Upgrading and Repairing Networks (3rd Edition) (Upgrading & Repairing) [Paperback]

Scott Mueller (Author), Terry Ogletree (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0789725576 | ISBN-13: 978-0789725578 | Publication Date: September 25, 2001 | Edition: 3

Upgrading and Repairing Networks makes it easier to fix your networks, and do it right the first time. It is a comprehensive reference guide to help network administrators address and resolve daily network problems and understand exactly how to upgrade their network. This book enables the reader to stay in tune with the increasingly complex task of computer networking by covering topics such as: network planning and design, expanded coverage of Windows 2000, expanded coverage of NetWare, Wireless Networking including WAP, detailed coverage using Virtual LANs, increased coverage of gigabit Ethernet, security and firewalls, and in depth coverage of VPN.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Though he didn't do the writing himself, Scott Mueller's involvement in Upgrading and Repairing Networks is evident in the thoroughness of the book's coverage and the quality with which documentation has been written and compiled. Like Mueller's highly respected books on personal computer hardware, this book treats its subject in great depth, acknowledging that information about older technologies is valuable to the significant numbers of people who still run those technologies. Pretty much every local area network (LAN) technology from the past 15 years--as well as the most popular internetworking technologies and the emerging wireless networking protocols--are documented here. Author Terry Ogletree explains how the technologies work in order to help you figure out where to turn when they're misbehaving. One difference between this book and the PC hardware book: this one is much less hardware-centric, focusing instead on software, protocols, and network services.

Ogletree relies heavily on text, and takes time to explain everything from the histories of various protocols to Microsoft's design goals for Active Directory in Windows 2000 networks. Reading his text is rewarding, particularly if you have an appropriately networked system nearby with which you can investigate the features he points out. Operating system coverage is broad--Unix, Linux, NetWare, and Windows are all covered in turn--though most generic sections (such as those having to do with protocols) use Windows NT or Windows 2000 in their examples. --David Wall

Topics covered: The state of the art in local and wide area networking technology (emphasis on LANs), and the older technologies that led us here. Physical network design, protocols, operating systems, and services all get attention.

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Upgrading and Repairing Networks makes it easier to fix your networks, and do it right the first time. It is a comprehensive reference guide to help network administrators address and resolve daily network problems and understand exactly how to upgrade their network. This book enables the reader to stay in tune with the increasingly complex task of computer networking by covering topics such as: network planning and design, expanded coverage of Windows 2000, expanded coverage of NetWare, Wireless Networking including WAP, detailed coverage using Virtual LANs, increased coverage of gigabit Ethernet, security and firewalls, and in depth coverage of VPN.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 1152 pages
• Publisher: Que; 3 edition (September 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789725576
• ISBN-13: 978-0789725578
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,051,873 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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39 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Networking at its very best!, February 13, 2000

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Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Upgrading and Repairing Networks (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I was once highly skeptical of any book making claims to help in upgrading and repairing networks. Most books on the subject are shallow or lack real information or they simply fail to explain in enough detail what needs to be done. Scott Mueller's book has restored my confidence.

Mueller has put together a 975 plus page book that has information and helpful hints than just about any other book I have read in this subject. Mueller explains the complex with ease and in a language even the basic user can understand.

The books is broken down in a great working order and covers areas like NICs, testing cables, tools, hardware, topologies, Network Operating systems, Protocols, Printing and so much more. The wealth of information in this book makes it a must have for all network technicians.

Included with the book, on the bonus cd, is a copy of Server Image, a $475.00 value, which allows you to resize any network partition on the fly. The software supports FAT, FAT32, NTFS and Novell. Mueller is a respected name in computers and this book is proof.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Only 5 stars because 10 wasn't a choice!, March 25, 2002

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Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Upgrading and Repairing Networks (3rd Edition) (Upgrading & Repairing) (Paperback)

In the world of networking it is very important to make sure and ensure that you have up to date information right at your fingertips. I have reviewed previous versions of this book and thought some of the information fell short of the mark, which is not the case this time as the author seems to have gone to great lengths to make certain what you read is as accurate as possible.

The book, which has over 1100 pages, has been written not any certification exam but will help with several exams like Network+, Server+ and Security+. Also I was impressed by the fact that the front and back covers are setup as quick reference cards, using every part of the book to provide technical information.

With 58 chapters broken down into 10 parts the author's attention to detail and technical accuracy make this book standout above other in the genre. You have section dealing with planning and designing. Over 100 pages on hardware, over 160 pages on network solutions like Ethernet and token ring.

The most impressive section was the 170 pages dealing with TCP/IP, a breakdown that would rival just about any book out there and the information is written for every technical skill level. There is also section on Network Operating systems, security, troubleshooting and upgrading and migration.

In the Appendixes there is an outstanding breakdown of the OSI model, TCP & UDP ports and well as a very listing of resources. The cd included has networking utilities both free and demo versions. This is a great manual for all technicians and administrators alike, overall excellent

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 4th edition is another great release!, August 28, 2003

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Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Upgrading and Repairing Networks (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

Anyone in networking needs to keep up to date with the changes in technologies and doing this requires constant reading of the latest material. Trying to keep up could very well be a full time job, so thank goodness that Terry Olgetree is around to make it a little easier for all of us.

Having had the opportunity to read the 2nd and 3rd editions, this 4th edition is a continuation of the outstanding work Olgetree is and has done. The books get better with each edition; in fact this is a perfect companion for several networking certifications.

In 1200 plus pages, you are taken from the history of networking right up to migration. Olgetree starts you with hardware and works to security applications. You are working with Windows, UNIX, Linux and Netware, so everyone is involved.

From the opening of the book; which has a very good subnetting chart, to the closing, which has Ethernet information, this book takes apart the network and helps you put it back together. Form the LANs and WANs to IP and IPX, you have protocols and the information is up to date and technically accurate.

The book does covers troubleshooting in a how to and why it happens and what to do manner, which I found to very helpful. In fact I was able to learn a few new tricks along the way.

Overall this is one of the best network reference manuals to have around, in the next edition there could be a cd-rom with a few networking utilities.