• Describe the purpose of networking protocols and networking in general
• Identify features of various network operating systems and the clients used to access them.
• Describe the OSI networking model and its relationship to networking components.
• Describe the network components relating to the Physical layer of the OSI model.
• Describe the function of the Data Link layer of the OSI model.
• Explain how data is transmitted over a network.
• Describe the function of the Network layer of the OSI model.
• Describe the function of the Transport layer of the OSI model.
• Describe the function of the Session layer of the OSI model.
• Explain the fundamental concepts of the TCP/IP protocol suite.
• Explain the use of TCP/IP addresses and subnets.
• Access and use a TCP/IP network.
• Describe the requirements for remote network access.
• Explain the need for and ways to implement network security and fault tolerance.
• Describe the types of information that need to be gathered prior to installing or updating a network operating system.
• Explain ways to monitor and manage a network.
• Describe a systematic approach for troubleshooting network problems.

Course Outline

• Basic Network Knowledge
• Network and Internetwork Concepts
• Network Topologies
• Networking Strategies
• Servers and Clients
• Network Operating System Basics
• Network Clients
• Directory Services
• Introduction to the OSI Model
• Introduction to the OSI Model
• Families of Protocols
• The Physical Media
• Data-transmission Media
• Unbounded Media
• Signaling
• Signal Transmissions
• The Data Link Layer
• Data Link Layer Considerations
• Media Access Control (MAC) and Logical Link Control (LLC)
• IEEE 802 Specifications
• Data Transmission
• Introduction to Network Connection Devices
• Network Adapters
• Putting Data on the Cable
• Network Topologies
• Bridges
• The Network Layer
• Addresses
• Internet work Connection Devices
• Routers
• The Transport Layer
• Transport Layer Addressing Issues
• The Transport Layer Segmenting Process
• Transport Layer Connection Services
• The Session Layer
• Dialog Control Modes
• Managing the Session
• TCP/IP Fundamentals
• What is TCP/IP?
• The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
• IP Addressing, Subnetting and Supernetting
• IP Addressing
• Interior Gateway Protocols
• Introduction to Subnetting
• Supernetting
• Accessing and Using a TCP/IP Network
• Configuring Clients for TCP/IP Networks
• TCP/IP Suite Utilities
• Using TCP/IP Suite Utilities to Check Network Connectivity
• Remote Access Protocols
• Remote Access Protocols
• Examining Remote Connection Options
• Dial-up Networking
• Network Security and Fault Tolerance
• Security Models
• Password Security
• Data Encryption
• Firewalls and Proxy Servers
• System Fault Tolerance
• Backing Up Data
• Preparing for Network Installation
• Planning and Gathering Information
• Environmental Issues
• Networking Components and Connectors
• Compatibility Issues
• Maintaining the Network
• Network Documentation
• Backup Strategies
• Virus Protection
• Patches and other Software Updates
• Troubleshooting the Network
• Exploring Troubleshooting Models
• Identifying Troubleshooting Tools

• Interview questions and answers discussion
• Written test
• Oral presentation test