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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
 



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   Copyright
   About the Authors
   Acknowledgments
   Introduction
      Book Objectives
      Is This Book for You?
      Chapter-by-Chapter Breakdown
      www.upgradingandrepairingpcs.com
    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
      C
      D
      E
      F
      G
      H
      I
      JK
      L
      M
      N
      O
      P
      Q
      R
      S
      T
      U
      V
      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



Upgrading and Repairing Servers
Upgrading and Repairing Servers
ISBN: 078972815X
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2006
Pages: 240

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