How the Network Access Layer Works
Microsoft Geek
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.…
February 2012
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…
How to Disable Media Sense for TCP/IP in Windows XP
In this article we will cover how to disable ‘Media Sense’ for TCP/IP based connections on a Windows XP professional system. We will also cover why this may be beneficial…
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 2 – Routers
This article continues the discussion of networking hardware by talking about one of the most important networking components; routers. In the first part of this article series, I talked about…
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.…