Local Area Network Construction and Management Tutorial and Hands-on Guide

Author: Computer Vocational Education Union
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book is planned, written, and edited by "experts" with rich experience in network setup, maintenance, and management. It starts with an introduction to basic network knowledge, guiding readers into the vast world of networks. It provides detailed explanations of the principles for selecting network hardware, potential issues to be aware of, the differences and features of various types of servers, server selection, and hardware requirements for different servers, with specific examples of server hardware configurations based on practical applications. It covers how to scientifically plan network cabling, potential problems in cabling, and how to avoid these issues. It also details the setup of Windows NT servers, introduces and compares various internet access methods, and explains the functions of antivirus software and firewalls, as well as popular antivirus and firewall software on the market. Additionally, it demonstrates how to set up and manage servers for internal network management or file sharing, such as domain servers (Domain Server) and file servers, by building home networks, small local area networks, and setting up proxy servers for shared internet access. It also covers the setup of large and medium-sized networks, detailing the setup and precautions for internet access servers, internet servers (web servers, DNS servers, email servers, etc.), and how to set up and manage large networks responsible for internal network management or file sharing. It also provides detailed instructions on setting up popular diskless networks. Finally, it introduces practical commands and tools commonly used in network maintenance.
Through studying this book, readers will grasp the key points of each chapter, understand the precautions mentioned, and become proficient in using the software mentioned, such as Windows NT, WinGate, ISA, Symantec Client Security, 3COM DABS, LiteNET, X-Scan, and Wangluogang. This will enable you to set up a network that approaches zero maintenance. The content of this book is concise, clear, highlights key points, and is rich in examples and illustrations. The hands-on guidance and exercises at the end of each chapter are designed to guide readers in practical operations. Combined with fill-in-the-blank questions, multiple-choice questions, true/false questions, short-answer questions, and practical exercises provided for each chapter, readers can reinforce the knowledge learned through practice.
This book covers basic network knowledge, including network structure and protocols. It explains common hardware knowledge and purchasing principles used in network setup, including the selection and quality assessment of network cables, as well as server-related knowledge and purchasing principles. It covers the setup and configuration of software used in networks, as well as the selection of methods for connecting local area networks to the internet, including the installation of Windows NT and the precautions to be aware of, the choice and comparison of internet access methods, and the importance of antivirus software and firewalls. It also covers practical knowledge for network setup, including the construction of home small networks and small networks with shared internet access, and learning to use WinGate to strictly control the time and purpose of workstation internet access. Readers will also learn to set up various application servers for 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.
This book is aimed at workers and managers involved in setting up and wiring internet cafes, as well as company local area network administrators. It is also highly suitable as the main textbook or reference material for training schools or related training courses.