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Computer Networking Professional - Network +
CEN-103- General Syllabus

Certification Track:

Comptia Network+

Course Prerequisites:

Computer skills, including knowledge of a Windows environment, be able to type and use a mouse. 

Course Length:

4 Days

Course Objectives:

The OSI Model
Introduction to the OSI model

Network adapters
Network adapter configuration, The role of network adapter drivers, Troubleshooting network adapter problems

Network cabling
Networks and communication methods, Cables and connectors, Coaxial and fiber optic cables,

Topology and Physical Layout
Topologies, Introduction to repeaters, Channel access methods, Devices

Bridges, Routers, and Brouters
Internetworking, Introduction to bridges, Introduction to routers

Remote Connectivity
Introduction to remote connectivity, Installing and configuring a modem

Troubleshooting Hardware Components
Introduction to troubleshooting, Introduction to common network tools, The science of troubleshooting, Troubleshooting documentation, Troubleshooting tools

Protocols
Protocols, Transport protocols, Remote access protocols, Network names

TCP/IP Fundamentals
Evolution of TCP/IP, TCP/IP fundamentals, Addressing, TCP/IP installation and configuration

Subnetting and Routing
IP address, Routing and routers, Interior gateway protocols

Name Resolution
The HOSTS file, Domain Name System, NetBIOS, Introducing LMHOSTS, Introducing WINS,

Proxies and Firewalls
Firewalls, Proxy servers

Troubleshooting Tools
Troubleshooting tools, Telnet, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Troubleshooting examples

Introduction to Network Operating Systems
An introduction to networking operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Novell NetWare, UNIX

Network Clients
Network client review

Directory Services
Microsoft Windows, Novell NetWare

Administrative Utilities
Windows Server utilities, Novell NetWare administration

User Management Under Windows
User management, Group management, Account policies

User Management Under NetWare
User management, Group management, Rights and trustee assignments, User account restrictions

Accessing Resources on a Windows Server
Universal Naming Convention (UNC), The NTFS permission, The Share permission, Mapping network drives, Printing

Accessing Resources on a NetWare Server
NDS context, Drive Mapping, Printing

Optimizing and Maintaining a Windows Server
Monitoring and optimizing tools, Diagnostic tools, Troubleshooting with Performance Monitor

Optimizing and Maintaining a NetWare Server
NetWare log files, Using MONITOR.NLM, The VREPAIR utility, Protocol analyzers

Planning
Planning in network design, Security

Hardware Resources
Types of servers

Fault Tolerance
System fault tolerance, Replication, Backup and UPS

Routine Maintenance
Software patches and updates, Virus protection

Upgrades and Modifications
The basics of upgrading, Network clients, Network operating systems, Downgrading, Physical modifications

Troubleshooting
Assessing and responding to problems, Troubleshooting procedures, Troubleshooting resources, Troubleshooting scenarios

Student Labs

Student labs include hands on and observation of installation and configuration of a network.

Instructional Methods:

This course combines lecture, presentation, laboratory hands-on exercises, discussions and problem solving.  Assessments will be made by practical exercises and examinations/quizzes.

Resources: 

Textbooks, exercises and readings that accompany the text, web site resources, electronic mail mentoring opportunities and computer-based training materials.  Network+ practice testing software.  

Course Price:

$690.00
includes Computer Networking Professional, Network+ Certification Exams, practice testing software, 1 student textbook (678 pages), Network+ course card, book tote and class supplies a $350 value

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