Course Overview

Section 1 - Basic Network Concepts

Network Terminology

Physical Network Topologies

Types of Servers

Review

Section 2 - Network Media

Copper Cabling

Wiring Distribution

Fiber Optics

Network Interface Cards and MAC Addresses

LAN Technologies

Review

Section 3 - Wireless Networking

Configuring a Secure Wireless Router

Review

Section 4 - Network Management

The OSI Model

Network Configuration Management

Review

Section 5 - Network Infrastructure

Overview of OSI Model, Hubs and Bridges

Switches and Routers

Specialized Network Devices

Review

Section 6 - TCP/IP Protocol Suite

Identify Protocols and Services

Identifying IP Addresses

Managing IP Addresses

Subnetting

Classless Inter-Domain Routing

Name Resolution Services

Using Command Line Utilities

Review

Section 7 - Routing Protocols and Tables

Older Technologies

Filtering, Physical Segmentation and VLAN Protocols

Section 8 - WAN Transmission Technologies

Remote Connectivity

Voice Over Data

Tunnel Technology

Review

Section 9 - Network Security

Virus Types and Protection

Restricting Access to Resources

Authentication Protocols

Review

Section 10 - Troubleshooting and Optimization

Troubleshooting Models and Procedure

Network Support Tools and Server Performance

Additional Troubleshooting Tips

Network Tools and Diagnostic Utilities

High Availability Fault Tolerant Solutions

Review

Demos and Labs

Identify the Local MAC Address

Identify a Remote MAC Address

Use the Ping Command

Use the Tracert Command

Use the ARP Utility

Use the Netstat Utility

Use the Nbtstat Utility

Use the Ipconfig Command

Assign a Static Configuration

Course Summary