Introduction. I. STANDARDS AND TERMINOLOGY.
1. Networking Terms and Concepts. Introduction. Networking Concepts and Components. Models of Network Computing. Network Models: Comparing Client/Server and Peer-to-Peer Networking. Configurations. Local and Wide Area Networks. Intranets and Internets. Network Services. Apply Your Learning.
2. Networking Standards. Introduction. Standards. The OSI Reference Model. Conceptualizing the Layers of the OSI Model. Putting the OSI Model in Perspective. Standards that Utilize Multiple Levels of the OSI Model. The IEEE 802 Family. IEEE 802.1. NDIS and ODI. Apply Your Learning.
II. PLANNING.
3. Transmission Media. Introduction. Transmission Frequencies. Transmission Media Characteristics. Cable Media. Wireless Media. Apply Your Learning.
4. Network Topologies and Architectures. Introduction. Access Methods. Network Topologies. Network Architectures. Apply Your Learning.
5. Network Adapter Cards. Introduction. Defining the Workings of a Network Adapter Card. Installing Network Adapter Cards. Configuring Network Adapter Cards. Resolving Hardware Conflicts. Apply Your Learning.
6. Connectivity Devices and Transfer Mechanisms. Introduction. Addressing. Modems. Repeaters. Hubs. Bridges. Routing. Gateways. Dynamic Routing Applied-Routing Algorithms. Apply Your Learning.
7. Transport Protocols. Introduction. Packets and Protocols. Protocols and Protocol Layers. Relating Protocol Stacks Together. NetBIOS Names. Apply Your Learning.
8. Connection Services. Introduction. The Public Telephone Network. Packet Routing Services. Apply Your Learning.
9. Disaster Recovery. Introduction. Protecting Data. Recovering from System Failure. Other Fault-Tolerance Mechanisms. Apply Your Learning.
III. IMPLEMENTATION.
10. Managing and Securing a Microsoft Network. Introduction. Resource Sharing Basics. General Network Administrative Models. Managing User Accounts and Groups Using Windows NT. Implementing Security on Windows NT. Implementing Security on Windows 95. Additional Administrative Tasks. Apply Your Learning.
11. Monitoring the Network. Introduction. Monitoring Network Trends. Keeping Records. Monitoring Performance. Monitoring Network Traffic. Logging Events. Apply Your Learning.
IV. TROUBLESHOOTING.
12. Troubleshooting. Introduction. Initiating the Troubleshooting Process. Using Troubleshooting Tools. Troubleshooting Transmission Media and Other Network Components. Handling Broadcast Storms. Troubleshooting Protocols. Troubleshooting Network Performance. Handling Other Network Problems. Getting Support. Apply Your Learning. Standards and Terminology.
V. FINAL REVIEW.
Fast Facts: Networking Essentials Exam. Standards and Terminology. Planning. Implementation. Troubleshooting.
Fast Facts: Windows NT Server 4 Exam. Planning. Installation and Configuration. Managing Resources. Monitoring and Optimization. Troubleshooting.
Fast Facts: Windows NT Server 4 Enterprise Exam. Planning. Installation and Configuration. Managing Resources. Connectivity. Monitoring and Optimization. Troubleshooting.
Fast Facts: Windows NT Workstation 4 Exam. Planning. Installation and Configuration. Managing Resources. Connectivity. Running Applications. Monitoring and Optimization. Troubleshooting.
Study and Exam Prep Tips. Study Tips. Exam Prep Tips. Final Considerations.
Practice Exam. Exam Questions. Answers to Practice Exam.
VI. APPENDIXES
A. Glossary. B. Overview of the Certification Process. How to Become a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). How to Become a Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet (MCP+Internet). How to Become a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). How to Become a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer + Internet. (MCSE+Internet). How to Become a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD). Becoming a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT).
C. What's on the CD-ROM. Top Score. Exclusive Electronic Version of Text. Copyright Information and Disclaimer.
D. Using the Top Score Software. Getting Started. Instructions on Using the Top Score Software. Using Top Score Practice Exams. Summary.
Index. 