Chapter 1 Internetworking Basics
Introduction
What is an Internetwork?
The History of Internetworking
Internetworking Challenges
The Open System Interconnect (OSI) Reference Model
OSI Information Formats
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Hierarchy of Networks
Connection Oriented and Connectionless Network Services
Internetwork Addressing
Comparing Hierarchical and Flat Address Space
Flow Control, Error Checking, and Multiplexing
Local Area Networks: In-Depth Look
Wide Area Networks: An In-Depth Look
Summary
Chapter 2 Bridging and Switching Fundamentals
Introduction
Link Layer Devices: An Overview
Types of Bridges
Segmenting LANs
Why Segment LANs?
Segmenting LANs Using Repeaters
Segmenting LANs Using Bridges
Segmenting LANs Using Switches
Bridging Technologies
Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA)
What Is Spanning Tree Protocol and Why Use It?
Summary
Chapter 3 Routing Basics
Introduction
Routing Components
Scaling Large Internetworks
Path Determination
Switching
Routing Algorithms
Distance Vector Routing Algorithms
Solutions
Implementing Solutions in Multiple Routes
Link State Routing Algorithms
Comparing Distance Vector Routing with Link State Routing
Network Layer Protocol Operations
Routing Metrics
Convergence Time
Congestion Overview
Traffic in an IP Network
Traffic in an IPX Network
Traffic in Other Multiprotocol Networks
Hybrid Routing
Snapshot Routing
Summary
Chapter 4 Network Management Fundamentals
Introduction
Network Management Requirements
Background
OSI Management Functional Areas
Network Management System (NMS)
Network Management Configuration
Network Management Architecture
Network Monitoring
Performance Monitoring
Fault Monitoring
Accounting Monitoring
Network Control
Configuration Control
Security Control
Security Management Functions
Summary
Chapter 5 Simple Network Management Protocol
Introduction
TCP/IP Origins
TCP/IP and Network Management
Evolution of SNMP
The SNMP Architecture
Trap-Directed Polling
Proxies
SNMP Management Information
SNMP and Abstract Syntax Notation One (ASN.1)
ASN.1 Concepts
Basic Encoding Rules (BER)
Communities and Community Names
Lexicographic Ordering
SNMP Formats
Limitations of SNMP
Summary
Chapter 6 Systems Network Architecture
Introduction
Overview of Corporate Networks
Hierarchical Networks
Peer Networks
SNA Configuration
SNA Subarea Network
APPN Network
Foundation SNA Concepts
Network Components
Network Addressing
Routes
Class of Service Table
Layers
Sessions
Open Systems Interconnection and SNA
SNA Protocols
SNA/SDLC Frame Formats
IBM's Advanced Communications Function/Virtual Communications Access Method (VTAM)
Network Control Program (NCP)
Summary
Chapter 7 NetWare Protocols
Introduction
Concepts
Internet Packet Exchange (IPX)
IPX Routing Architecture
Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
SAP: Supporting Service Advertisements
Sequenced Packet Exchange (SPX)
Sequenced Packet Exchange II (SPX II)
NetWare Core Protocol (NCP)
NetWare Link Service Protocol (NLSP)
RIP Problems
NLSP Messages
Summary
Chapter 8 AppleTalk Protocols
Introduction
AppleTalk and OSI
The Physical Layer-AppleTalk Hardware
Media Considerations for AppleTalk
Data Link Functions
Link Access Protocol (LAP) Manager for LocalTalk
AppleTalk Addressing
AppleTalk Network Components
AppleTalk Phase I and Phase II
AppleTalk Address Resolution Protocol (AARP)
LAP Manag