Network+( Network Technician)

                                                    Course Outline

 Week 1: -

 Knowledge of Networking Technology
 what is Network?
 Network Structure
 Which Topology is right for your Network?
 Operating Systems
 Network vs. Client Systems
 Novel Netware
 History of Netware
 Connecting on a Netware Network
 Taking a look at Netware
 NT Server
 NT Directory Services
 Connecting on an NT Network
 Unix
 Network Protocols
 Overview
 TCP/IP
 IPX/SPX
 NetBOUI
 Network Theory
 Basic Networking & OSI Model
 Layers
 Cable Media
 Overview
 Coaxial Cable
 Thicknet
 Thinnet
 Fiber Optic
 Twisted Pair
 Network Elements
 Cable Signaling
 Full Duplex VS Half
 NIC's
LAN & WAN
 Server
 Client/Server VS Peer-To-Peer

Week 2: -

 Physical Layer
 NIC
 IRQ
 Configuring Jumpers
 Drivers
 Installing a NIC
 NIC Diagnostic Tools
 Network Components
 Data Link Layer
 MAC Addresses
 Bridges
 Media Access & 802 Standards
 Network Layer
 Subnets
 Routers
 Routable Protocols & Configuration
 Transport Layer
 Name Resolution
 Connection Oriented vs. Connectionless
 Remote Connectivity
 Modem Connectivity
 Digital Connections
 Remote Access Server
 PPP
 Installing & Setting up a Modem
 Security Issues
 Creating a Security Model & Managing Accounts
 Managing Passwords
 Firewalls & Data Encryption

 Week 3: -

 Protocols
 TCP/IP History
 Internet Standards Process
 Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
 Internet Protocol (IP)
 Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
 User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
 Application Protocols
 SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
 Ports
 IP Addressing
 Network & Host
 Decimal to Binary Conversion
 Address Classes
 Address Guidelines
 Subnets & Name Resolution
 What is a Subnet
 Subnet Masks
 Default Gateway
 Name Resolution
 WINS Server
 TCP/IP Configuration
 Manually Configuring a Workstation to use TCP/IP
 Automatic Configuration
 TCP/IP Utilities
 IPCONFIG
 Ping
 Testing Microsoft TCP/IP with IPCONFIG & PING
 TRACERT
 NETSTAT &
 NBTSTAT
 TELNET

Week 4: -

 Standard Operating Procedures
 Overview
 Naming Conventions
 Password Conventions
 Protocol Standards & Configurations
 Environmental Factors
 Climate Control
 Power Conditions
 Error Messages
 Identifying Network Components
 Patch Panels
 UPS
 Peripherals & Common Mistakes
 Network Maintenance
 Patches & Upgrade
 Fault Tolerance
 Backups
 Virus Software
 Basic Troubleshooting
 Basic
 Troubleshooting the Network
 Operator Issues
 Joe's troubleshooting tips
 Physical & Logical Indicators of Trouble
 Overview
 Link Lights
 Common Symptoms & Solutions
 Tools