Upgrading and Troubleshooting Networks: The Complete Reference (Book/CD-ROM package) [Paperback]

Craig Zacker (Author)

Book Description

Series: Complete Reference | Publication Date: April 27, 2000

-- While the technology in many parts of the networking industry progresses at an extremely rapid pace, there are other networking standards that still remain in force after twenty years or more. There is a need for a single, compact volume that combines information on cutting edge technologies with older material, such as coverage of venerable networking protocols like TCP/IP and classic networking theory. This book provides that material.
-- 40-page visual Troubleshooting Flowchart section helps readers isolate likely causes to common problems and helps narrow their search for the cause of their system's problem.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Craig Zacker knocks the seven-layer protocol stack out of the park in Upgrading & Troubleshooting Networks: The Complete Reference. Although not all books in this series are as complete as their titles would lead you to believe, this one lives up to the claims of its cover and delivers a lifetime's worth of information about how computers talk to one another. Read this one if you're new to data communications, seeking any of several professional certifications that have to do with computer connectivity, or even if you've established yourself as a networking pro and want a solid reference on hand. This book generally deals with network equipment and protocols in a platform-independent way, although it dips into the specifics of Novell NetWare and (especially) Microsoft Windows networking after the foundation is laid.

Zacker is nothing if not patient, and he takes plenty of time to explain important concepts--such as standards documents--without seeming condescending, by using conceptual diagrams that usually are clear and helpful. He's not as quick to express opinions about which is the best of several ways to do a particular task, and instead explains everything and leaves it up to the reader to decide. --David Wall

Topics covered: Local and wide area networking for personal computers, both generically and as implemented under Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Novell NetWare. Hardware and architecture coverage is followed by a detailed discussion of protocols, naming schemes and name-allocation services, directory services (notably Novell Directory Services and Active Directory), and Internet services.

From the Back Cover

The Ultimate Resource on Network Maintenance

Design and maintain a robust, scalable networking environment with help from this authoritative resource. Upgrading & Troubleshooting Networks: The Complete Reference offers real-world advice on installing hardware and software, setting up network services, and configuring LAN and Internet servers. You'll learn to seamlessly integrate new technologies into legacy networks and expand your network's capabilities. Throughout the book, tables, protocol schematics, diagrams, and messaging flow charts clearly illustrate the information presented.

Inside, you'll find out how to:

• Set up LANS and WANs following the OSI reference model
• Select and configure hardware, including network interface cards, cables, and WAN links
• Connect network devices such as repeaters, hubs, bridges, routers, and switches
• Implement networking protocols, including Ethernet, Token Ring, Gigabit Ethernet, FDDI, and ATM
• Select the best transport protocols for your network--TCP/IP, IPX, or NetBEUI
• Choose the best connection services for your network--DHCP, DNS, or WINS
• Set up network operating systems, including Windows 2000, Windows NT, NetWare, and UNIX
• Install network directory services, including Windows 2000 Active Directory, Windows NT domains, and Novell Directory Services (NDS)
• Deploy Internet servers, including World Wide Web and FTP
• Handle network administration, including security and troubleshooting

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Product Details

• Paperback: 918 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies; 1st edition (April 27, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072122560
• ISBN-13: 978-0072122565
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,989,546 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most technically accurate books I have ever read., May 24, 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 Troubleshooting Networks: The Complete Reference (Book/CD-ROM package) (Paperback)

When I look for a book on networking I want a book that will help not only for Microsoft but Novell. The Complete Reference lives up to its name and gives you a wealth of information to make the job of network technician a whole lot easier.

Packed into this 900 page-networking world of information is information from soup to nuts. Starting off with the OSI model, you move on the hardware, protocols, operating systems, connection and directory services and administration...

With figures, pictures, tables, diagrams and notes to help you understand even the most complex of issues, the author presents the information in a clear and detailed way that will help the beginner to the expert. The author presents the information in an organized fashion from beginning to end.

The book should have included a cd-rom with utilizes for Novell, Microsoft and Unix. The book seems to be as up to date as any book I have read and the information seems to very accurate. Overall this is one book I will have in my technical reference library.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The complete reference and that's for sure!, May 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 Troubleshooting Networks: The Complete Reference (Book/CD-ROM package) (Paperback)

When I look for a book on networking I want a book that will help not only for Microsoft but Novell. The Complete Reference lives up to its name and gives you a wealth of information to make the job of network technician a whole lot easier.

Packed into this 900 page-networking world of information is information from soup to nuts. Starting off with the OSI model, you move on the hardware, protocols, operating systems, connection and directory services and administration.

With figures, pictures, tables, diagrams and notes to help you understand even the most complex of issues, the author presents the information in a clear and detailed way that will help the beginner to the expert. The author presents the information in an organized fashion from beginning to end.

The book should have included a cd-rom with utilizes for Novell, Microsoft and Unix. The book seems to be as up to date as any book I have read and the information seems to very accurate. Overall this is one book I will have in my technical reference library.

5.0 out of 5 stars Still Worth the Read, June 16, 2004

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Mr KC HUTCHINSON (London England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Upgrading and Troubleshooting Networks: The Complete Reference (Book/CD-ROM package) (Paperback)

After nearly four years and no update this book is still a good read. Given to someone that was doing the CompTIA Network + Exam is provided vital supplementary information to the exam texts and explained numerous technologies clearly and up to that exams staandard. Recommended and still 5 Stars! Where is the update Osborne/McGraw Hill, long overdue....????