《MCSE：Networking Essentials考试指南 英文原版》

Unit 1 Standards and Terminology1

Introduction1

Defining Networking Terms3

Network Description Terms3

Network Topology Terms4

Network Protocol Terms5

Networking Service Terms5

Comparing File,Print,and Application Servers6

Comparing CIient-Server and Peer-to-Peer Networks6

Share-Level Security8

Access Permissions8

Comparing User-Level Security with Access Permissions8

Comparing Connection-Oriented with Connectionless Communications9

Connectionless Communications9

Connection-Oriented Communications9

Distinguishing between SLIP and PPP9

Defining Communications at the OSI Model Levels10

The Application,Presentation,and Session Layers11

The Transport and Network Layers11

The Date Link and Physical Layers12

Defining the Media Used in IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.5 Standards13

802.3:Ethernet13

802.5:Token Ring14

ODI15

Understanding NDIS and Novell ODI Standards15

NDIS15

Unit 2Planning32

Selecting the Appropriate Media33

Communication Technologles33

Transmission Degradation34

Types of Cable Media35

Wireless Media39

Selecting the Appropriate Topology41

Bus Topology41

Ring Topology42

Star Topology42

Selecting the Appropriate Protocols43

Protocols and the Windows NT Networking Structure45

The NetBEUI Protocol45

The Internet Protocol Suite46

The IPX/SPX Protocol Suite47

The Apple Talk Protocol Suite48

Selecting the Appropriate connectivity Devices48

Repeaters49

Bridges49

Routers50

Analog versus Digital Signaling51

Selecting WAN Connection Services51

Gateways51

Brouters51

Dial-up versus Leased Lines52

Types of WAN Connection Services52

Unit 3Implementation78

Choosing an Admtnistrative Plan79

Network Configuration79

Account Management84

File and Printer Shares87

Security Management89

Performance Management91

Backup Systems92

Choosing a Disaster Recovery Plan92

UPS Systems93

Fault-Tolerant Disk Schemes93

Redundant WAN Links94

Installing and Configuring Multiple Network Adapters95

Multi-homing Techmiques96

Date Bus Architecture97

Network Cabling and Connectors97

Network Adapter Installation97

Hardware Conflicts98

Selecting the Appropriate Tools to Monitor Your Network99

Universal Naming Convention99

Implementing a NetBIOS Naming Scheme99

NetBIOS Names99

Protocol Analyzers100

Performance Monltor100

Unit 4Troubleshooting118

Identifying Common Communication Errors119

Tools for Finding Errors119

Common Sources of Communication Errors121

Diagnosing and Resolving Common Connectivity Problems124

Cable Problems124

Connectivity Device Problems125

Ethernet and Token Ring Connectivity Problems126

NIC Problems126

Resolving Broadcast Storms127

Common Causes of Broadcast Storms127

Tools for Resolving Broadcast Storms128

Recognizing a Broadcast Storm129

Identifying and Resolving Network Performance Problems131

Common Sources of Network Performance Problems132

Network Performance Troubleshooting Tools132

Sources for Troubleshooting Information135

Unit 5 Final Review147

Appendix Study Question and Sample Test Answers159

Glossary203