Computer Network Troubleshooting and Maintenance Practical Encyclopedia

Author: (USA) Stephen J. Bigelow
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Publish Date: 2005-12-08
Features: This book is written by the renowned PC troubleshooting expert Stephen J. Bigelow, helping readers solve various problems encountered in small and medium-sized networks. It covers aspects such as network topology, network protocols, and network operating systems, while providing strong technical support in areas like network hardware, drivers, hubs, adapters, routers, and print servers. In addition to common troubleshooting guides, it explains many difficult issues, enabling readers to gain practical skills in network management, backup and recovery, security, and baseline management through this book. The use of coaxial cables, twisted-pair cables, fiber optic cables, and wireless connections. The installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of network interface cards, RAID adapters, integrated development environments, and Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) drivers. The installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of repeaters, hubs, bridges, switches, routers, and gateways. Implementing security and troubleshooting using proxy servers and firewalls. Designing, installing, configuring, and monitoring a Windows 2000 server. Creating and managing user accounts on Novell NetWare 5 and Linux system platforms. Solving and handling network boot and login issues. Implementing reliable backup and recovery solutions. The use of network management tools such as SNMP and smart hubs. Solving problems in email, database, and web service applications.