Network+: Networking Fundamentals
COURSE OUTLINE:
Audience
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+® (2009 Objectives) exam (exam number N10-004). A typical student in the CompTIA Network+® (2009 Objectives) 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.
Prerequisites
CompTIA A+ certification, or the equivalent skills and knowledge, is helpful but not required.
Learning Objectives
Lesson 1: Network Theory
- Networking Terminology
- Network Building Blocks
- Standard Network Models
- Physical Network Topologies
- Logical Network Topologies
- Network Categories
- Data Addressing and Delivery
- Delivery Techniques
- Bounded Network Media
- Unbounded Network Media
- Noise Control
- Network Connectivity Devices
- Wiring Distribution Components
- The OSI Model
- Ethernet Networks
- Token Ring Networks
- Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) Networks
- Wireless Technologies and Standards
- Families of Protocols
- The TCP/IP Protocol
- IP Address Basics
- Custom IP Addresses
- The IP Version 6 Protocol
- The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
- IP Address Assignment Methods
- Host Name Resolution
- TCP/IP Utilities
- TCP/IP Upper-Layer Services
- TCP/IP Interoperability Services
- Bridges and Switches
- IP Routing
- Static IP Routing
- Dynamic IP Routing
- Control Data Movement with Filters and VLANs
- WAN Switching Technologies
- WAN Transmission Technologies
- WAN Connectivity Methods
- Voice Over Data Systems
- Computer Security Basics
- Authentication
- Data Encryption
- Protect Network Traffic with IP Security (IPsec)
- Internet Security
- Local Security
- Common Threats
- Threat Mitigation Techniques
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Educate Users
- Remote Network Architectures
- Remote Access Networking Implementations
- Virtual Private Networking
- Remote Control Computing
- Examine Configuration Management Documentation
- Plan for Disaster Recovery
- Fault Tolerance Methods
- Data Backup
- Enterprise Data Storage
- Network-Attached Storage (NAS)
- Storage Area Network (SAN) Implementations
- Clustering
- UNIX and Linux Operating Systems
- Apple Mac OS X
- Microsoft Operating Systems
- Novell Open Enterprise Server
- Monitoring Tools
- Network Baselining
- Network Optimization
- Troubleshooting Models
- TCP/IP Troubleshooting Utilities
- Hardware Troubleshooting Tools
- Common Connectivity Issues