With official endorsement from Global Knowledge Network (GKN), this title prepares readers for the Internetworking Microsoft TCP/IP on Microsoft Windows NT certification exam. The CD-ROM features six individual exams providing sample questions, plus links to related material in the completely searchable electronic version of the book.

This kit is ideal for those who want to study on their own using Microsoft Official Curriculum that also prepares them for the corresponding Certified Professional exam. It teaches students to set up, configure, use, and support Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol on Windows NT Server 4.0.

The core concepts and technologies of Windows networking Networking can be a complex topic, especially for those new to the field of IT. This focused, full-color book takes a unique approach to teaching Windows networking to beginners by stripping down a network to its bare basics, thereby making each topic clear and easy to understand. Focusing on the new Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) program, this book pares down to just the essentials, showing beginners how to gain a solid foundation for understanding networking concepts upon which more advanced topics and technologies can be built. This straightforward guide begins each chapter by laying out a list of topics to be discussed, followed by a concise discussion of the core networking skills you need to have to gain a strong handle on the subject matter. Chapters conclude with review questions and suggested labs so you can measure your level of understanding of the chapter's content. Serves as an ideal resource for gaining a solid understanding of fundamental networking concepts and skills Offers a straightforward and direct approach to networking basics and covers network management tools, TCP/IP, the name resolution process, and network protocols and topologies Reviews all the topics you need to know for taking the MTA 98-366 exam Provides an overview of networking components, discusses connecting computers to a network, and looks at connecting networks with routers If you're new to IT and interested in entering the IT workforce, then Microsoft Windows Networking Essentials is essential reading.

"A good technical read that will definitively help you prepare for the test!" — Joseph Paul Goschy, Applied Materials Online Exclusives www.idgbooks.com/rc/mcse MCSE Resource Center • Articles • Software • Giveaways • Updates 3 Essentials for Success: Don't get bogged down studying the wrong information Designed exclusively for the MCSE exams, TCP/IP MCSE Study Guide focuses on the exam objectives without losing track of the overall context you need to master TCP/IP. Detailed chapter-opening cross-references and end-of-chapter summaries, review questions, and labs point you directly to the information you need to pass the TCP/IP exam. Learn directly from the experts Benefit from the real-world experience, product knowledge, and training expertise of Greg Bulette — a Microsoft-certified expert who knows TCP/IP inside out and has helped hundreds of students attain their certification goals. Practice, Practice, Practice The MCSE exams assess more than what you know — they test how well you can apply what you know. Our two-tiered approach will help you assess your practical skills: Instant Assessment: multiple choice, true/false, and short-answer questions to reinforce your basic understanding of the exam objectives Critical Thinking and Hands-On Labs: multiple-step exercises with questions that mirror the performance-based style of the exam The MCSE Challenge Your company has been assigned a Class B network address. Your network is currently subdivided into 10 subnets. You plan to add 25 new subnets over the next two years. You want to be able to support as many as 500 host computers on each subnet. Which subnet mask should you assign to support this configuration? Check the "Subdividing a Network" section in Chapter 4 for a complete answer. Exclusive! The Microsoft Professional's Key Tools for Success MeasureUp.—30 exam questions carefully selected and reviewed by the author! Microsoft Training and Certification Offline — Microsoft's roadmap to certification Samples from Micro House Technical Library Fully searchable electronic version of the book Selections from Windows NT® MCSE Study Guide and MCSE Career Microsoft®! Adobe Acrobat Reader Internet Explorer 4.0 http://www.idgbooks.com System Requirements: 486 PC running Windows NT Workstation 4.0 or Windows NT Server 4.0, 16-32MB RAM, 500MB hard disk space, CD-ROM drive, graphics card, network adapter and cabling

Windows NT TCP/IP Network Administrationis a complete guide to setting up and running a TCP/IP network on Windows NT. Windows NT and TCP/IP have long had a close association, and this is the first book to focus exclusively on NT networking with TCP/IP. It starts with the fundamentals--what the protocols do and how they work, how addresses and routing move data through the network, and how to set up your network connection. Beyond that, all the important networking services provided as part of Windows NT-- including IIS, RRAS, DNS, WINS, and DHCP--are presented in detail. This book is the NT administrator's indispensable guide. Contents include: Overview Delivering the data Network services Getting started Installing and configuring NT TCP/IP Using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Using Windows Internet Name Service Using Domain Name Service Configuring Email Service Using Microsoft routing Using Remote Access Service Troubleshooting TCP/IP Network Security Internet Information Server Appendixes on the TCP/IP commands, PPP script language reference, and DNS resource records

Packed with the latest information on TCP/IP standards and protocols TCP/IP is a hot topic, because it's the glue that holds the Internet and the Web together, and network administrators need to stay on top of the latest developments. TCP/IP For Dummies, 6th Edition, is both an introduction to the basics for beginners as well as the perfect go-to resource for TCP/IP veterans. The book includes the latest on Web protocols and new hardware, plus very timely information on how TCP/IP secures connectivity for blogging, vlogging, photoblogging, and social networking. Step-by-step instructions show you how to install and set up TCP/IP on clients and servers; build security with encryption, authentication, digital certificates, and signatures; handle new voice and mobile technologies, and much more. Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the de facto standard transmission medium worldwide for computer-to-computer communications; intranets, private internets, and the Internet are all built on TCP/IP The book shows you how to install and configure TCP/IP and its applications on clients and servers; explains intranets, extranets, and virtual private networks (VPNs); provides step-by-step information on building and enforcing security; and covers all the newest protocols You'll learn how to use encryption, authentication, digital certificates, and signatures to set up a secure Internet credit card transaction Find practical security tips, a Quick Start Security Guide, and still more in this practical guide.

With this book, readers master the skills and concepts necessary to implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate Microsoft Windows 2000 Server. Readers preparing for this exam find the Training Guide series to be the most successful self-study tool in the market.

Part of a series of specialized guides on System Center - this book delivers a focused overview of network virtualization capabilities and cloud computing scenarios. Series editor Mitch Tulloch and a team of System Center experts provide concise technical guidance as they step you through key technical scenarios and considerations.

A self-paced training kit for IS support professionals and Webmasters who will plan, install, configure, and deploy Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0 and Proxy Server 2.0. Highlights include database connections (ODBC), Active Server Pages, virtual servers and directories, site and usage analysts, and Microsoft Transaction Server.