Chapter 9: Configuring Windows Vista Networking
In the early days of desktop computing technology, it was most common for home and small office computers to be configured to run independently. Although networking technology was available, it was far from a standard option for most environments. Users often shared information by using removable media such as floppy disks. Accessing computers located outside of a home or a small office building was reserved for large corporations.
Now, most of us take network connectivity for granted. We expect to be able to access the Internet from our homes, offices, and even while traveling. We also rely on the ability to share media such as photos, music, and video between computers on our home networks. The underlying technologies that make this possible have changed and evolved over time, but the basic requirements for networking have remained the same. The goals include simplified setup of connections and maintenance of adequate security. Especially when using public networks such as the Internet, it’s important that only authorized users are able to access information from a remote location. Convenience has significantly increased by wireless networking options, and it’s usually just as easy for people to access Web sites from a coffee shop as it is for them to do so from home.
One of the major design goals for Windows Vista was to simplify the process of creating network connections. For a variety of reasons, there are significant complexities involved in creating secure wired and wireless connections. In this chapter, you’ll learn details related to setting up and managing network connections in Windows Vista. Lesson 1, “Managing Network Protocols and Client Network Services,” covers details of understanding and managing network protocols and services. Lesson 2, “Configuring Wireless Networking,” focuses on configuring wireless network connections.
Exam objectives in this chapter:
- Configure and troubleshoot network protocols.
- Configure and troubleshoot network services at the client.
- Configure and troubleshoot wireless networking.
- Configure and troubleshoot Windows Vista by using the Network And Sharing Center.
Lessons in this chapter:
- Lesson 1: Managing Network Protocols and Client Network Services
- Lesson 2: Configuring Wireless Networking
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