Exam Cram for Advanced NetWare 5 Administration CNE (Exam: 50-640) [Paperback]

Melanie Hoag (Author), Joel Stegall (Author), LANWRIGHTS (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 26, 1999 | Series: Exam Cram (Coriolis Books)

Covers advanced internetworking topics, including TCP/IP configuration and routing, Internet access, and multivendor networks. Includes complex user administration requirements, customized user logins, application launcher setups, and more. Explains integration of wide and local-area networking links and technologies, and use of specialized routing protocols and configurations.

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Though it delves into much more sophisticated topics than its sister publication on basic NetWare 5 administration, Exam Cram for Advanced NetWare 5 Administration manages to maintain the same pragmatic tone. For example, in the discussion of upgrading individual servers as well as entire networks to NetWare 5, readers will find material on minimum hardware and configuration requirements for the latest version of the Novell operating system. In addition, there are lists of pre, during, and posts steps, some of which, such as powering down servers before upgrading them, may be obvious to more seasoned administrators but are good reminders nonetheless.

The sections that cover more radical departures for NetWare--in other words, the ability to exist in a pure IP network--are also well constructed. Good, succinct explanations of IP addressing, DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol), and DNS (domain naming service) and their interdependence, followed by detailed directions on how they are implemented in NetWare 5, make for a solid combination.

An addendum to each chapter contains related Web sites and the number and titles of relevant Technical Information Documents, or TIDs. The sample questions and answers at the end of each chapter are also helpful, as are the excellent glossary and appendices on commands, utilities, and sample configuration files. --Sarah L. Roberts-Witt

Topics covered: NetWare 5 upgrades and migrations; server, security, and NDS issues; and Internet-related services and protocols, such as FTP and DNS.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Coriolis Group Books; illustrated edition edition (May 26, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576103528
• ISBN-13: 978-1576103524
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,245,752 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars eased the anxiety in preparing for this exam, July 13, 1999

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This review is from: Exam Cram for Advanced NetWare 5 Administration CNE (Exam: 50-640) (Paperback)

I was very anxious and nervous about this, but the book really helped me feel like I was prepared. It helped me see my strengths and weaknesses. It's very complete and in depth.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars terrific, a very succinct aide, July 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Exam Cram for Advanced NetWare 5 Administration CNE (Exam: 50-640) (Paperback)

I found this book very helpful, very succinct, and to the point. It's very well organized, with good examples and thorough explanations.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NetWare 5.0 Test Prep and NOT for NetWare 5.1 Test Prep, April 28, 2001

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This review is from: Exam Cram for Advanced NetWare 5 Administration CNE (Exam: 50-640) (Paperback)

Hello Readers (and to be readers)

I just wanted to make sure you are aware that this book is for the NetWare 5.0 version of the exam. When the courses and corresponding tests were composed for NetWare 5.1 there were some changes. The NetWare 5.1 Advanced Admin course and exam went through MAJOR changes. At this time, BOTH the NetWare 5.0 and 5.1 exams are available so make sure if you use this book you signup for the NetWare 5.0 version of the exam. In addition, there have been several Service Pack updates for NetWare 5.0 and none are addressed in this book since they were not available when the book was written!

For the latest on Novell exam information, check out http://www.novell.com/education and follow the certification links.

Good luck and have fun!