Introduction

Network protocols enable communication between computers on a network. The type of protocols you install largely depends on the type of servers on the network, as well as the services and applications you install. For example, a number of network services now require TCP/IP to be present before they can be installed. In any case, knowing how to install and configure network protocols is an important part of any network administrator's job, as well as important to achieving exam success.

This chapter looks at two main protocols: TCP/IP and NWLink . You learn how to install them and properly configure them. The chapter also examines managing and monitoring network traffic as well as implementing, configuring, and managing IPSec.