Chapter 6. Maintaining a Network Infrastructure

Terms you'll need to understand:

	Network Monitor
	Display filter
	Capture filter
	System Monitor
	Performance object
	Performance counter
	Device Manager
	Network Diagnostics

Techniques you'll need to master:

	Monitoring network traffic using Network Monitor
	Monitoring system performance using System Monitor
	Troubleshooting Internet connectivity problems
	Troubleshooting service dependencies
	Configuring service recovery options

Numerous tasks are involved in maintaining a network, from maintaining the physical network and servers to ensure performance, to troubleshooting various problems as they arise.

This chapter looks at topics pertaining to network maintenance, including monitoring network traffic, troubleshooting Internet connectivity, and managing network services. You also are introduced to the tools included with Windows Server 2003 that can be used to perform these various tasks.