Network+ Certification
4 Sessions – 12 Hours of Interactive Training
The CompTIA Network+® Certification course from Intense School is for anyone beginning an IT career or looking to enhance their career opportunities. Expert instructor, Mike Meyers, takes you step-by-step through exam topics including interconnecting operating systems, network implementation and network support. Meyers demonstrates the latest technologies and explores wireless networking, gigabit Ethernet and disaster recovery. At the conclusion of this course, you'll understand the skills needed to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware and be prepared to pass the CompTIA Network+® certification exam.
Prerequisites
CompTIA recommends candidates have at least nine months experience in network support or administration. A+ certification or equivalent experience helpful.
Benefits
- Earn more as a certified IT professional.
- You are in control - you decide where and when you want to learn!
- Meets all CompTIA certification objectives for exam N10-003.
Session 1
Section A: Introduction
· Network+ Certification
· Network+ Domains
· Exam Details
· What is a Network?
· The Goal of Networking
· Client/Server vs. Peer-to-Peer
Section B: Topologies
· Topology Overview
· Bus Topology
· Ring Topology
· Star Topology
· Mesh Topology
· Hybrid Topology
· Star Ring Topology
Section C: Physical OSI Layers
· OSI Model Concept
· The Physical Layer
· The MAC Address
· Winipcfg/Ipconfig
· Frames
· Frame Layout
· Processing Frames
· Network Protocols
Section D: Logical OSI Layers
· Assembly/Disassembly
· Sessions
· VPNs
· 7-Layer Model
Section E: Cabling & Connectors
· Coaxial
· Fiber Optics
· Twisted Pair
· FireWire
Section F: Ethernet Basics
· 802 Standards
· Ethernet Frames
· CSMA/CD
· Collision Detection
· Reflection
· 10Base5
· 10Base2
Section G: Modern Ethernet
· 10Base-T Topology
· Bridges
· Cat Levels
· Wiring Standards
· Hubs & Connectors
· 5-4-3 Rule
· Ethernet Fiber Optics
Section H: Beyond 10Base-T
· Ethernet Switches
· 100Base-T
· Half/Full Duplex
· Gigabit Ethernet
· 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Session 2
Section A: Structured Cabling
· Terms
· EIA/TIA Cabling Standards
· Fire Ratings
· Cabling & Crimping
· Equipment Racks/Patch Panels
· Connecting the workspace
· Wall Jack
Section B: Testing Tools
· Patch Cables
· Link Lights
· Continuity Tester
· TDRs
· Tone Generators
· Cable Certification
Section C: Protocol Concepts
· Network Operating Systems
· Protocol Terminology
· Understanding Protocols
· Name Resolution
· Transport Layer
· Network Layer
· Multiple Protocols
Section D: Common Protocols
· NetBIOS/NetBEUI
· Installing NetBIOS/NetBEUI
· IPX/SPX
· IPX/SPX Properties
· TCP/IP
Section E: Practical TCP/IP
· TCP/IP Properties
· IP Address to Binary
· Purpose of TCP/IP
· Subnet Mask
· ARP
· Default Gateway
· ARP Example
Section F: IP Address/Subnetting
· Network IDs/Hosts
· Internet Class Licenses
· Subnetting
· Using Windows Calculator
Session 3
Section A: Network Protocols/DNS
· Transport/Session Protocols
· Port Numbers
· DNS
· Hierarchical Namespace
· DNS Tree
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Section B: DNS within a Windows Environment
· Broadcast
· Host File
· DNS Server
· Domain Name Resolution
· DNS Properties
· Nslookup
· DNS Cache
· DHCP Resolution
· DHCP Client Side
· APIPA
Section C: Network OS Concepts
· Network Types
· Security Model
· Resource-Based Model
· Server-Based Model
· Directory-Based Model
Section D: History of Network Operating Systems
· Novell NetWare v3
· Windows Versions
· Windows NT
· NetWare 4/NDS
· Active Directory
· UNIX & Linux
· Apple Computers
· Administrator Accounts
Section E: Sharing Resources in Windows 2000/XP
· Sharing Resources
· NTFS Security
· Using Groups
· Workgroup to Domain
Section F: Protecting the Network
· Routers & Firewalls
· Private IP Addresses
· NAT
· Router Configurations
· Port Blocking
· Intranet/Extranet
· Proxy Servers
· Configuring IE for Proxy
· Passwords
· Antivirus
Session 4
Section A: Interconnecting Operating Systems
· Novell NetWare
· Novell Clients
· Mac to NetWare
· Connecting to Microsoft
· Samba/Third Party Tools
· UNIX/Linux to Windows
· Connecting to Macintosh
· Terminal Emulators
Section B: Dial-Up Connections
· Hardware & Groups
· Connection Types
· Packet Switching
· POTS/PSTN
· Configuring a Modem
· ISDN
Section C: WAN Connections
· Broadband/DSL Connections
· Cable/Satellite Connections
· Hardware Examples
· WAN Devices
· T1 DS1 & CSU/DSU
· TDM & T3/DS3
· Routers
· Fiber Optics
· Packet Switching
· X.25 & ATM
Section D: Remote Connection Options
· Frame Relay
· XP Connection Wizard
· VPN
· VLAN
· Authentication Protocols
· Encryption
· ICS
Section E: Wireless Networking
· Broadcasting Methods
· 802.11 Wireless Devices
· 802.11 Standards
· Configuring a Wireless Access Point
· Wireless Security
· Connecting to a Network
· Signal Boosters
Section F: Disaster Recovery
· Fault Tolerance
· RAID
· NAS
· SAN
· Backup/Recovery
· Hot & Cold Spares/Sites
Section G: Troubleshooting Strategy
· CompTIA Repair Approach
· Mike?s Model Repair Approach
Section H: Alternate Wireless
· HomeRF
· Bluetooth
· Bluetooth Devices
Section I: IPv6
· IPv6 Address
· Link Local
· Site Local
· Aggregatable Global
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