cable Internet connection, 190
cable ties, 388
cables
cable ties, 388
checking, 282-283
crossover cable, 92-93
defined, 16
Ethernet, 81-83
installing, 87-89
patch cable, 87, 388
pin connections for twisted-pair cable, 90-91
plenum cable, 86-87
PVC cable, 86
shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable, 86
skimping on, 373-374
solid cable, 87
station cable, 87
stranded cable, 87
10Base2 cable, 96
10Base5 cable, 96
10BaseT cable, 96
twisted-pair cable, 16, 83-86, 90-91
unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable, 86
carrier sense multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD), 174
CDs, 302
certifications, 236
Change Permissions permission, 254
checking
cables, 282-283
network connection, 282-283
network settings, 283-284
choosing
network interface card (NIC), 98-99
network operating system (NOS), 17
circuit-level gateway, 331-332
class C IP addresses, 113-114
classes of IP addresses
Class A, 111-113
Class B, 111-114
Class C, 111-114
Class D, 111-112
Class E, 111-112
client computer identification, 162-166
clients
defined, 14, 41-42
DHCP clients, 126-127
DNS clients, 131-132
closed-door approach to security, 315
command shell (Linux), 350
CompTIA nonprofit industry trade association, 236
computer equipment checklist, 231
computer identification, 162-166
computer magazines, 235, 295
computer name, 23
computer tool kit, 89, 388
computers
dead computer, 281-282
disk space, 280
fan, 281
monitor, 282
On/Off switches, 281
restarting, 280, 285-287
Sleep feature, 281
configuring
client computer identification, 162-166
Linux network, 352-354
Macintosh computer for networking, 366
network connections, 155-162
network logon, 166-167
network protocols, 269, 382
Outlook for Exchange Server, 200-202
server roles, 152-154
WAP (wireless access point), 181-183
configuring server roles
application server role, 154
Configure Your Server Wizard, 152-153
DHCP server role, 154
DNS server role, 154
domain controller server role, 154
file server role, 153, 256-259
mail server role, 154
print server role, 153
remote access/VPN server role, 154
streaming media server role, 154
terminal server role, 154
WINS server role, 154
connecting from home
Outlook Web Access, 199, 221-223
virtual private network (VPN), 138, 224
connecting to the Internet
broadband connections, 190
cable, 190
DSL, 190
Internet Service Provider (ISP), 189
routers, 191
shared Internet connection, 191
T1 dedicated high-speed digital line, 191
T3 dedicated high-speed digital line, 191
connectors, 91-92
contact information for user account, 242
copy backup scheme, 304, 306
copying files, 375
costs
file server, 251
switches, 389
VoIP (Voice over IP), 219
Windows Server 2003, 139
counter logs, 275-277
counters, 273-274
Create Files/Write Data permission, 254
Create Folders/Append Data permission, 254
creating
groups, 247-248
intranet pages, 212-213
passwords, 319-320
user accounts, 239-241
creating a network plan, 63-64
crimp tool, 89
crossover cable, 92-93
CSMA/CD (carrier sense multiple access with collision detection), 174