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Duration : 5 days

Overview

This course is intended for experienced PC support staff who need to gain a good understanding of local & wide area networking technologies or who wish to achieve Network+ certification

Pre-requisites

Delegates attending this course should have a sound knowledge of PC hardware and operating systems. Ideally students should have passed CompTIA A+ or hold equivalent knowledge

Objectives

After attending this course you will be able to:

• Identify the key types of network.
• Gain an insight into basic network technology and terminology.
• Understand what is meant by topology.
• Describe  different topologies and their advantages and disadvantages.
• Describe the different media and connectors used to implement wired networks.
• Gain an understanding of the functions of OSI protocol model.
• Describe the function of each layer of the OSI model.
• Identify IEEE 802 standards.
• Contrast different methods of media access (contention, token passing, and demand priority.
• Describe the features and capabilities of network products (Ethernet, Token Ring, and demand priority).
• Understand the operation of lower layer components (repeaters, hubs, switches, and bridges).
• Understand cabling methods and structured wiring systems.
• Know how to select, install, and configure a network adapter.
• Describe the functions of routers.
• Understand the capabilities of network and transport protocols (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, and NetBIOS).
• Gain an understanding of client/server protocols.
• Describe network services (file and print sharing, email, groupware, and scheduling).
• Understand how to access a NetWare server using a Windows client workstation.
• Understand how to install clients for Windows servers.
• Describe the features of UNIX based operating systems.
• Identify key features of TCP/IP and understand its popularity.
• Describe the ARP, IP, ICMP, TCP, and UDP protocols.
• Understand how clients and servers communicate over a TCP/IP network.
• Gain an understanding of the IP addressing schemes including subnetting and classless addressing.
• Learn how to configure TCP/IP in a Windows system.
• Understand how clients resolve host names to IP addresses.
• Use network utilities to troubleshoot or fine tune an IP based network.
• Identify the different technologies used for wireless communications (microwave, infrared, and radio).
• Understand the difference between leased lines and switched networks.
• Define circuit switching and packet switching.
• Describe more advanced WAN technologies.
• Understand the different public and private networks available for remote connectivity.
• Describe SLIP, PPP, PPPoE, PPPTP, L2TP protocols.
• Define VPN connection.
• Understand the use of Remote Desktop Protocol.
• Distinguish between the Internet, Intranets, Extranets, and VLANs.
• Troubleshoot remote connectivity for small offices.
• Learn to perform the basic administration tasks in Windows.
• See how to create and delete users and groups in Linux and NetWare.
• Understand file permissions in Linux and NetWare.
• Learn about the common network attacks and how to defend against them.
• Describe effective password policies.
• Identify technologies used to authenticate users securely.
• Identify different uses for encryption systems.
• Describe the the role of firewalls, proxy servers, NAT, and ICS in securing Internet connections.
• Describe strategies for providing for fault tolerance and disaster recovery.
• Implement an effective data backup strategy.
• Identify methods of virus protection.
• Identify features of Uninterruptible Power Supplies.
• Describe methods for providing disk fault tolerance (RAID).
• Learn about troubleshooting equipment.
• Learn about troubleshooting procedures.
• Understand the importance of monitoring system and network performance.
• Use Windows Performance Monitor and Network Monitor.

Materials Issued

Course Manual

Topics

• Network Fundamentals
• Physical Topologies
• Physical Media
• The OSI model
• TCP/IP
• TCP/IP utilities
• Network Operating Systems
• Network installation & upgrades
• Network hardware installation
• Configuring workstations & using installation tools
• WAN and remote access
• Remote access connection methods
• Remote access protocols
• Network access and security
• Firewalls and DoD security standards
• Protecting data and general security procedures
• Hard drives and other backup methods
• Virus software and software patches
• Network troubleshooting
• Network+ troubleshooting steps
• Tips and resource recommendations

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