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Networking the New Enterprise: The Proof, Not the Hype, 1/e
Harris Kern, San Mateo, California
Randy Johnson
Michael Hawkins
Howie Lyke
Mark Cappel, Foster City, California
Published March, 1997 by Prentice Hall PTR (ECS Professional)
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Acknowledgments.
Who Should Read This Book.
1. It's Not All About Technology.
Session 2, Day 1: All Hell Breaks Loose.
Session 2, Day 2: People, Please!
Session 2, Days 3 and 4: Supporting the New Enterprise.
The New IT.
Six Steps to a Successful IT.
Issue One: People.
Coordinate IT.
Get Your People Together.
Tear Down the Walls.
A message to those who divided their IT organizations.
Issue Two: The Right Infrastructure.
Problem #1.
Problem #2.
Problem #3.
New IT Standards.
The Network.
Applications Platform.
The Desktop.
The Network Is the Data Center.
Reorganizing IT to Meet the Challenge of New Technology.
The Organization.
The CIO.
Architects.
Marketing and Sales.
Corporate Applications.
Business Unit IT.
Enterprise Services.
Centralized Software Services.
It's the Big Guy's Fault.
2. The Network in the New Enterprise.
Characteristics of the New Enterprise Network.
Minimizing the Cost of Ownership.
Guidelines for Success.
Formal Network Methodologies.
PRINCE.
Organized Lines of Responsibility.
3. Developing a Network Architecture.
Objectives for Network Design.
Analyzing Network Requirements.
Requirements for Applications and Services.
Requirements for Facilities and Cables.
Desktop Systems Requirements.
Local Network Requirements.
Wide Area Network Requirements.
Protocol Requirements.
Server Requirements.
Requirements for Network Management.
Sources for Technology Information.
Standards for Networks.
Develop a Logical Topology.
Key Methods.
Logical Design.
Strategy for Network Management.
Centralized Control.
Network Management Hierarchy.
Network Control Centers.
Network Security Policies and Strategies.
4. Implementing the Network Management System .
The Network Management Platform.
Network Management Standards.
Network Management Database.
Network Management Applications.
Network Management Tools.
Test Network.
Centralized Network Management System.
Remote Network Management.
5. Facilities and Cabling Infrastructure.
Wiring Closets and Equipment Rooms.
Layout.
Racks.
Power Protection.
Structured Cabling System.
Cabling.
Cabling Standards.
Types of Cables.
Pre-engineered Cable Systems.
Cable Installation Guidelines.
6. Backbones and Subnets.
Topologies.
Access Methods.
CSMA/CD.
Token Passing.
Internetworking 101.
Repeaters and Hubs.
Chassis-based Hubs.
Stackable Hubs.
Integrated Hubs.
Spanning Networks.
Bridges.
Routers.
General Network Design Rules.
Designing the Backbone Network.
Distributing the Backbone.
Centralizing the Backbone.
Segmented Backbone.
Hierarchical Backbone.
Meshed Backbone.
The Proof.
Collapsed Core Backbone.
Distribution Networks.
Workgroup Networks.
7. Extending the Network.
Analog Connections.
Dedicated Digital Lines.
Fast Switched Connections.
The X.25 Solution.
Frame Relay.
Cost Comparison.
Remotely Access for the Network.
Methods for Remote On-line Access.
Remote Access Server.
8. Connecting Mainframes, Servers, and Desktops.
Server Connectivity.
Centralizing Servers.
Distributing Servers.
Mainframe Connectivity.
Token Ring Interface.
3172 Interconnect Controller.
Channel-Attached Routers.
Nways Multinetwork Controller.
Desktop Connectivity.
Desktop Network Adapter.
PC Network Software.
9. Integrating Platforms and Protocols.
Protocols, Addresses, and Logical Networks.
Guidelines for a TCP/IP Address Space.
Unregistered Addresses.
Subnetting.
Allocating Network Addresses.
Managing Network Names and Addresses.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
Names and a Naming System.
Guidelines for TCP/IP Routing.
Routing Information Protocol.
Open Shortest Path First.
Exterior Gateway Protocols.
Selecting Routing Protocols.
NetWare Protocols and Routing.
Implementing Multiple Protocols.
Integrating SNA.
SNA Gateways.
SDLC Passthrough.
SDLC Conversion.
Local Termination.
Data Link Switching.
Frame Relay Encapsulation.
SNA Routing and APPN.
10. Enhancing the Network.
Dial-on-Demand Routing.
DDR with Load Balancing.
Quality-of-Service.
Compression.
The Proof.
Key Network Requirements.
Logical Topology.
Remote Access to the Basic Core Network.
Redundancy and Backup.
Compression.
Quality-of-Service Application.
Other Performance Enhancements.
Increasing Network Capacity.
High-Speed Performance, Scalability, and Manageability.
Network Switching.
Ethernet Switching.
Three Types of Ethernet Switches.
Switched Internetwork Scalability.
Full-Duplex Ethernet.
Faster Network Technologies.
Faster Ethernet.
Token Ring Scalability.
FDDI Scalability.
The Proof.
Initial Analysis.
Structured Hierarchy.
Core Backbone Network.
Switched Distribution Networks.
Switched Workgroup Networks.
Asynchronous Transfer Mode .
Integrating ATM and LANs.
Migrating to a Switched ATM Network.
Managing ATM.
11. Securing the Network.
Assessing Your Risks.
Physical Security.
Secure Operating Systems.
Encryption.
Eavesdropping Protection and Intrusion Detection.
Authentication and Access Controls.
Password Management.
Virus Protection.
Dial-in Security.
Firewalls.
Packet Filters.
Application Gateways.
Securing Application Gateways and Other Hosts.
Firewall Logging.
Firewall Guidelines.
12. Managing the Network.
Process Input Documents.
Change Management Process.
Inventory Management Process.
Configuration Testing Process.
Documentation Process.
Deployment Process.
An Installation Guide.
Operations Process.
Operations Guide.
Problem Process.
Capacity Process.
New Requirements Process.
Organizing for Network Management.
Network Specialist.
Network Analyst.
Network Administrator.
Inventory Manager.
Change Manager.
Help Desk Operator.
Developing Network Standards.
Centralizing and Automating Significant Processes.
Performance Management.
Problem Management.
Configuration Management.
Integrating Network Management.
Managing Systems.
Managing Network Backups.
Managing Software Distribution.
Managing the Desktop.
Policies & Standards.
Asset Management and Software Distribution.
The Paucity of Tools.
Virus Control.
Managing the Help Desk.
So Where's the Integration?
13. Internet 101: Introduction to Internet Technologies.
Electronic Mail.
Telnet.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP).
Gopher.
Finger.
Usenet Newsgroups.
World Wide Web.
Internet Futures.
High-Bandwidth Internet Services to the Home.
Wireless Technology.
14. Internet 102: Getting Connected.
Connection Types and Options.
Service Providers.
Bandwidth Requirements.
Domain Names.
IP Addressing.
Internet Security Basics.
15. Spinning a World Wide Web Server.
External Web Server.
Web and FTP Server in One!
Internal Web InstallationÑThe Intranet.
Content, Operations, and Java.
Appendix: IT Questionnaire.
Appendix: Production-Computing Disciplines.
Glossary.
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