Network+ Certification (Second Edition) Training Class

Lesson 1: Basic Network Knowledge

Network Definitions
Network Models
Connectivity
Network Addressing
Signaling Concepts

Lesson 2: Network Connectivity

The Data Package
Establishing a Connection
Reliable Delivery
Network Connectivity
Noise Control
Building Codes
Connection Devices
Design Challenge

Lesson 3: Advanced Network Theory

The OSI Model
Ethernet
Network Resources
Token Ring/IEEE 802.5
FDDI
Wireless Networking

Lesson 4: Common Network Protocols

Families of Protocols
NetBEUI
Bridges and Switches
The TCP/IP Protocol
Building a TCP/IP Network
The TCP/IP Suite

Lesson 5: TCP/IP Services

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS Name Resolution
NetBIOS Support
SNMP
TCP/IP Utilities
Upper Layer Services: FTP

Lesson 6: Alternate Network Protocols

Introduction to IPX/SPX
AppleTalk
Introduction to Apple Open Transport
Introduction to IPv6

Lesson 7: Network LAN Infrastructure

Implement LAN Protocols on a Network
IP Routing
IP Routing Tables
Router Discovery Protocols
Data Movement in a Routed Network
Virtual LANs (VLANs)

Lesson 8: Network WAN Infrastructure

The WAN Environment
WAN Transmission Technologies
WAN Connectivity Devices
Voice Over Data Services

Lesson 9: Remote Networking

Remote Networking
Remote Access Protocols
VPN Technologies

Lesson 10: Network Security

Introduction to Network Security
Virus Protection
Local Security
Network Access
Internet Security

Lesson 11: Disaster Recovery

The Need for Disaster Recovery
Disaster Recovery Plan
Data Backups
Fault Tolerance

Lesson 12: Advanced Data Storage Techniques

Enterprise Data Storage
Clustering
Network Attached Storage
Storage Area Networks

Lesson 13: Network Troubleshooting

Using a Systematic Approach to Troubleshooting
Network Support Tools: Utilities
The Network Baseline

Lesson 14: Network Operating Systems

Novell NetWare
Microsoft BackOffice
Linux History and Operation
Macintosh