Novell 3003: Fundamentals of Networking
Course
length: 5.0 day(s)
Certification: CompTIA’s Network+ certification examination.
Course Description
You will explore basic
knowledge about the components of a computer, network components,
topologies, standards, and protocols. You will also examine different
operating systems, remote access, security, wide area networks, and how to
provide network support.
Target Student:
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Has CompTIA A+
certification or equivalent knowledge and experience.
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Wants to prepare for
CompTIA’s Network+ certification examination.
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Needs to acquire the
basics needed prior to taking Foundations of Novell Networking: NetWare
6.5 (course 3016).
Prerequisites: Before taking this course, students should have an
understanding of the following:
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CompTIA A+
principles (basic computing knowledge).
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Performing file
management tasks such as creating, deleting, and moving files and
directories.
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Performing tasks
such as using a word processor or a web browser.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Describe the Fundamentals of Networking
Objective 1 Identify the
Elements of a Network
Objective 2 Identify
Types of Network Services
Objective 3 Identify
Network Types
Objective 4 Identify the
Types of Computing Models
Objective 5
Differentiate Between Client/Server and Peer-to-Peer Computing
Lesson 2: Describe Network Standards
Objective 1 Describe the
Open System Interconnection (OSI) Model
Objective 2 Identify the
Features of IEEE 802.x Series Standards
Objective 3 Choose an
Appropriate Standard for a Network Design
Lesson 3: Select Network Media and Topology
Objective 1 Select an
Appropriate Network Medium
Objective 2 Select
Appropriate Network Hardware
Objective 3 Select an
Appropriate Network Topology
Lesson 4: Describe the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Objective 1 Identify the
Department of Defense (DoD) Model
Objective 2 Explain the
Functions of Internet Layer Protocols
Objective 3 Explain the
Functions of Address Resolution Protocols
Objective 4 Explain the
Functions of Host-to-Host Layer Protocols
Objective 5 Explain the
Functions of a Port
Objective 6 Explain the
Functions of Process/Application Layer Protocols
Objective 7 Describe
Routing and the Functions of Routing Protocols
Lesson 5: Describe IP Addressing
Objective 1 Describe the
Structure of an IP Address
Objective 2 Identify the
Address Classes in the IP Addressing Scheme
Objective 3 Obtain a
Registered IP Address
Objective 4 Identify IP
Addressing Methods
Objective 5 Obtain a
Registered Domain Name
Objective 6 Create
Subnets
Objective 7 Identify
Methods for Resolving Host Names to IP Addresses
Objective 8 Describe
Network Address Translation (NAT)
Lesson 6: Describe Network Protocols
Objective 1 Describe the
Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange (IPX/SPX) Suite
Objective 2 Describe the
NetBIOS Extended User Interface (NetBEUI) Protocol
Objective 3 Describe the
AppleTalk Protocol Suite
Lesson 7: Describe How to Implement Remote Access
Objective 1 Identify the
Features of a Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) Network
Objective 2 Identify the
Features of a Wide Area Network (WAN)
Objective 3 Identify WAN
Transmission Technologies
Lesson 8: Describe How to Implement Data Security
Objective 1 Identify
Data Security Issues
Objective 2 Identify the
Methods for Implementing Security
Objective 3 Describe
Authentication Protocols
Objective 4 Describe
Security Protocols
Objective 5 Use Network
Address Translation to Provide Data Security
Objective 6 Identify the
Benefits of a Virtual LAN (VLAN) .
Lesson 9: Describe and Configure Operating Systems
Objective 1 Describe
Common Operating Systems Functioning as Servers
Objective 2 Configure a
Client to Connect to Servers
Objective 3 Configure
Network Settings for a Microsoft Windows XP Professional Client.
Lesson 10: Identify Network Security Methods
Objective 1 Identify the
Role of a Proxy Server
Objective 2 Identify the
Role of a Firewall
Objective 3 Identify
Security Options for Network Shares.
Lesson 11: Provide
Network Support
Objective 1 Identify the
Fault Tolerance Measures for Data on a Network
Objective 2 Identify the
Disaster Recovery Measures for Data on a Network
Objective 3 Identify the
Benefits of Network Attached Storage (NAS) Devices
Lesson 12: Configure and
Troubleshoot a Wireless Network
Objective 1 Identify the
Types of Wireless Technologies
Objective 2 Identify the
General Characteristics of a Wireless Network
Objective 3 Secure a
Wireless Network
Objective 4 Troubleshoot
a Wireless Network
Lesson 13: Troubleshoot
Network Problems
Objective 1 Identify the
Appropriate Tool to Complete a Wiring Task
Objective 2 Interpret
Visual Indicators to Identify Problems on a Network
Objective 3 Identify the
TCP/IP Utilities Used for Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Problems
Objective 4 Identify the
Impact of Adding, Removing, and Modifying TCP/IP Services
Objective 5 Describe the
8-Step Troubleshooting Model
Objective 6 Resolve
Common Network Failures that Occur on Small Networks
Objective 7 Troubleshoot
Common Problems on a Network that Uses the Bus Topology
Objective 8 Troubleshoot
Common Problems on a Network that Uses the Star Topology
Objective 9 Troubleshoot
Common Problems on a Network that Uses the Token Ring Topology
Objective 10
Troubleshoot Client Connectivity Problems
Objective 11
Troubleshoot Media-Related Problems
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