Network+: Networking Fundamentals

COURSE OUTLINE:

Description The CompTIA Network+® (2009 Objectives) course builds on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer operating systems and networks to present fundamental skills and concepts that you will use on the job in any type of networking career. If you are pursuing a CompTIA technical certification path, the CompTIA A+ certification is an excellent first step to take before preparing for the CompTIA Network+ certification. Course Objective: You will identify and describe all the major networking technologies, systems, skills, and tools in use in modern PC-based computer networks, and learn information and skills that will be helpful as you prepare for the CompTIA Network+ certification examination, 2009 objectives (exam number N10-004).

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

Lesson 2: Network Communications Methods

Transmission Methods

Media Access Methods

Signaling Methods Lesson 3: Network Data Delivery

Data Addressing and Delivery
Delivery Techniques

Lesson 4: Network Media and Hardware

Bounded Network Media
Unbounded Network Media
Noise Control
Network Connectivity Devices
Wiring Distribution Components

Lesson 5: Network Implementations

The OSI Model
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
IP Address Basics
Custom IP Addresses
The IP Version 6 Protocol
The TCP/IP Protocol Suite

Lesson 7: TCP/IP Services

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

Lesson 8: Local Area Network Infrastructure

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

Lesson 9: WAN Infrastructure

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

Lesson 10: Network Security

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

Lesson 11: Remote Networking

Remote Network Architectures
Remote Access Networking Implementations
Virtual Private Networking
Remote Control Computing

Lesson 12: Disaster Recovery

Examine Configuration Management Documentation
Plan for Disaster Recovery
Fault Tolerance Methods
Data Backup

Lesson 13: Network Data Storage

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

Lesson 14: Network Operating Systems

UNIX and Linux Operating Systems
Apple Mac OS X
Microsoft Operating Systems
Novell Open Enterprise Server

Lesson 15: Network Management

Monitoring Tools
Network Baselining
Network Optimization

Lesson 16: Network Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Models
TCP/IP Troubleshooting Utilities
Hardware Troubleshooting Tools
Common Connectivity Issues

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