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Learn, prepare, and practice for exam success Master every topic on the newest 2010 Network+ exam. Assess your knowledge and focus your learning. Get the practical workplace knowledge you need! Start-to-finish Network+ preparation from top network administrator, consultant, and best-selling Network+ author Mike Harwood! Master every Network+ topic! Networking components, devices, media, and connectors TCP/IP protocols, addressing, and routing Ethernet networking standards Wireless networks Wide area networks The OSI Model Network performance and optimization Troubleshooting procedures and best practices Command-line networking tools Network management tools Documentation procedures Network access security Security technologies and malicious software Test your knowledge, build your confidence, and succeed! Packed with visuals to help you learn fast Dozens of troubleshooting scenarios Real-world Network+ prep advice from experts Easy-to-use exam preparation task lists From Mike Harwood, professional network systems manager, consultant, and author of three best-selling books on the Network+ exam CD Features 1 Complete Sample Exam Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers Multiple test modes Random questions and order of answers Shelving Category: Network Certification

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Author:   Mike Harwood
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson IT Certification
Dimensions:   Width: 23.90cm , Height: 4.20cm , Length: 19.60cm
Weight:   1.326kg
ISBN:  

9780789745590

ISBN 10:   0789745593
Pages:   688
Publication Date:   26 August 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780789748218
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction 3 How This Book Helps You 4 Exam Objectives and Chapter Organization 4 Instructional Features 18 Network Hardware and Software Requirements 19 Advice on Taking the Exam 20 Chapter 1 Introduction to Computer Networking 23 What Is a Network? 24 LANs and WANs 25 Peer-to-Peer Versus Client/Server Networks 28 The Peer-to-Peer Networking Model 28 Advantages of Peer-to-Peer Networks 29 Disadvantages of Peer-to-Peer Networks 30 The Client/Server Networking Model 30 Servers 31 Client Computers 32 Advantages of Client/Server Networking 32 Disadvantages of Client/Server Networking 32 Distributed and Centralized Computing 33 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) 34 Components of the VPN Connection 35 VPN Pros and Cons 35 Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) 36 VLAN Membership 37 Protocol-Based VLANs 37 Port-Based VLANs 38 MAC Address-Based VLANs 38 VLAN Segmentation 39 LAN Topologies 40 Physical and Logical Topologies 41 Bus Topology 41 Star Topology 42 Ring Topology 44 Wired Mesh Topology 45 Wireless Network Topologies 47 Infrastructure Wireless Topology 47 Ad Hoc Wireless Networking 48 Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint, and Mesh-Wireless Topology 48 Point-to-Point Networks 48 Point-to-Multipoint 50 Mesh Networks 50 Hybrid Topologies 51 Summary 52 Chapter 2 Media and Connectors 61 Networking Media 62 Media Interference 62 Data Transmission Rates 63 Media Length 63 Secure Transmission and Physical Media 64 Installation and Repair 65 Simplex, Half-Duplex, and Full-Duplex 65 Cable Media 66 Twisted-Pair Cable 67 Coaxial Cable 69 Fiber-Optic Cable 70 Media Connectors 72 RJ Connectors 72 F-Type Connectors and RG-59/RG-6 Cables 73 RS-232 Standard 74 Fiber Connectors 74 IEEE 1394 (FireWire) 75 Universal Serial Bus Connectors (USB) 76 Cable Summary 76 Wiring Standards and Specialized Cable 77 568A and 568B Wiring Standards 77 Straight Versus Crossover Cable 78 Rollover and Loopback Cables 80 Components of Wiring Distribution 80 Network Cross Connects 81 Horizontal Cabling 81 Vertical Cable 82 Patch Panels 83 Type 66 and Type 110 Punchdown Blocks 84 MDF and IDF 85 Demarcation Point 