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Upgrading and Repairing Networks

### Table of Contents:

- Introduction

### Understanding Networks

- 1. Network Background
- 2. Overview of Network Systems and Services
- 3. The OSI Model: Bringing Order to Choas
- 4. Upgrading to a WAN

### Hardware Platforms: Servers and Workstations

- 5. The Server Platform
- 6. The Workstation Platform
- 7. Major Network Types

### Software Platforms: NOSs and Clients

- 8. Novell NetWare
- 9. Microsoft Windows NT
- 10. UNIX Operating Systems
- 11. Network Client Software
- 12. Network Client Software for 32-bit Windows

### Connections

- 13. Hubs: Dumb, Smart, Switching, and Otherwise
- 14. Repeaters and Bridges
- 15. Routers
- 16. Linking to Minis and Mainframes

### Backups and Other Safety

- 17. Backup Technology: Programs and Data
- 18. Backup Technology: Uninterruptible Power Supplies
- 19. Antivirus Technology
- 20. Tools for Restricting Access
- 21. Disaster Planning for Networks
- 22. Network Preventive Maintenance

### Adding Network Services

- 23. Adding Network Printing
- 24. Adding Network CD-ROMs
- 25. Adding Network Modems
- 26. Adding Internet Addess
- 27. Adding Remote Network Access
- 28. Adding Diskless Workstation
- 29. Adding Wireless Networking

### Troubleshooting Hardware and Software Problems

- 30. Network Management and SNMP
- 31. Locating the Problem: Server versus Workstation verus Links
- 32. Repairing Common Types of Problems

### Appendixes

- A Netware Patches
- B Information Sources
- C RAID
- D Software License Metering

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