Chapter 9. Network Operating Systems and Clients
OBJECTIVES
This chapter covers the following CompTIA-specified objectives for the “Network Implementation” section of the Network+ exam:
Identify the basic capabilities (i.e., client support, interoperability, authentication, file and print services, application support, and security) of the following server operating systems:
Unix/Linux
NetWare
Windows
Macintosh
Operating systems are the means by which functionality is provided on a network. Each of the common operating systems has its own features and characteristics, and a capable network administrator must be familiar with them.
Identify the basic capabilities of client workstations (i.e., client connectivity, local security mechanisms, and authentication).
Knowing how workstation operating systems connect to the network and accommodate users is an important part of the network administrator's skill set.
OUTLINE
Introduction
Introduction to Network Operating Systems
Choosing a Network Operating System
Which Network Operating System Is Best?
Windows NT 4
Domains and Workgroups
Windows NT 4 System Requirements
Windows NT 4 File Systems
Windows NT 4 Monitoring and Performance Tools
Performance Monitor
Network Monitor
Task Manager
Event Viewer
Windows NT 4 User Management Basics
Verifying Network Settings in Windows NT 4
Windows NT 4 Authentication
Windows NT 4 File and Print Services
Windows NT 4 Application Support
Windows NT 4 Security
Windows 2000
Windows 2000 Active Directory and Domains
Windows 2000 System Requirements
Windows 2000 File Systems
Windows 2000 Monitoring and Performance Tools
Event Viewer
The Performance Console
The System Information Console
Task Manager
The Recovery Console
Managing Windows 2000 Disk Drives
Windows 2000 User Management Basics
Windows 2000 Authentication
Windows 2000 File and Print Services
Windows 2000 Application Support
Windows 2000 Security
Novell NetWare
NetWare System Requirements
NetWare File Systems
NetWare Performance-Monitoring Tools
NetWare User Administration
NetWare Server Configuration
Viewing and Changing a NetWare Network Configuration
NetWare Authentication
NetWare File and Print Services
NetWare Application Support
NetWare Security
Linux System Requirements
Linux File Systems
Linux Monitoring and Performance Tools
The Top Utility
Process File System
Graphical Utilities
Managing Linux Disk Drives
Linux User Management Basics
Verifying Linux Network Settings
Linux Authentication
Linux File and Print Services
Linux Application Support
Linux Security
Operating System Interoperability
Using Windows with NetWare
Using Windows and Linux Servers
Using NetWare and Linux Servers
Operating System Client Support
Windows Server Client Support
NetWare Server Client Support
Linux Server Client Support
Client Operating Systems
Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me
Application Support for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me
Local Security Mechanisms for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me
Authentication for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me
Windows NT Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP Professional
Application Support for Windows NT Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP Professional
Client Connectivity for Windows NT Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP Professional
Local Security Mechanisms for Windows NT Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP Professional
Authentication for Windows NT Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP Professional
Linux
Applications for Linux
Client Connectivity for Linux
Local Security Mechanisms for Linux
Authentication for Linux
Macintosh
Application Support for Macintosh
Client Connectivity for Macintosh
Chapter Summary
Apply Your Knowledge
STUDY STRATEGIES
Read the objectives at the beginning of the chapter.
Study the information in the chapter, paying special attention to the tables, which summarize key information.
Review the objectives again.
Answer the exam questions at the end of the chapter and check your results.
Use the ExamGear test on the CD-ROM that accompanies this book to answer additional exam questions concerning this material.
Review the notes, tips, and exam tips in this chapter. Make sure you understand the information in the exam tips. If you don't understand the topic referenced in an exam tip, refer to the information in the chapter text and then read the exam tip again.