86 Verify Wiring Installation and Termination 87 Summary 89 Chapter 3 Networking Components and Devices 99 Common Network Devices 100 Hubs 100 Network Switches 102 Switching Methods 105 Advanced Switch Features 105 Power over Ethernet (PoE) 106 Trunking 106 Port Authentication 107 Working with Hubs and Switches 107 Hub and Switch Ports 107 Hub and Switch Indicator Lights 109 Rack-Mount, Stackable, and Freestanding Devices 109 Managed Hubs and Switches 109 Repeaters 110 Bridges 110 Bridge Implementation Considerations 111 Types of Bridges 114 Routers 114 Gateways 117 Modems 118 Modem Connection Speeds 119 Network Interface Cards (NIC) 120 Types of Network Interfaces 121 Installing Network Cards 123 Media Converters 124 Firewalls 125 DHCP Server 126 Specialized Network Devices 127 Multilayer and Content Switches 127 Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems 128 Load Balancer 129 Multifunction Network Devices 129 DNS Server 129 Bandwidth Shaper 130 Proxy Server 131 CSUs/DSUs 133 Network Devices Summary 134 Summary 136 Chapter 4 Understanding the TCP/IP Protocol Suite 145 A Brief Introduction to Protocols 146 Protocols from the Sending Device 147 Protocols on the Receiving Device 147 Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Protocol Suite 148 Internet Protocol (IP) 149 Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) 149 User Datagram Protocol (UDP) 150 File Transfer Protocol (FTP) 151 Secure Shell (SSH) 152 Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) 152 Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) 153 Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) 153 Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) 154 Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) 154 Post Office Protocol Version 3/Internet Message Access Protocol Version 4 (POP3/IMAP4) 155 Telnet 155 Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) 156 Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) and Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) 156 Network Time Protocol (NTP) 157 Network News Transfer Protocol (NNTP) 157 Secure Copy Protocol (SCP) 158 Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) 158 Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) 158 Domain Name System (DNS) 159 The DNS Namespace 160 Types of DNS Entries 162 DNS in a Practical Implementation 163 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) 163 Components of SNMP 164 SNMP Management Systems 164 SNMP Agents 165 Management Information Bases (MIB) 165 SNMP Communities 166 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 167 Transport Layer Security 170 Session Initiation Protocol 170 Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) 171 TCP/IP Protocol Suite Summary 171 Identifying Common TCP/IP Port Numbers 173 Summary 175 Chapter 5 TCP/IP Addressing and Routing 185 Identifying MAC Addresses 186 Understanding IPv4 Addressing Fundamentals 187 General IP Addressing Principles 188 IPv4 Addressing 188 IPv4 Address Types 190 Distributing IPv4 Addresses to the Network 191 Static Addressing 191 Dynamic Addressing 191 Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) 191 APIPA and IPv4 192 Broadcast Addresses and This Network 193 Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR) 193 Default Gateways 194 Understanding Subnetting 195 Public and Private IP Address Schemes 198 Private Address Ranges 199 Practical Uses of Public and Private IP Addressing 200 IPv6 Addressing 201 Identifying IPv6 Addresses 201 IPv6 Address Types 202 Differentiating Between Routable and Routing Protocols 204 Routable Protocols 204 Routing Protocols 205 Distance-Vector Routing Protocols 206 Link-State Routing Protocols 208 NAT, PAT, and SNAT 209 Summary 211 Chapter 6 Ethernet Networking Standards 221 Characteristics Specified in the IEEE 802 Standards 223 Speed 223 Access Methods 223 Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection 224 CSMA/CA 