Who should take this course

This course is intended for entry-level computer support professionals with a basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, and operating systems who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of networking concepts and acquire the required skills to prepare for a career in network support or administration, or who wish to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ certification (Exam N10-007).

Course Objectives

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Identify basic network theory concepts and major network communications methods.
• Describe bounded network media.
• Identify unbounded network media.
• Identify the major types of network implementations.
• Identify TCP/IP addressing and data delivery methods.
• Implement routing technologies.
• Identify the major services deployed on TCP/IP networks.
• Identify the infrastructure of a WAN implementation.
• Identify the components used in cloud computing and virtualization.
• Describe basic concepts related to network security.
• Prevent security breaches.
• Respond to security incidents.
• Identify the components of a remote network implementation.
• Identify the tools, methods, and techniques used in managing a network.
• Describe troubleshooting of issues on a network

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Network Theory

• Networking Overview
• Network Standards and the OSI Model
• Network Types
• Identify Network Configurations
• Data Transmission Methods

Lesson 2: Bounded Network Media

• Copper Media
• Fiber Optic Media
• Bounded Network Media Installation
• Noise Control

Lesson 3:Unbounded Network Media

• Wireless Networking
• Wireless Network Devices and Components
• Install a Wireless Network

Lesson 4:Network Implementations

• Physical Network Topologies
• Logical Network Topologies
• Ethernet Networks
• Network Devices
• VLANs

Lesson 5:TCP/IP Addressing and Data Delivery

• The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
• IPv4 Addressing
• Default IP Addressing Schemes
• Create Custom IP Addressing Schemes
• IPv6 Address Implementation
• Delivery Techniques

Lesson 6:Routing

• Enable Static Routing
• Implement Dynamic IP Routing

Lesson 7:TCP/IP Services

• Assign IP Addresses
• Domain Naming Services
• TCP/IP Commands
• Common TCP/IP Protocols

Lesson 8:WAN Infrastructure

• WAN Basics
• WAN Connectivity Methods
• WAN Transmission Technologies
• Unified Communication Technologies

Lesson 9:Cloud and Virtualization Technologies

• Virtualization
• SAN Implementations
• Cloud Computing

Lesson 10:Network Security Basics

• Introduction to Network Security
• Vulnerabilities
• Threats and Attacks
• Authentication Methods
• Encryption Methods

Lesson 11:Preventing Security Breaches

• Physical Security Controls
• Network Access Controls
• Install and Configure Firewalls
• Harden Networks
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention
• Educate Users

Lesson 12:Responding to Security Incidents

• Incident Management and Response
• Basic Forensic Concepts

Lesson 13:Remote Networking

• Remote Network Architectures
• Remote Access Networking Implementations
• Virtual Private Networking
• VPN Protocols

Lesson 14:Network Management

• Network Monitoring
• Configuration Management Documentation
• Network Performance Optimization

Lesson 15:Troubleshooting Network Issues

• Network Troubleshooting Models
• Network Troubleshooting Utilities
• Hardware Troubleshooting Tools Common Connectivity Issues
• Troubleshoot Security Configuration Issues
• Troubleshoot Security Issues

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