Networking Terminology

Network Building Blocks

Standard Network Models

Physical Network Topologies

Logical Network Topologies

Topic 1F: 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

Duration of Study: 3 Months

Course Hours: 48 Hours

Two days Per week Every Day 2 Hours