Network Typical Fault Analysis and Troubleshooting

Author: Zeng Wenxian
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: This book aims at the detection and repair of network faults, with the application of currently popular operating systems as the main thread. It follows the approach of analyzing and identifying fault causes and troubleshooting methods based on fault phenomena, comprehensively and in-depthly discussing the detection and repair techniques for common faults encountered in local area network (LAN) architecture and applications. The book first introduces the classification of computer network faults, their manifestations, basic methods and steps for fault detection and elimination, as well as common software and hardware tools used in fault detection and troubleshooting. Then, focusing on operating systems, it provides detailed explanations of fault phenomena and troubleshooting methods during the setup and application of Windows peer-to-peer networks, client/server-based LANs, UNIX/Linux LANs, Novell networks, and the interconnection of different operating system networks. Finally, it specifically covers common faults and troubleshooting methods for network hardware such as network interface cards (NICs), modems, hubs, switches, and routers. The book is concise in its presentation, highly targeted, and serves as a reference for network technicians of all levels. It is particularly useful as a practical tool for network technicians when troubleshooting network issues.