2014
Lynda
Martin Guidry
2:24
English
Learn how to set up a network at your home or office. In this course, Martin Guidry discusses the hardware you'll need—from switches to modems—and the specifics behind using both wired (Ethernet) and wireless (Wi-Fi) methods to connect the computers and equipment in your network. Then he shows how to share files between computers and briefly discusses email and print servers, explaining how to manage connections to those services with DHCP and DNS addressing. Martin also reviews issues you might encounter when working in a mixed (Windows/Mac/Linux) environment, and provides tips on setting up an Internet connection, as well as configuring security and local-storage options for your network.
Introduction
Welcome
What you should know
1. Basic Networking
Using Ethernet
Understanding IPv4
Using hubs, switches, routers, and modems
Dividing your network with subnets and virtual local area networks (VLANs)
Troubleshooting with command-line tools
2. Wireless vs. Wired
Working with wired networks
Understanding wireless networks
Configuring wireless authentication and encryption
Building a hybrid network with wired and wireless clients
3. Purposes of Different Servers
Serving IP addresses with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Understanding name resolution with Domain Name System (DNS)
Using directory services
Sharing files using file servers
Sharing printers using print servers
Serving email
Serving a website
4. Platform-Specific Tips and Tricks
Exploring some tips for Windows
Exploring some tips for Linux
Exploring some tips for Mac
5. Working in a Multiplatform Environment
Creating a Windows file share
Creating a Mac file share
Connecting to a Windows file share
Connecting to a Mac file share
Connecting a Windows computer to an Active Directory server
Connecting a Mac to an Active Directory server
6. Connecting to the Internet
Choosing between DSL and cable
Using a virtual private network (VPN) to provide remote access to your network
7. Storage and Backups
Understanding local storage and network-attached storage (NAS)
Using local backups and cloud-based backups
8. Security
Configuring antivirus and antispam software
Using encryption
Using authentication
9. Maintenance
Exploring automated monitoring tools
Patching and updating your software
Conclusion
Wrapping up
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