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Upgrading and Repairing Servers
By Scott Mueller, Mark Edward Soper, Barrie Sosinsky
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Publisher: Que
Pub Date: April 24, 2006
Print ISBN-10: 0-7897-2815-X
Print ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-2815-9
Pages: 1128

Table of Contents  | Index

		Copyright
		About the Authors
		Acknowledgments
		Introduction
			Book Objectives
			Is This Book for You?
			Chapter-by-Chapter Breakdown
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		Chapter 1.  The History of Servers
			Computer History: Pre- and Postserver
			The Rise of Client/Server Computing
			File and Print Services in Early Server Architectures
			Introduction of Specialized Servers
			Consolidation of Cost and Functionality
			Increasing Server Sophistication, Availability, and Reliability
			The Development of Blade Servers
			Emerging Server Hardware Trends
		Chapter 2.  Server Microprocessors
			Server Processor Overview
			Multiple CPUs
			Cache Memory
			Overview of x86-Compatible Servers Processors
			Processor Socket and Slot Types
			Operating Voltages
			Heat Problems and Cooling CPUs
			Intel and AMD Processor Configurations
			RISC-Based Server Processors
			Processor Replacement/Upgrades
			Hardware Compatibility with Server Platforms
			Troubleshooting and Documenting Your Server's CPU
		Chapter 3.  Server Chipsets
			Server Chipsets Overview
			Criteria for Real-World Server Chipsets
			Intel Pentium Pro/II/III Chipsets for Servers
			Intel Pentium 4 Chipsets for Single-Processor Servers
			Intel Xeon DP and Xeon MP Chipsets
			Intel Itanium and Itanium 2 Chipsets
			Broadcom ServerWorks Chipsets for Intel Processors
			Other Third-Party Server Chipsets for Intel Processors
			AMD Athlon MP and Opteron Server-Class Chipsets
			Determining Hardware Compatibility with Server Platforms
			Conclusions, Troubleshooting, and Documentation
		Chapter 4.  Server Motherboards and BIOS
			Motherboard Types and Form Factors
			Power Supplies and Connectors
			Server Motherboard Components
			System Resources
			Embedded and Integrated Components
			ROM BIOS
			Troubleshooting Other Server Platforms
			Upgrading Versus Replacing Motherboards
			Troubleshooting Server Motherboards and BIOS
			The Importance of Documentation
		Chapter 5.  Memory
			Memory Basics
			The System Logical Memory Layout
			Memory Types Overview
			Early Server RAM Types: DRAM, EDO DRAM, and SDRAM
			DDR SDRAM, DDR2-SDRAM, and RDRAM
			Memory Modules
			Installing RAM Upgrades
			Common Server Configurations and Features
			Troubleshooting Memory Problems
		Chapter 6.  The ATA/IDE Interface
			Origins of IDE
			IDE Variations
			ATA Standards
			ATA Features and Resource Allocations
			ATA Features
			ATA Drive Capacity Limitations
			Common ATA Configurations for Server Platforms
			Troubleshooting ATA and SATA Hard Disks
		Chapter 7.  The SCSI Bus
			ANSI SCSI Standards
			SCSI-1
			SCSI-2
			SCSI-3
			SCSI Cables and Connectors
			Parallel SCSI Cable and Connector Pinouts
			SCSI Drive/Device Configuration
			Plug and Play SCSI
			SCSI Configuration Troubleshooting
			SCSI Versus ATA Performance: Advantages and Limitations
			Recommended SCSI Host Adapters, Cables, and Terminators
		Chapter 8.  I/O System Hardware
			USB
			Video and Monitors
			Audio Devices
			Keyboards
			CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD Drives
			Hardware Drivers
			Firmware and Hardware Upgrades
			Common I/O Device Configurations in Servers
			Determining Hardware Compatibility
			Troubleshooting and Documentation
		Chapter 9.  Backup Operations
			Tape Backup Units
			Alternatives to Tape Backup
			Upgrading Tape Backup Units
			Backup Operations
			Common Backup Software Applications
		Chapter 10.  Network Operations
			Network Interface Cards (NICs)
			Protocols
		Chapter 11.  Disk Subsystems
			Disk Types
			HBAs and RAID Controllers
			Backplanes
			Redundancy
			Introduction to RAID
			Managing RAID
			Storage Virtualization
		Chapter 12.  Storage Area Networks
			SAN Topologies
			Is a SAN Right for You?
			Where to Start with a SAN
			SANs and Standards
			Components of a SAN
			Fibre Channel SANs
			TCP/IP Storage Networking
			SAN Backup
			Final Thoughts
		Chapter 13.  Fault Tolerance
			Fault-Tolerant Network Topologies
			RAID
			Improving Network Speed and Reliability
			Providing Redundancy in Server Hardware
			Physical Maintenance
			Server Management Software
			Troubleshooting and Documentation
		Chapter 14.  Power Protection
			UPS Styles and Manufacturers
			Surge Protection
			Redundant Power Supplies (RPSs)
			UPS Specifications and Considerations
			Common Server/UPS Configurations
			Installing a New UPS
			Troubleshooting Power-Protection Problems
		Chapter 15.  Chassis
			Chassis Types
			Chassis Specifications and Considerations
			Server Chassis Documentation and Support
			How to Remove the Intel SC5295-E Chassis
		Chapter 16.  Server Racks and Blades
			Types of Racks
			Rack Specifications and Considerations
			Rack Features and Components
		Chapter 17.  Server Rooms
			Server Room Designs
			The Planning Phase
		Chapter 18.  Server Platforms: Network Operating Systems
			Major Features of NOSs
			Server NOSs
			Directory Services and Interoperability
			Other Considerations in Selecting a Server Platform
		Chapter 19.  Sun Microsystems Servers
			Sun, Servers, and SPARC
			Server Categories
			The Solaris Operating System
			Solaris Management Tools
			Hardware Compatibility with Server Platforms
			The BigAdmin System Administration Portal
		Chapter 20.  Building, Upgrading, and Deploying Servers
			Purchasing Considerations
			Building Your Own Server
			Project Phasing
			Software Licensing and Upgrades
			Capacity Planning
			Routine Maintenance
			Redundancy and Deployment
			Sample Project Specification for Deployment
		Chapter 21.  Server Testing and Maintenance
			Gathering Baseline Performance Data
			Routine Maintenance
			Error Logging and Tracking
			Implementing Hardware Redundancy Options
			Disaster Recovery Planning
		Appendix A.  Glossary
		Appendix B.  List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
			A
			B
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			D
			E
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			G
			H
			I
			JK
			L
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			N
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			Q
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			WX
			YZ
		Appendix C.  Vendor List
			Alphabetical Vendor List
			Vendors by Product or Service Category
		Appendix
			Installing the DVD
			Access to DVD Content Without a DVD Player or DVD Drive
		License Agreement
		Index