Course Outline: Network+ Certification

Learning Method: Instructor-led Classroom Learning

Duration: 5.00 Day(s)

Overview:
In this course students learn skills that help prepare for the CompTIA Network+ certification, 2005 objectives (exam N10-003). The course describes the major networking technologies, systems, skills, and tools used in modern PC-based computer networks.

Who Should Attend:
This course is intended for entry-level computer support professionals with basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, and operating systems, who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of networking concepts and skills to prepare for a career in network support or administration, or to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ certification, 2005 objectives (exam number N10-003). A typical student in the CompTIA Network+ Certification course should have nine months or more of professional computer support experience as a PC technician or help desk technician. Network experience is helpful but not required; A+ certification or the equivalent skills and knowledge is helpful but not required.

At Course Completion:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - Identify the basic components of network theory. - Identify the major network communications methods. - Identify network data delivery methods. - List and describe network media and hardware components. - Identify the major types of network implementations. - Identify the components of a TCP/IP network implementation. - Identify the major services deployed on TCP/IP networks. - Identify characteristics of a variety of network protocols. - Identify the components of a LAN implementation. - Identify the components of a WAN implementation. - Identify major issues and technologies in network security. - Identify the components of a remote network implementation. - Identify major issues and technologies in disaster recovery. - Identify major data storage technologies and implementations. - Identify the primary network operating systems. - Identify major issues, models, tools, and techniques in network troubleshooting.

Pre-requisite(s):

A+ Certification
Windows 2000 - Level 1
Windows 98 - Level 1

Lesson 1: Network Theory

Networking Terminology
Network Building Blocks
Standard Network Models
Network Topologies
Network Categories

Lesson 2: Network Communications Methods

Transmission Methods
Media Access Methods
Signaling Methods

Lesson 3: Network Data Delivery

Data Addressing and Delivery
Network Connection Mechanisms
Reliable Delivery Techniques

Lesson 4: Network Media and Hardware

Bounded Network Media
Unbounded Network Media
Noise Control
Network Connectivity Devices

Lesson 5: Network Implementations

The OSI Model
Client Network Resource Access
Ethernet Networks
Token Ring Networks
Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) Networks
Wireless Technologies and Standards

Lesson 6: Networking with TCP/IP

Families of Protocols
The TCP/IP Protocol
Default IP Addresses
Custom IP Addresses
The TCP/IP Protocol Suite

Lesson 7: TCP/IP Services

IP Address Assignment Methods
Host Name Resolution
NetBIOS Name Resolution
TCP/IP Utilities
TCP/IP Upper-Layer Services
TCP/IP Interoperability Services

Lesson 8: Other Network Protocols

The NetBEUI Protocol
The IPX/SPX Protocol
The AppleTalk Protocol
The IP Version 6 (IPv6) Protocol

Lesson 9: Local Area Network (LAN) Infrastructure

Bridges and Switches
IP Routing Topology
Static IP Routing
Dynamic IP Routing
Controlling Data Movement with Filters and VLANs

Lesson 10: Wide Area Network (WAN) Infrastructure

WAN Switching Technologies
WAN Transmission Technologies
WAN Connectivity Methods
Voice Over Data Systems

Lesson 11: Network Security

Network Threats
Virus Protection
Local Security
Network Authentication Methods
Data Encryption
Internet Security

Lesson 12: Remote Networking

Remote Network Architectures
Terminal Services Implementations
Remote Access Networking Implementations
Virtual Private Networking

Lesson 13: Disaster Recovery

Planning for Disaster Recovery
Data Backup
Fault Tolerance Methods

Lesson 14: Network Data Storage

Enterprise Data Storage Techniques
Clustering
Network-Attached Storage (NAS)
Storage Area Network (SAN) Implementations

Lesson 15: Network Operating Systems

Microsoft Operating Systems
Novell NetWare
UNIX and Linux Operating Systems
Macintosh Networking

Lesson 16: Network Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Models
TCP/IP Troubleshooting Utilities
Hardware Troubleshooting Tools
System Monitoring Tools
Network Baselining