Course Overview |
This course will introduce students to networking, including network standards, network communications, working with TCP/IP, network devices, wide area networks, remote access, network security, building highly available and scalable networks, and maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting. |
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Course Objectives |
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Course Learning Outcomes |
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CompTIA Certification |
Security + |
Associate Level |
Contents |
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Module 1Module 2Module 3Module 4 |
Introduction Introduction to Networking Network Standards Network Communications Working with TCP/IP Network Devices Wide Area Networks Remote Access Network Security Building Highly Available and Scalable Networks Maintenance, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Conclusion |
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Course Learning Syllabus |
Topics Covered Introduction Lecturer Introduction Importance of this course What you will learn in this course Introduction to Networking Topic A: Networking Fundamentals What is a Network? Network Building Blocks Types of Networks Host Requirements Numbering Systems Demo - Working with Numbering Systems Communication Types Communication Concepts Other Communication Methods Topic B: Network Models and Topologies Networking Models Workgroup vs. Domain Network Topologies Physical Bus Physical Star Physical Ring Physical Mesh Demo - Identifying Network Topology Logical Topologies Wireless Topologies Topic C: Network Components and Services Network Components and Services Topic D: Becoming a Network Professional Technical Challenges Knowledge Specialization Developing Soft Skills Achieving the Certification Planning for Certification Review Network Standards Topic A: Introducing Networking Standards What is a Standard? Why Use Standards? Standards Organizations Topic B: Open Interconnection Systems / Reference Model What is OSI/RM Upper Layers Lower Layers Topic C: IEEE Network Standards IEEE Networking Standards Ethernet Ethernet Frames MAC Addresses Access Methods 10Base Standards Demo - Ethernet Standards Review Network Communications Topic A: Fundamentals of Network Transmission Transmission Methods Network Performance Factors Serial vs. Parallel Baseband vs. Broadband Data Access Methods Communication Domains Data Access Methods (Cont.) Digital Signals Units of Measurement Topic B: Copper Media Transmission Media Twisted Pair Cabling Cable Media Categories Twisted Pair Connectors Copper Media Types Wiring Differences Coaxial Cabling Demo - Media Types Topic C: Optical Media Fiber Optic Cabling Connection Options Fiber Optic Connectors Demo - Optical Cables and Connectors Topic D: Specialty Cables and Connectors Specialty Connectors and Cabling Media Converters Topic E: LAN Infrastructure Wiring Demarcation Point Other LAN Components Wiring Individual Workstations Connecting Cables Punchdown Blocks Topic F: Wireless Networking Introduction to Wireless LANs Wireless Networking Fundamentals Types of Wireless Wireless Networking Components Demo - Configuring an Access Point Wireless Modes Wireless Devices Wireless Networking Standards 802.11 Standards Enhancing Wireless Performance Wired Equivalent Privacy Wi-Fi Protected Access 802.1x Demo - Examining Wireless Security Planning Wireless Networks Choosing Antennas Antenna Types Wireless Channels Site Surveys Other Considerations Review Working with TCP/IP Topic A: Understanding TCP/IP Overview of TCP/IP TCP/IP Layers Core Protocols Transport Protocols Transmission Control Protocol User Datagram Protocol What is a Socket? Internet Layer Core Internet Layer Protocols IP Datagrams Application Layer Application Layer Protocols Well Known Ports Topic B: Working with IPv4 Addresses Introduction to IP Addresses Subnet Masks Demo - Working with Binary IP Addresses IPv4 Address Rules Valid Masks Default Gateway Demo - Configuring IP Addresses Address Categories Public vs. Private Addresses Classful Addressing Classless Addressing Demo - CIDR Notation Create IPv4 Subnets Simple Subnetting Complex Subnetting Demo - Creating Subnets Topic C: Working With IPv6 Addresses Introduction to IPv6 IPv6 Advantages IPv6 Addresses IPv6 Addressing Global Unicast Unique Local Unicast Link Local Address Special Addresses Autoconfiguration in IPv6 Demo - Viewing and Configuring IPV6 Topic D: Assigning Addresses with DHCP Introducing DHCP DHCP Leases Lease Renewal DHCP Server Placement DHCP Implementations DHCP Servers Topic E: Resolving Names Using DNS What is Name Resolution Types of Names Introduction to DNS DNS Components Resource Records DNS Zones and Domains Name Resolution Process Types of Queries Review Network Devices Topic A: Introduction to Network Devices Common Network Devices Device Capabilities OSI / RM Layers and Devices Topic B: Physical Layer Devices Introduction to Physical Devices Network Interface Cards Repeaters Repeater Types Hubs Topic C: Data Link Layer Devices Data Link Filtering What is a Bridge? Network Switches Introduction to the Layer 2 Switch Switch Categories Switch Characteristics Power Over Ethernet Virtual Capabilities