How the Network Access Layer Works
In the previous section, we learned about the Network Access layer. Essentially we learned more about the anatomy of a frame, physical addressing, and what exactly the physical layer accomplishes. …
Storage Configurations
In this article I attempt to explain three common network storage configurations. In today’s world everything is on computers. More specifically, everything is stored on storage devices which are attached …
Introduction to the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
About maybe 2yrs ago I had to install and configure Dell IT Assistant Manager, which is a dell software product that allows you to manage workstations, servers, network devices….etc that …
Creating an FTP Drop Site
I recently had to create an FTP Drop Site for a client. They had photographers that worked remote from home because the main office was either too far or they …
Networking Basics: Part 1 – Networking Hardware
In this article series, I will start with the absolute basics, and work toward building a functional network. In this article I will begin by discussing some of the various …
Networking Basics: Part 3 – DNS Servers
This article continues the Networking for Beginners series by talking about how DNS servers work. In the last part of this article series, I talked about how all of the …
Networking Basics: Part 4 – Workstations and Servers
This article continues the Networking for Beginners series by talking about the differences between workstations and servers. So far in this article series, I have talked a lot about networking …
Networking Basics: Part 5 – Domain Controllers
What domain controllers are and how they fit into your network infrastructure. In the previous article in this series, I talked about the roles of various computers on a network. …
Networking Basics: Part 6 – Windows Domain
Discusses the anatomy of a Windows domain. In the previous article in this series, I introduced you to the concept of domains and domain controllers. In this article, I want …
Networking Basics: Part 7 – Introduction to FSMO Roles
The necessity of FSMO roles. So far in this article series, I have explained that the Active Directory consists of a forest filled with domain trees, and that the names …