Network administrators survival guide / Anand Deveriya.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Deveriya, Anand.

Series:

Networking Technology

Cisco Press networking technology series Network administrators survival guide

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer networks--Management.

Computer networks.

Cisco IOS.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (p. cm.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, IN : Cisco Press, 2005.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The all-in-one practical guide to supporting your Cisco network Provides detailed tips for using freeware and open-source tools readily available from the Internet, including the reasons behind choosing a particular tool Refer to a single source for common Cisco network administration issues Dedicated section for network security aids administrators in effectively dealing with security issues Deploy fully functional RADIUS and TACACS+ for servers for controlling access to Cisco devices Deploy Linux- and Windows-based syslog servers to centrally collect syslog information generated by Cisco devices Deploy Linux- and Windows-based network monitoring systems to monitor interface traffic through Cisco devices including routers, switches, VPN concentrators, and Cisco PIX® firewalls Use the trending feature of network monitoring systems for long-term network analysis and capacity planning Automatically detect and report configuration changes on Cisco IOS® Software-based devices and Cisco PIX firewalls Deploy Cisco-based VPNs in mixed environments using Linux- and Windows-based VPN servers Network Administrators Survival Guide solves many common network administration problems by providing administrators with an all-in-one practical guide to supporting Cisco® networks using freeware tools. It is a single reference source that explains particular issues, their significance for administrators, and the installation and configuration process for the tools. The solutions are Cisco centric and provide detail not available in generic online information. Network Administrators Survival Guide emphasizes solutions for network managers and administrators of small to medium-sized businesses and enterprises. Each chapter is broadly based on a network administration function, starting with an overview of the topic, followed by the methodology involved to accomplish that function. This includes the tools available, why they are the right choice, and their installation, configuration, and usage methods. For any given function, Network Administrators Survival Guide covers both Windows- and Linux-based tools as appropriate. Most of the Windows-based tools offer the advantage of GUI for ease of use, whereas the Linux-based tools are command-line based and can be used in automated scripts. Both are significant for network administrators. Based on author Anand Deveriya’s extensive field experience, this practical guide to maintaining Cisco networks will save you signifi...

Contents:

Intro

About This eBook

Title Page

Copyright Page

About the Author

About the Technical Reviewers

Dedications

Acknowledgments

Contents at a Glance

Contents

Icons Used in This Book

Command Syntax Conventions

Introduction

Objectives

Who Should Read This Book

How This Book Is Organized

Part I: Basic Network Administration

Chapter 1. Cisco Device Installation

Connecting to Cisco Devices for Configuration

Securing Remote Connections to Cisco Devices Using Secure Shell (SSH)

Configuring Cisco Devices Using GUI Tools

Managing System Files

Summary

Chapter 2. Basic Network Connectivity

Basics of Network Monitoring Tools: ping and traceroute

Case Study: Using ping and traceroute to Isolate a BGP Meltdown Emergency

Advanced Network Connectivity Testing Tools

Chapter 3. Access Control

Overview of AAA Technology

Using TACACS+ for AAA

Using RADIUS for AAA

Commercial Products

Chapter 4. Using Syslog

Overview of Syslog

Deploying Syslog Servers

Configuring Cisco Devices to Use a Syslog Server

Commercial Cisco Products

Part II: Network Management Systems (NMS)

Chapter 5. Monitoring Network Availability

Network-Monitoring Fundamentals

Deploying a Network-Monitoring System

Adding Redundancy and Security to Network-Monitoring Systems

Chapter 6. Network Performance Monitoring

Performance-Monitoring Overview

Deploying Network Performance-Monitoring Tools

Performance and Scalability Enhancements

Configuring Cisco Devices for Performance Monitoring

Commercial Cisco Offerings

Part III: Security

Chapter 7. Network Security Testing

Network Security Testing Overview

Bootable CD-ROM-Based Tool Kits

Network Scanners.

Packet Analyzers

Chapter 8. Router and Switch Security

Router and Switch Security Overview

Chapter 9. Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

IDS Overview

IDS Tools

IDS Sensors Using Common Cisco Devices

Chapter 10. Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

VPN Overview

Linux-Based VPNs

Windows-Based VPNs

Part IV: Network Documentation

Chapter 11. Documentation Tools: Network Diagrams

Network Diagram Overview

Linux-Based Graphic Design Tools

Windows-Based Graphic Design Tools

What's Next

Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

ISBN:

9780133798739

0133798739

9780133798722

0133798720

OCLC:

1348487168