• Embed Doc
  • Copy Link
  • Readcast
  • Collections
  • CommentGo Back
Download
 
CCNA4 Module 6
Introduction to NetworkAdministration
Module Overview...................................................................................................26.1 Workstations and Servers............................................................................36 . 1 . 1 Workstations.........................................................................................36 . 1 . 2 Servers.................................................................................................46 . 1 . 3 Client-server relationship.....................................................................56 . 1 . 4 Introduction to NOS..............................................................................66 . 1 . 5 Microsoft NT, 2000, and .NET...............................................................86 . 1 . 6 UNIX, Sun, HP, and LINUX.....................................................................96 . 1 . 7 Apple..................................................................................................116 . 1 . 8 Concept of service on servers............................................................126.2 Network Management..................................................................................146 . 2 . 1 Introduction to network management................................................146 . 2 . 2 OSI and network management model................................................156 . 2 . 3 SNMP and CMIP standards..................................................................166 . 2 . 4 SNMP operation..................................................................................166 . 2 . 5 Structure of management information and MIBs................................186 . 2 . 6 SNMP protocol....................................................................................186 . 2 . 7 Configuring SNMP...............................................................................206 . 2 . 8 RMON.................................................................................................216 . 2 . 9 Syslog.................................................................................................22Module Summary.................................................................................................231
 
CCNA4 Module 6
Module Overview
 The first PCs were designed as standalone desktop systems. The operatingsystem (OS) software allowed one user at a time to access files and systemresources. The user had physical access to the PC. As PC-based computernetworks gained popularity in the workplace, software companies developedspecialized network operating systems (NOS). Developers designed NOS toprovide file security, user privileges, and resource sharing among multiple users. The explosive growth of the Internet compelled developers to build the NOS of today around Internet-related technologies and services like the World Wide Web(WWW).Network connectivity is now essential to the desktop computing. The distinctionbetween modern desktop operating systems, now loaded with networkingfeatures and services, and their NOS counterparts has blurred. Now, mostpopular operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows 2000 and Linux, are foundon high-powered network servers and on the desktops of end users.Knowledge of different operating systems will ensure that the correct operatingsystem is selected to offer all the necessary services. UNIX, Linux, Mac OS X,and several Windows operating systems will be introduced.Effective management of LANs and WANs is the key element to maintaining aproductive environment in the networking world. As more services becomeavailable to more users, the performance of networks suffer. Networkadministrators, through constant monitoring, must recognize and be able torectify problems before they become noticeable to the end users.Various tools and protocols are available to monitor the network on a local andremote basis. A comprehensive understanding of these tools is critical toeffective network management.Students completing this module should be able to:
•
Identify several potential tasks performed by a workstation
•
Identify several potential functions of a server
•
Describe the roles of equipment in a client/server environment
•
Describe the differences between a NOS and a desktop operating system
•
List several Windows operating systems and their features
•
List several alternatives to the Windows operating systems and theirfeatures
•
Identify network management tools
•
Identify the driving forces behind network management
•
Describe the OSI and network management model
•
Describe simple network management protocol (SNMP) and commonmanagement information protocol (CMIP)2
 
CCNA4 Module 6
•
Describe how management software gathers information and recordsproblems
6.1 Workstations and Servers6 . 1 . 1 Workstations
A workstation is a client computer that is used to run applications and isconnected to a server from which it obtains data shared with other computers. Aserver is a computer that runs a NOS. A workstation uses special software, suchas a network shell program to perform the following tasks:
•
Intercepts user data and application commands
•
Decides if the command is for the local operating system or for the NOS.
•
Directs the command to the local operating system or to the networkinterface card (NIC) for processing and transmission onto the network
•
Delivers transmissions from the network to the application running on theworkstationSome Windows operating systems may be installed on workstations and servers. The NT/2000/XP versions of Windows software provide network server capability.Windows 9x and ME versions only provide workstation support.UNIX or Linux can serve as a desktop operating system but are usually found onhigh-end computers. These workstations are employed in engineering andscientific applications, which require dedicated high-performance computers.Some of the specific applications that are frequently run on UNIX workstationsare included in the following list:
•
Computer-aided design (CAD)
•
Electronic circuit design
•
Weather data analysis
•
Computer graphics animation
•
 Telecommunications equipment managementMost current desktop operating systems include networking capabilities andsupport multi-user access. For this reason, it is becoming more common toclassify computers and operating systems based on the types of applications thecomputer runs. This classification is based on the role or function that thecomputer plays, such as workstation or server. Typical desktop or low-endworkstation applications might include word processing, spreadsheets, andfinancial management. On high-end workstations,the applications might include graphical design or equipment management andothers as listed above.3
of 00

Leave a Comment

You must be to leave a comment.
Submit
Characters: ...
You must be to leave a comment.
Submit
Characters: ...