This 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.
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Learning Objectives
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 course will prepare delegates for the MTA 98-372 exam. This will also serve as a stepping stone to the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exams.
Pre-Requisites
None
Course Content
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
- 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
- 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
- Setting up Common Networking Services:-
- Working with DHCP
- Working with Terminal Services
- Defining More Networking Services:-
- Defining RRAS
- Defining IPsec
- Defining Name Resolution Techniques:-
- Defining DNS
- Defining WINS
Understanding Wide Area Networks
- Understanding Routing:-
- Identifying Static and Dynamic Routing
- 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
- Understanding Networks Outside the Lan:-
- Defining the Internet
- Defining Intranets and Extranets
- Understanding VPNS
- Understanding Security Devices and Zones:-
- Defining Firewalls and Other Perimeter Security Devices
- Redefining the DMZ
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