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AT300 - Network+

This course helps prepare students for the CompTIA Network+ exam. This course can be combined with the A+ courses to serve as an elective for the Microsoft MCSA certification. Through hands-on training students learn the vendor-independent networking skills and concepts that affect all aspects of networking, such as installing and configuring the TCP/IP client.
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Number Class Date Location Length Cost Sign up
AT300 Oct 04, 2010 - Oct 08, 2010 Springfield 5 days $2095.00 Register


Prerequisites

Basic Windows skills and a fundamental understanding of computer concepts are required. Students can obtain this level of skill and knowledge by taking the following courses: Introduction to Personal Computers: Using Windows XP, Windows XP: Introduction, Introduction to Personal Computers: Using Windows Vista or Microsoft Windows Vista: Level 1 and Level 2.
CompTIA A+ certification, or the equivalent skills and knowledge, is helpful but not required. Students may wish to take the following course: CompTIA A+ Certificiation: A Comprehensive Approach for all 2006 Exam Objectives.
 
Detailed Class Syllabus


Lesson 1: Network Theory
  • Topic 1A: Networking Terminology

  • Topic 1B: Network Building Blocks

  • Topic 1C: Standard Network Models

  • Topic 1D: Physical Network Topologies

  • Topic 1E: Logical Network Topologies

  • Topic 1F: Network Categories


    • Lesson 2: Network Communications Methods
  • Topic 2A: Transmission Methods

  • Topic 2B: Media Access Methods

  • Topic 2C: Signaling Methods


    • Lesson 3: Network Data Delivery
  • Topic 3A: Data Addressing and Delivery

  • Topic 3B: Delivery Techniques


    • Lesson 4: Network Media and Hardware
  • Topic 4A: Bounded Network Media

  • Topic 4B: Unbounded Network Media

  • Topic 4C: Noise Control

  • Topic 4D: Network Connectivity Devices

  • Topic 4E: Wiring Distribution Components


    • Lesson 5: Network Implementations
  • Topic 5A: The OSI Model

  • Topic 5B: Ethernet Networks

  • Topic 5C: Token Ring Networks

  • Topic 5D: Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) Networks

  • Topic 5E: Wireless Technologies and Standards


    • Lesson 6: Networking with TCP/IP
  • Topic 6A: Families of Protocols

  • Topic 6B: The TCP/IP Protocol

  • Topic 6C: IP Address Basics

  • Topic 6D: Custom IP Addresses

  • Topic 6E: The IP Version 6 Protocol

  • Topic 6F: The TCP/IP Protocol Suite


    • Lesson 7: TCP/IP Services
  • Topic 7A: IP Address Assignment Methods

  • Topic 7B: Host Name Resolution

  • Topic 7C: TCP/IP Utilities

  • Topic 7D: TCP/IP Upper-Layer Services

  • Topic 7E: TCP/IP Interoperability Services


    • Lesson 8: Local Area Network Infrastructure
  • Topic 8A: Bridges and Switches

  • Topic 8B: IP Routing

  • Topic 8C: Static IP Routing

  • Topic 8D: Dynamic IP Routing

  • Topic 8E: Control Data Movement with Filters and VLANs


    • Lesson 9: WAN Infrastructure
  • Topic 9A: WAN Switching Technologies

  • Topic 9B: WAN Transmission Technologies

  • Topic 9C: WAN Connectivity Methods

  • Topic 9D: Voice Over Data Systems


    • Lesson 10: Network Security
  • Topic 10A: Computer Security Basics

  • Topic 10B: Authentication

  • Topic 10C: Data Encryption

  • Topic 10D: Protect Network Traffic with IP Security (IPsec)

  • Topic 10E: Internet Security

  • Topic 10F: Local Security

  • Topic 10G: Common Threats

  • Topic 10H: Threat Mitigation Techniques

  • Topic 10I: Intrusion Detection and Prevention

  • Topic 10J: Educate Users


    • Lesson 11: Remote Networking
  • Topic 11A: Remote Network Architectures

  • Topic 11B: Remote Access Networking Implementations

  • Topic 11C: Virtual Private Networking

  • Topic 11D: Remote Control Computing


    • Lesson 12: Disaster Recovery
  • Topic 12A: Examine Configuration Management Documentation

  • Topic 12B: Plan for Disaster Recovery

  • Topic 12C: Fault Tolerance Methods

  • Topic 12D: Data Backup


    • Lesson 13: Network Data Storage
  • Topic 13A: Enterprise Data Storage

  • Topic 13B: Network-Attached Storage (NAS)

  • Topic 13C: Storage Area Network (SAN) Implementations

  • Topic 13D: Clustering


    • Lesson 14: Network Operating Systems
  • Topic 14A: UNIX and Linux Operating Systems

  • Topic 14B: Apple Mac OS X

  • Topic 14C: Microsoft Operating Systems

  • Topic 14D: Novell Open Enterprise Server


    • Lesson 15: Network Management
  • Topic 15A: Monitoring Tools

  • Topic 15B: Network Baselining

  • Topic 15C: Network Optimization


    • Lesson 16: Network Troubleshooting
  • Topic 16A: Troubleshooting Models

  • Topic 16B: TCP/IP Troubleshooting Utilities

  • Topic 16C: Hardware Troubleshooting Tools

  • Topic 16D: Common Connectivity Issues
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