225 Token Passing 226 Bonding 226 Topology 226 Media 227 Differentiating Between Baseband and Broadband Signaling 227 Baseband 227 Broadband 227 Ethernet Standards 228 10Base2 228 10BaseT 229 10BaseFL 230 Fast Ethernet 230 100BaseTX 231 100BaseT4 231 100BaseFX 231 Fast Ethernet Comparison 231 Gigabit Ethernet 232 1000BaseX 232 1000BaseT 233 10Gigabit Ethernet 234 10GBaseSR/SW 234 10GBaseLR/LW 235 10GBaseER/EW 235 10GBaseT 236 Summary 236 Chapter 7 Wireless Networking 245 Understanding Wireless Devices 246 Wireless Access Point 246 Wireless Antennas 248 Antenna Ratings 249 Types of Wireless Antennas 249 802.11 Wireless Standards 251 The Magic Behind 802.11n 254 Wireless Radio Channels 254 Spread Spectrum Technology 257 Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) Technology 257 Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology 258 Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing 258 FHSS, DSSS, OFDM, and 802.11 Standards 258 Beacon Management Frame 259 Configuring and Troubleshooting the Wireless Connection 260 Configuring Communications Between Wireless Devices 262 Troubleshooting Wireless Signals 264 Site Surveys 265 Troubleshooting AP Coverage 266 Wireless Troubleshooting Checklist 267 Securing Wireless Networks 268 Defining Access Control, Authentication, Authorization, and Encryption 268 Wireless Authentication and Encryption Methods 269 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 270 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) 270 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) 271 802.1X 272 Securing the Access Point 273 Summary 273 Chapter 8 Wide Area Networking 283 Public and Private Networks 284 Public Networks 284 Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) 284 The Internet 285 Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Networks 286 Private Networks 286 Switching Methods 287 Packet Switching 288 Virtual-Circuit Packet Switching 289 Datagram Packet Switching 289 Circuit Switching 290 Message Switching 290 Comparing Switching Methods 291 WAN Technologies 292 X.25 293 Frame Relay 293 T-Carrier Lines 295 T1/E1/J1 Lines 295 T3 Lines 297 SONET/OCx Levels 297 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) 298 Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) 299 Basic Rate Interface (BRI) 301 Primary Rate Interface (PRI) 301 Comparing BRI and PRI ISDN 301 WAN Technology Summary 301 Internet Access Technologies 302 POTS Internet Access 303 POTS Troubleshooting Procedures 303 Troubleshooting Poor Connection Speeds 305 Modem-Specific Troubleshooting 306 xDSL 307 Cable Internet Access 310 Satellite Internet Access 313 Wireless Wide Area Networking 315 Summary 316 Chapter 9 OSI Model 325 OSI Reference Model 101 326 Layer 1: The Physical Layer 328 Layer 2: The Data Link Layer 329 Layer 3: The Network Layer 329 Switching Methods 330 Network Layer Addressing 331 Layer 4: The Transport Layer 331 Connection-Oriented Protocols 332 Connectionless Protocols 332 Flow Control 333 Layer 5: The Session Layer 333 Layer 6: The Presentation Layer 333 Layer 7: The Application Layer 334 OSI Model Summary 334 The Layers at Which Devices Operate 335 Hubs 336 Switches 336 Bridges 336 Routers 336 NICs 336 Wireless Access Points (APs) 337 Summary of the Layers at Which Devices Operate 337 TCP/IP Protocol Suite Summary 337 Summary 340 Chapter 10 Network Performance and Optimization 349 Understanding Uptime 350 Understanding the Risks 352 RAID 353 RAID 0 354 Advantages of RAID 0 354 Disadvantages of RAID 0 355 Recovering from a Failed RAID 0 Array 355 RAID 1 355 Advantages of RAID 1 357 Disadvantages of RAID 1 357 Recovering from a Failed RAID 1 Array 358 RAID 5 358 Advantages of RAID 5 358 Disadvantages of RAID 5 359 Recovering from a RAID 5 Array Failure 359 RAID 10 360 Choosing a RAID Level 361 Hardware and Software RAID 362 Other Fault-Tolerance Measures 363 Link Redundancy 363 Using Uninterruptible Power Supplies 364 