Virtual LAN (VLAN) Initial Switch Configuration Interface Configuration Introduction to STP STP Port States RSTP Differences Understanding Trunking Trunking Protocols Additional Management for Switches Topic D: Network Layer Devices The Layer 3 Job Routing Tables Demo - Reading a Routing Table Network Segmentation Benefits Hardware vs. Software Routers Static vs. Dynamic Routing Routing Protocols Dynamic Routing What is a Metric? Distance Vector vs. Link State Path Vector Interior Routing Protocols Exterior Routing Protocols Routing Problems Router Redundancy Topic E: Additional Network Devices Additional Network Devices Load Balancers Traffic Shapers Review Wide Area Networks Topic A: WAN Fundamentals What is a Wide Area Network (WAN)? WAN Options WAN Categories Topic B: Wired WAN Connections Public Switched Telephone Network Integrated Services Digital Network Digital Subscriber Line Cable Modems MPLS ATM Frame Relay Leased Lines Metropolitan Ethernet Topic C: Wireless WAN Connections Satellite WANs Wireless Local Loop WiMAX Cellular Connections GSM vs. CDMA 3G Technologies 4G Technology Topic D: Fiber WAN Connections Fiber WAN Connections OC Levels Demo - Choosing a WAN Provider Review Remote Access Topic A: Introduction to Remote Networking Introduction to Remote Networking Remote Node Remote Desktop Control Remote Control Concepts Demo - Configuring Remote Control Topic B: Authenticating Remote Connections Understanding Authentication Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) CHAP and MS-CHAP EAP and Other Authentication Protocols RADIUS TACACS+ Topic C: Understanding Virtual Private Networks What is a VPN? VPN Tunnel Types What is Encapsulation? VPN Components Encryption Types VPN Concentrators VPN Protocols Demo - Create and Configure a VPN Review Network Security Topic A: Network Security Fundamentals Introduction to Network Security The CIA Triad Network Threats Network Vulnerabilities Understanding Risk What is AAAA? Cryptography Algorithms and Keys Digital Signatures Best Practices for Permissions Best Practices for Employees Topic B: Planning for Network Security Planning for Network Security Types of Threats Threat-Vulnerability Pairs Identifying Vulnerabilities Types of Vulnerabilities Mitigating Risks User Awareness Understanding Compliance Business Continuity Change Management Network Documentation Topic C: Identifying Threats and Vulnerabilities Threat Categories Introduction to Software Attacks Malicious Code Attacks Types of Malicious Code Network Threats Port Scanning and Eavesdropping IP Spoofing Denial of Service (DoS) Man-in-the-Middle Attacks Human Attacks Wireless Vulnerabilities and Threats Topic D: Protecting the Network Protecting the Network Implementing Physical Protection Physical Security Options Demo - Examining Physical Security Devices Anti-Malware Demo - Anti-malware Options Network Hardening Securing Network Communications Introduction to Firewalls Types of Firewalls Demo - Using Firewalls Authentication Authentication Factors Network Access Control Review Building Highly Available and Scalable Networks Topic A: Maintaining Business Continuity Maintaining Business Continuity Understanding High Availability High Availability Options Disaster Recovery Monitoring Network Devices Patch Management Topic B: Virtualization and Cloud Computing What is Virtualization? Virtualization Benefits Virtualization and Cloud Computing Virtual Machine Hosts Virtualization Components The Importance of Storage Storage Options Storage Area Networks Virtual Devices and Networks What is Cloud Computing? The Cloud Advantage Cloud Models Cloud Services Models Demo - Working in the Cloud Topic C: Unified Communications Unified Communications Unified Communication Components Unified Communication Technologies Review Maintenance, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Topic A: Network Safety Fundamentals The Importance of Safety Electrical Safety Static Electricity Preventing Static Electricity Fire Suppression Systems Topic B: Network Operations Implementing Network Policies Topic C: Maintaining and Monitoring Networks Types of Monitoring Performance Baselines Monitoring Tools Network Monitoring Tools Introduction to Network Tools Analyzing Traffic Environmental Monitoring Using SYSLOG Using SIEM Using SNMP SNMP Components SNMP Packet Types Monitoring Operating Systems Using Task Manager Using Event Viewer Maintaining and Monitoring Networks Using Performance Monitor Additional Monitoring Types Introduction to Patch Management Operating System Updates Updating Windows Systems Managing Network Devices Topic D: Troubleshooting Methodology Introduction to Troubleshooting Identifying the Issue Establish a Theory of Probable Cause Create an Action Plan Putting it All Together Topic E: Troubleshooting Tools Hardware Troubleshooting Tools Network Tool Kit Software Toolkits OS Troubleshooting Tools Demo - OS Troubleshooting Tools Topic F: Troubleshooting Network Issues Introduction to Wireless Issues Wireless Signal Issues Troubleshooting Hardware and Configuration Wireless Security Issues Troubleshooting Wired Connectivity Issues Troubleshooting Fiber Cable Issues Troubleshooting Network Service Issues Troubleshooting Security Issues Review |
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