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New Horizons Computer Learning Center presents

Network+ Certification (Fourth Edition) 2009 Objectives On-Site Training

This on-site training class is also available as Public Schedule Seminar.

In this course students learn skills that help prepare for the CompTIA Network+ certification, 2005 objectives (exam N10-003)

Course Description/Agenda

Overview :
In this course students will identify and describe all the major networking technologies, systems, and skill in use in modern PC-based computer networks, and learn information to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ (2009 Objectives) cert exam (N10-004).

Objective :
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - identify the basic components of network theory. - identify the major network communications methods. - identify network data delivery methods. - list and describe network media and hardware components. - identify the major types of network implementations. - identify the components of a TCP/IP network implementation. - identify the major services deployed on TCP/IP networks. - identify the components of a LAN implementation. - identify the components of a WAN implementation. - identify major issues and technologies in network security. - identify the components of a remote network implementation. - identify major issues and technologies in disaster recovery. - identify major data storage technologies and implementations. - identify the primary network operating systems. - explore tools, methods, and techniques used in managing a network. - describe how to troubleshoot network issues.

At Course Completion:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - Identify the basic components of network theory. - Identify the major network communications methods. - Identify network data delivery methods. - List and describe network media and hardware components. - Identify the major types of network implementations. - Identify the components of a TCP/IP network implementation. - Identify the major services deployed on TCP/IP networks. - Identify characteristics of a variety of network protocols. - Identify the components of a LAN implementation. - Identify the components of a WAN implementation. - Identify major issues and technologies in network security. - Identify the components of a remote network implementation. - Identify major issues and technologies in disaster recovery. - Identify major data storage technologies and implementations. - Identify the primary network operating systems. - Identify major issues, models, tools, and techniques in network troubleshooting.

Prerequisite(s) or equivalent knowledge:

A+ Certification (2006 Objectives)

Windows 2000 - Level 1

Windows 98 - Level 1

Suggested Next Steps:

2272 Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional

5117 Installing, Configuring, Troubleshooting, and Maintaining Windows Vista®

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Security+ Certification (2008 Objectives)

Lesson 1: Network Theory

Networking Terminology
Network Building Blocks
Standard Network Models
Physical Network Topologies
Logical Network Topologies
Network Categories

Lesson 2: Network Communications Methods

Transmission Methods
Media Access Methods
Signaling Methods

Lesson 3: Network Data Delivery

Data Addressing and Delivery
Delivery Techniques

Lesson 4: Network Media and Hardware

Bounded Network Media
Unbounded Network Media
Noise Control
Network Connectivity Devices
Wiring Distribution Components

Lesson 5: Network Implementations

The OSI Model
Ethernet Networks
Token Ring Networks
Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) Networks
Wireless Technologies and Standards

Lesson 6: Networking with TCP/IP

Families of Protocols
The TCP/IP Protocol
IP Address Basics
Custom IP Addresses
The IP Version 6 Protocol
The TCP/IP Protocol Suite

Lesson 7: TCP/IP Services

IP Address Assignment Methods
Host Name Resolution
TCP/IP Utilities
TCP/IP Upper-Layer Services
TCP/IP Interoperability Services

Lesson 8: Local Area Network Infrastructure

Bridges and Switches
IP Routing
Static IP Routing
Dynamic IP Routing
Control Data Movement with Filters and VLANs

Lesson 9: WAN Infrastructure

WAN Switching Technologies
WAN Transmission Technologies
WAN Connectivity Methods
Voice Over Data Systems

Lesson 10: Network Security

Computer Security Basics
Authentication
Data Encryption
Protect Network Traffic with IP Security (IPsec)
Internet Security
Local Security
Common Threats
Threat Mitigation Techniques
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Educate Users

Lesson 11: Remote Networking

Remote Network Architectures
Remote Access Networking Implementations
Virtual Private Networking
Remote Control Computing

Lesson 12: Disaster Recovery

Examine Conf

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