Why Use a UPS? 365 Power Threats 365 Using Redundant Power Supplies 366 Server and Services Fault Tolerance 366 Using Standby Servers 366 Server Clustering 367 Preparing for Memory Failures 368 Managing Processor Failures 368 Disaster Recovery 368 Backup Methods 368 Full Backups 369 Incremental Backups 370 Differential Backups 370 A Comparison of Backup Methods 371 Backup Rotation Schedules 371 Offsite Storage 372 Backup Best Practices 373 Hot and Cold Spares 374 Hot Spare and Hot Swapping 374 Cold Spare and Cold Swapping 375 Recovery Sites 375 Cold Site 375 Hot Site 376 Warm Site 376 Network Optimization Strategies 377 QoS 377 Latency-Sensitive High-Bandwidth Applications 378 Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) 378 Video Applications 379 Traffic Shaping 379 Load Balancing 381 Caching Engines 381 Summary 382 Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Procedures and Best Practices 393 The Art of Troubleshooting 394 Troubleshooting Servers and Workstations 394 General Troubleshooting Considerations 395 Troubleshooting Methods and Procedures 396 Step 1: Information Gathering-Identify Symptoms and Problems 397 Information from the Computer 397 Information from the User 398 Observation Techniques 399 Effective Questioning Techniques 399 Step 2: Identify the Affected Areas of the Network 399 Step 3: Determine if Anything Has Changed 400 Changes to the Network 400 Changes to the Server 401 Changes to the Workstation 402 Step 4: Establish the Most Probable Cause 402 Step 5: Determine if Escalation Is Necessary 403 Step 6: Create an Action Plan and Solution Identifying Potential Effects 403 Step 7: Implement and Test the Solution 404 Step 8: Identify the Results and Effects of the Solution 405 Step 9: Document the Solution and the Entire Process 406 Troubleshooting the Network 407 Troubleshooting Wiring 407 Where the Cable Is Used 408 Wiring Issues 409 Crosstalk 409 Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT) 409 Far-End Crosstalk (FEXT) 409 Electromagnetic interference (EMI) 409 Attenuation 410 Open Impedance Mismatch (Echo) 410 Shorts 410 Managing Collisions 410 Troubleshooting Infrastructure Hardware 411 Configuring and Troubleshooting Client Connectivity 413 Verifying Client TCP/IP Configurations 413 Setting Port Speeds and Duplex 415 Troubleshooting Incorrect VLANs 416 Identifying Issues That Might Need Escalation 417 Troubleshooting Wireless Issues 418 Troubleshooting Wireless Signals 418 Troubleshooting Wireless Configurations 420 Summary 421 Chapter 12 Command-Line Networking Tools 431 Common Networking Utilities 432 The ping Utility 432 Switches for ping 434 Troubleshooting Steps with ping 435 Ping Error Messages 436 The Destination Host Unreachable Message 437 The Unknown Host Message 438 The traceroute Utility 439 Reviewing tracert Command Printouts 441 The traceroute Command 444 The mtr Utility 445 The arp Utility 445 The ARP Cache 445 Switches for arp 446 The arp Command Printout 447 The arp ping Utility 447 The netstat Utility 448 The netstat Command Printouts 450 netstat -e 450 netstat -a 451 netstat -r 452 netstat -s 453 The nbtstat Utility 454 The ipconfig and ifconfig Utilities 456 The ipconfig Utility 457 The ipconfig Command Printouts 458 The ifconfig Command Printout 460 The nslookup and dig Utilities 461 The nslookup Utility 461 The nslookup Command Printout 463 The dig Utility 464 The dig Command Printout 465 The host Command 466 The route Utility 466 Summary 468 Chapter 13 Network Management Tools and Documentation Procedures 479 Documentation Management 480 Wiring Schematics 481 Physical and Logical Network Diagrams 484 Physical Network Documentation 484 Logical Network Documentation 485 Baselines 487 Policies, Procedures, Configurations, and Regulations 488 Policy Documentation 488 Network Procedure Documentation 489 Configuration Documentation 490 Regulations 491 Monitoring the Network to Identify Performance 492 Throughput