| | 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 |
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| | 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 |