Second Edition
Networking
Essentials
MCSE
T R A I N I N G G U I D E
Exam: 70-058
Glenn Berg
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STANDARDS AND TERMINOLOGY
1 Networking Terms and Concepts
2 Networking Standards
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OBJECTIVES
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C H A P T E R
Networking Terms and
Concepts
Chapter 1 targets the following objectives in the
Standards and Terminology section of the Networking
Essentials exam:
Compare a client/server network with a peer-to-
peer network.
. This objective makes sure you are familiar with the
two main network classification models.
Define common networking terms for LANs and
WANs.
. The purpose of this objective is to make sure peo-
ple working in the networking field understand the
difference between a local area network (LAN) and
a wide area network (WAN). These terms are the
main topics of discussion throughout this chapter.
Compare a file and print server with an applica-
tion server.
. This objective makes sure you are aware of the dif-
ferent types of servers in the field of networking.
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OUTLINE
Networking Concepts and Components
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Models of Network Computing
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Centralized Computing
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Distributed Computing
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Collaborative Computing
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Network Models: Comparing
Client/Server and Peer-to-Peer
Networking Configurations
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Client/Server Based Networking
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Peer-to-Peer Networking
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Local and Wide Area Networks
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Local Area Networks (LANs)
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Wide Area Networks (WANs)
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Intranets and Internets
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Network Services
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Basic Connectivity Services
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Redirector Service
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Server Service
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File Services
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File Transfer Services
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Data Migration
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File Archiving
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File-Update Synchronization
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Printing Services
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Application Services
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Database Services
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Messaging/Communication Services
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Email
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Voice Mail
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Fax Services
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Groupware
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Directory Services
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Security Services
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Chapter Su