In this chapter, we wrapped up the main part of this book by discussing some of the common network services available. We covered the DHCP process and how it was configured, before moving on to covering various types of firewalls available. From there, we highlighted the purpose of proxy servers in terms of acting as an intermediary device to cache data and add a level of security. Next, we talked about remote desktop connections and FTP. We rounded off this chapter by talking about file servers, print servers, and domain controllers.
As we went through this chapter, you learned about the DHCP process and how DHCP is configured. This knowledge will be beneficial when troubleshooting APIPA issues. You also learned how to configure a Windows client to use a proxy server, which is a common occurrence in organizations. You then gained the knowledge of connecting to a remote...
