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Network+ Certification Course
This course teaches you the fundamentals of networking. Through hands-on training, you will learn the vendor-independent networking skills and concepts required for networking professionals employed at business and government organizations, channel partners, and information technology companies. This course will provide participants with a strong foundation in PC-based network features, benefits, cost concerns, performance issues, and troubleshooting.

Overview of the Internet:
Internet Basics; Evolution of the Internet; How the Internet Works; Client/Server Model on the Internet; Connecting to the Internet; Internet Protocols; Domain Name System (DNS); The Business of Domain Names; Uniform Resource Locators (URLs); Intranets and Extranets
Introduction to Networking:
Networking Overview; Networking Evolution; Mainframes; Client/Server Model; Web-based Networking; Networking Categories; Networking Topologies; Network Operating Systems; Novell NetWare; Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000; UNIX
Networking Protocols:
Basics of Networking Protocols; OSI/RM; Packets; Application, Transport & Network Protocols; Major Networking Protocols; TCP/IP; IPX/SPX; NetBEUI; AppleTalk; Data Link Control (DLC); Systems Network Architecture (SNA); Choosing & Combining Protocols; Directory Services
Network Devices:
Networking Systems Overview; Local Area Networks; Wide Area Networks; Network Access Points (NAP); Common Network Componentry; Common Peripheral Ports; Transmission Media; Environmental Factors
Connecting Your Network:
Overview of Network Standards; Transmission Types; IEEE LAN Standards; Additional LAN Standards; Configuring Your Network Interface Card; Interrupt Requests (IRQ), I/Q Address, & DMA; WAN Methods; T-Carrier System; E-Carrier System; SONET/SDH
TCP/IP Architecture:
Overview of TCP/IP; TCP/IP & Interoperability; The Internet Architecture; Requests for Comments(RFCs); Internet Protocols; De-multiplexing; Port Numbers
Internet Addressing:
Basic of Internet Addressing; Internet Addressing; Internet Address Classes; IP Addressing Rules; Reserved IP Addressing; Subnetworks; Custom Subnet Masks; IP Address Conservation; Normal TCP/IP Configuration Parameters
Routing:
Routing Overview; Introduction to Routing; Routing Process; Static vs. Dynamic Routing; Routing & Packets; Routing Protocols; Routing Information Protocol (RIP); Open Shortest Path First (OSPF); Exterior Gateway Protocol (EGP); Border Gateway Protocol (BGP); Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR)
TCP/IP Utilities:
Overview of TCP/IP Utilities; Useful Network Files; Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP); General Network Commands; Name and Address Commands
Internetworking Servers:
Overview of Network Services; Internetworking Servers; File & Print Servers; HTTP Server Essentials; Proxy Servers; Mail Servers; Mailing List Servers; Media Servers; DNS Servers; FTP Servers; News Servers; Certificate Servers; Directory Servers; Transaction Servers; The Internet Daemon: inetd; Choosing the Ideal Server; Determining Company Needs & Abilities; Determining Product Advantages & Disadvantages; Popular Server Products
Name Resolution:
Overview of Name Resolution; Hosts File; Domain Name System (DNS); DNS Server Types; DNS Hierarchy Example; DNS Records; Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND); Implementing DNS; Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)
Address and Parameter Allocation for TCP/IP Hosts:
Address & Parameter Allocation; BOOTstrap Protocol; Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol; DHCP Implementation
Remote Connectivity:
Basics of Remote Connectivity; Types of Remote Connectivity; Remote Access Servers; Dial-up Protocols; Common Methods for Accessing a Remote Access Server; Remote Access Server Software; Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
User Management:
Overview of User Communication; Security Models & Authentication; Peer-level Access; User-level Access; Creating User Accounts; Permissions; Universal Permissions; Windows 2000, UNIX, and Novell Permissions; Additional Logon Account Terms; Administrative Privilege; Standard Password Practices; Network Security Policies; Standard Operating Procedures
Network Printing:
Overview of Network Printing; Network Printing; Flow of a Print Task; Configuring a Network Printer; Client Configuration; Using Forms; Separator Pages; Printing Tools; Printer Administration
Data Protection:
Importance of Data Protection; Establishing a Baseline; Fault Tolerance; Other Types of Data Protection; Planning a Backup Strategy; Disaster Recovery
Network Security Essentials:
Importance of Security; Defining Security; Defining Assets; Security Threats; Types of Attacks; Viruses; The Robert Morris Internet Worm; The Hacker Process; Defeating Attacks; Security Standards; Key Security Organizations; Auditing Phases; Securing a Server
Enterprise Networking Security – Encryption and Firewalls:
Overview of Secure Communication; The Internet: An Open Network; Encryption; Country-Specific Encryption Standards; Applied Encryption; Network-level Protocols and Encryption; Creating an SSL Session: The Server-Side View; Firewalls; Packet Filters; Proxy Servers; Network Address Translation (NAT); Firewall Topology; Firewall Summary
Maintaining Your Network:
Maintenance Overview; Version Control; Moving or Changing Equipment; Patches and Fixes; Supporting your Network
Troubleshooting the Network and Diagnostic Tools:
Troubleshooting Overview; Analyzing the Scope of the Problem; Applying Troubleshooting Methods; Troubleshooting Name Resolution; Using Troubleshooting Indicators; Using Troubleshooting Tools