Networking Fundamentals Course
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Course DescriptionThis course covers the fundamentals of local area networking, defining networks with the OSI Model and understanding wired and wireless networks. In addition it includes understanding Internet Protocol, implementing TCP/IP and working with networking services. You will better understand wide area networks along with defining network infrastructures and network security.
This course leads to the Microsoft Technology Associate Certification (a new entry level credential that validates fundamental technology knowledge among students seeking to build a career in technology). This will also serve as a stepping stone to the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exams. |
£795.00 2 day course Scheduled Dates: 07 June 2012 05 July 2012 06 August 2012 10 September 2012 15 October 2012 19 November 2012 |
Course pre-requisites:
Topics covered on the 2 day Networking Fundamentals course
Understanding Local Area Networking
- Examining Local Area Networks, Devices and Data transfer
- Defining a Lan
- Identifying Types of LANS
- Getting to Know Perimeter Networks
- Identifying Network Topologies and Standards
- Identifying Network Topologies
- Defining Ethernet Standards
- Identifying the differences between Client/Server and Peer to Peer Distributed Networks
Defining Networks with the OSI Model
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Understanding OSI Basics
- Defining the Layers in the OSI Model
- Defining The Communications Subnetwork
- Defining the Upper OSI Layers
- Reviewing the OSI Layers
- Defining the TCP/IP Model
Understanding Wired and Wireless Networks
- Recognising Wired Networks and Media Types
- Identifying and Working with Twisted Pair cables
- Identifying and Working with Fiber Optic Cable
- Comprehending Wireless Networks
- Identifying Wireless Devices
- Identifying Wireless Networking Standards
Understanding Internet Protocol
- Working with IPv4
- Categorising IPv4 Addresses
- Default Gateways and DNS Servers
- Defining Advanced IPv4 Concepts
- Defining Classless Inter-Domain Routing ( CIDR)
- Working with IPv6
- Understanding IPv6
- Configuring IPv6
Implementing TCP/IP in the Command-Line
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Using Basic TCP/IP Commands
- Working with the Command Prompt
- Working with Ipconfig and ping
- Working with Advanced TCP/IP Commands
Working with Networking Services
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Setting up Common Networking Services
- Working with DHCP
- Working with Terminal Services
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Defining More Networking Services
- Defining RRAS
- Defining IPsec
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Defining Name Resolution Techniques
- Defining DNS
- Defining WINS
Understanding Wide Area Networks
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Understanding Routing
- Identifying Static and Dynamic Routing
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Defining Common WAN Technologies and Connections
- Defining Packet Switching
- Defining T Carriers
- Defining Other Wan Technologies and Internet Connectivity
Defining Network Infrastructures and Network Security
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Understanding Networks Outside the Lan
- Defining the Internet
- Defining Intranets and Extranets
- Understanding VPNS
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Understanding Security Devices and Zones
- Defining Firewalls and Other Perimeter Security Devices
- Redefining the DMZ
Course Classification:
Technical Training Course
This is an instructor led training course taught in a classroom based environment.
Course Fee = £795.00 (excl.VAT)
Scheduled course dates
07 June 2012 to 08 June 2012
05 July 2012 to 06 July 2012
06 August 2012 to 07 August 2012
10 September 2012 to 11 September 2012
15 October 2012 to 16 October 2012
19 November 2012 to 20 November 2012
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