Network + Exam Certification

Preface


Lesson 1 Introducing Basic Networking.


Defining Types of Networks. Introducing Network Topologies. Defining Network Layout. Introducing Network Security. Examining Common Peripherals and Ports.



Lesson 2 Identifying Major Network Operating Systems.


Introducing Peer-to-Peer Operating Systems. Introducing Server Based Operating Systems. Introducing Non-Windows Servers.



Lesson 3 Examining Network Media, Connectors, and Access Methods.


Introducing Data Transmission and Signaling. Comparing Transmission Techniques. Examining LAN Media. Examining Network Connectors. Introducing Access Methods. Introducing Token Ring. Introducing FDDI.



Lesson 4 Exploring Protocols.


Examining Connection-Oriented and Connectionless Protocols. Introducing the OSI Model. Examining the OSI Model.



Lesson 5 Introducing Network Interface Cards.


Examining Network Interface Cards. Examining Bus Architectures. Understanding System Resources. Installing and Configuring the NIC.



Lesson 6 Introducing Wide Area Networks.


Introducing WAN Connections. Introducing. Introducing Packet Transmission. Introducing Frame Relay. Introducing Asynchronous Transfer Mode. Introducing Synchronous Optical Network.



Lesson 7 Introducing Bridging, Routing, and Switching.


Introducing Hubs and Repeaters. Introducing Wireless Access Points. Introducing Bridges. Introducing Switches. Introducing Gateways. Introducing Routers. Introducing Path Determination. Introducing Switching.



Lesson 8 Exploring TCP/IP Fundamentals.


Introducing Transmission Control Protocol. Introducing DNS. Introducing WINS. Introducing IP Address Resolution. Examining IP Addressing. Exploring Subnetting. Understanding Firewalls and Proxy Servers.



Lesson 9 Exploring Protocols and Utilities.


Examining Network Protocols. Utilizing TCP/IP Utilities. Understanding Terminal Emulation.



Lesson 10 Introducing Remote Connectivity.


Examining the Public Switched Telephone Network. Introducing Modems. Exploring Integrated Services Digital Network. Exploring Internet Access Facilities and Protocols. Exploring Remote Service Protocols. Examining Virtual Private Networks.



Lesson 11 Introducing Network Administration.


Introducing Windows NT Workstation Administration. Introducing Shares and NTFS Permissions. Introducing Netware Configuration and Administration. Examining Passwords. Examining Environmental Conditions. Understanding the Physical Aspects of Data Security. Understanding Network Security Fundamentals.



Lesson 12 Troubleshooting the Network.


Examining Troubleshooting Procedures. Introducing Problem Analysis in Troubleshooting. Utilizing Test Equipment and Troubleshooting Tools. Solving Troubleshooting Scenarios.



Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide to Troubleshooting Hardware.


Appendix B: Additional Review Quizzes.


Glossary.


Index.