Networking Fundamentals Training Class

Lesson 1: Introduction to Networking

Networks Defined
Networking Evolution
Mainframes
Client/Server Model
Web-based Networking
Networking Categories
Network Topologies
Network Operating Systems
Novell NetWare
Microsoft Windows NT/2000
UNIX

Lesson 2: Networking Protocols

The Need for Protocols
OSI Reference Model
Packets
OSI/RM Protocol Examples
Major Networking Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, and AppleTalk, Data Link Control (DLC), Systems Network Architecture (SNA)
Choosing and Combining Protocols

Lesson 3: LANs and WANs

Basics of LANs and WANs
Local Area Networks (LANs)
Wide Area Networks (WANs)
Network Access Points (NAPs)
Common Network Components
Transmission Media and Types
IEEE LAN Standards
Additional LAN Standards
WAN Standards
T-Carrier and E-Carrier Systems

Lesson 4: TCP/IP Architecture and Internet Addressing

Introduction to TCP/IP
Internet Architecture
Requests for Comments (RFCs)
Internet Protocols
Demultiplexing
Introduction to Routing
Routing Protocols
Port Numbers
Internet Addressing
Internet Address Classes
IP Addressing Rules
Reserved IP Addressing
Subnet Masks
Normal TCP/IP Desktop Configurations
Diagnostic Tools for Internet Troubleshooting

Lesson 5: Internetworking Servers

The Role of Servers
Internetworking Servers
File and Print Servers
HTTP Server Essentials
Proxy, Caching, Mirrored, Mail, Mailing List, Media, DNS, FTP, News, Certificate, Directory, Catalog, and Transaction Servers
The Internet Daemon: inetd
Mirrored Servers
Choosing the Ideal Server
Popular Server Products

Lesson 6: Server-side Scripting and Database Connectivity

Introduction to Scripting
Client-side and Server-side Scripting
HTTP Gateways
HTML Forms and Form Processing
Common Gateway Interface (CGI)
CGI Alternatives: Server Programming Interfaces, Scripting Solutions, and Java Servlets
Databases, Database Connectivity and Connectivity Implementations

Lesson 7: Network Security Essentials

Reasons for Security
Defining Security and Assets
Security Threats and Attacks
Viruses and the Hacker Process
Defeating Attacks
Auditing
Intrusion-Detection Software
Authentication
Encryption
Country-Specific Encryption Standards
Network-level Protocols and Encryption
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
Digital Certificates
Firewalls, Packet Filters, Proxy Servers, and Firewall Topology
Firewall Summary