New Start Computer Tutorial: LAN Construction and Management Tutorial and Hands-on Guidance

Author: Edited by Computer Vocational Education Alliance
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book covers fundamental network knowledge, including network structure and protocols. It discusses common hardware knowledge and procurement principles in network setup, such as purchasing and identifying the quality of network cables, as well as server-related knowledge and procurement principles. It explains the installation and configuration of software in network environments, along with the selection of local area network (LAN) access methods to the Internet, including the installation of Windows NT and important considerations, the choice and comparison of Internet access methods, the importance of antivirus software and firewalls, and more. The book also covers practical knowledge for network setup, detailing the construction and shared device access of small home networks and small-scale networks, and teaching the use of WinGate to strictly control workstation internet access time and purposes. It also introduces the setup of various application servers in large and medium-sized networks, such as security gateway servers, web servers, FIP servers, DNS servers, email servers, internal network domain servers, and file servers. Additionally, the book discusses LAN maintenance and security, teaching the use of simple tools to diagnose network issues, including learning commands like Ping, Winipcfg, and tracert, using server security scanning software X-Scan, and employing excellent gateway software—Network Guard. This book is aimed at workers and managers involved in internet cafe setup and wiring, as well as company LAN administrators. It is also highly suitable as a primary or reference textbook for training schools or related training courses.