Testing 493 Port Scanners 495 Network Testing 498 Performance Testing 498 Load Testing 498 Stress Testing 499 Logging 499 Security Logs 500 Application Logs 501 System Logs 502 History Logs 502 Log Management 503 Networking Tools 503 Wire Crimpers 504 Strippers and Snips 504 Punchdown Tools 505 Cable Certifiers 505 Voltage Event Recorders 506 Temperature Monitors 506 Toner Probes 508 Protocol Analyzer 509 Media/Cable Testers 509 Media Testers 510 TDR 510 OTDR 510 Multimeter 511 Network Qualification Tester 512 Butt Set 512 Wireless Detector 512 Summary 513 Chapter 14 Network Access Security 525 Understanding Network Security Threats 526 Security Responsibilities of a Network Administrator 527 Physical and Logical Security 528 Physical Security 528 Network Hardware and Server Room Access 529 Lock and Key 529 Swipe Card and PIN Access 529 Biometrics 530 Hardware Room Best Practices 531 Logical Security 532 Firewalls 532 The Purpose and Function of a Firewall 534 Stateful and Stateless Firewalls 536 Firewall Methods 536 Network Layer Firewalls 536 Circuit-Level Firewalls 537 Application-Layer Firewalls 537 Demilitarized Zones 538 Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention Systems 539 Network Access Security 539 Access Control Lists 540 Access Control and MAC Filtering 540 TCP/IP Filtering 540 Port Blocking/Filtering 541 Remote Access Protocols and Services 542 Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) 542 SLIP 543 PPP 543 PPPoE 544 Tunneling and Encryption 545 SSL VPNs 546 VPN Concentrators 546 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) 547 Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) 548 Advantages of L2TP and PPTP 548 Inside IPsec 548 Authentication Headers 549 Encapsulating Security Payloads 549 IPsec Transmission Modes 550 Remote Control Protocols 550 Summary 551 Chapter 15 Security Technologies and Malicious Software 561 Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) 562 Authentication 562 Password Policies 562 Password Strength 563 Multifactor Authentication 565 Authentication Tokens 565 Biometrics 565 Multifactor Authentication/Two-Factor Authentication 566 Authorization 566 Accountability 567 RADIUS and TACACS+ 568 RADIUS 568 TACACS+ 570 Understanding Cryptography Keys 570 Kerberos Authentication 572 Public Key Infrastructure 573 Components of a PKI 574 Certificates 575 Certificate Stores 576 Trusts 576 Certificate Authorities (CAs) 577 Public CAs 577 Private CAs 577 Network Access Control 578 Mandatory Access Control (MAC) 578 Discretionary Access Control (DAC) 579 Rule-Based Access Control (RBAC) 579 Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) 579 Remote Authentication Protocols 580 Using Secure Protocols 581 Malicious Software 582 Malware Distribution 583 Malware Payloads 584 More About Viruses 585 More About Trojan Horses and Worms 586 Comparing Malware Types 586 Types of Attacks 587 Denial of Service and Distributed Denial of Service Attacks 587 Other Common Attacks 589 An Ounce of Prevention 590 Maintaining Operating System Software 592 Reasons to Use a Service Pack 593 When to Use a Service Pack 593 How to Apply a Service Pack 594 Server Patches 595 Summary 596 Appendix A Answers to the Review Questions 605 Index 639 Elements on the CD-ROM: Appendix B Memory Tables Appendix C Memory Tables Answer Key Glossary TOC, 9780789745590, 7/8/10

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Mike Harwood (MCSE, A+, Network+, Server+, Linux+) has more than 14 years experience in information technology and related fields. He has held a number of roles in the IT field including network administrator, instructor, technical writer, website designer, consultant, and online marketing strategist. Mike has been a regular on-air technology contributor for CBC radio and has coauthored numerous computer books, including the Network+ Exam Cram published by Pearson.

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