Process
Defeating Attacks
Auditing Phases
Securing a Server
Enterprise Network Security—Encryption and Firewalls
Encryption and Applied Encryption
Network-level Protocols and Encryption
Creating an SSL Session
Firewalls and Packet Filters
Proxy Servers
Firewall Topology
Network Printing
Flow of a Print Task
Configuring a Network Printer
Client Configuration
Printer Administration
Data Protection
Establishing a Baseline
Fault Tolerance
Other Types of Data Protection
Planning a Backup Strategy
Disaster Recovery
