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.
Prerequisites
Windows 98 - Level 1
Windows 2000 - Level 1
A Certification
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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
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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
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