Network+ Certification (N+) (3 day version) UK Classes & Lessons (CompTIA Network+)

About this class

The CompTIA Network+ certification has become an international standard for network engineering. This course allows network support engineers to develop their skills and prepare for the Network+ examination. The Local Area Network (LAN) is the foundation of any corporate network and as such it should be considered a 'mission-critical' system. Many LAN problems can be avoided by a well-designed LAN implementation and successful management. This course covers all of the fundamental information and skills required to design, install and configure a basic LAN with TCP/IP addressing. Troubleshooting is a key element of any support role and various options and tools for problem determination and resolution are described and used within the course. In addition the course looks at more advanced topics, such as directories and data security.

Who will the lesson benefit?

LAN support or administration personnel wishing to implement and manage their network more effectively. The course also prepares delegates for the CompTIA Network+ examination.

What delegates will learn

Identify the functions of the OSI 7-Layer Model, associating networking functions and protocols within these layers
Describe the components of a network, identifying strengths and weaknesses of network types and configure network protocols
Outline the addressing and internetworking of the TCP/IP protocol suite, describe and configure basic IP functions and services
Troubleshoot IP, using in-built utilities
Describe the functions of Remote Access and configure dial-up connectivity, list and implement the main security features that will be required in a business network
Install a local area network, using TCP/IP, servers and clients
Formulate and test a troubleshooting methodology for a local area network, for both hardware, software and user faults

What prerequisites are required

Delegates must have a working knowledge of PCs and network clients, e. g. Windows 9x or NT Workstation. It is also required that all delegates have an appreciation of PC hardware configuration, including IRQs, etc, and a fundamental understanding of the function of a LAN. These requirements may be satisfied by attending an A+/PC Support or Networking with TCP/IP course.

Contents of this class

Basic Network Structure and Directories

Characteristics of networks
Network Topology Implementations

IEEE standards; Ethernet; Token-Ring; Segments and backbones; Routers, Brouters, Bridges

802. 3 Ethernet and 802. 5 Token-Ring
Features of Ethernet networks; CSMA/CD access mechanism; 802. 3 frame format; Token-Ring networks

FDDI

Fault-tolerant features; FDDI cabling specifications;
Fault Tolerance and High Availability Systems
Mirroring, Duplexing, Striping, Volumes + Tape backup

Network Components

Networking media and connectors
TCP/IP Fundamentals and Utilities
Addressing and subnetting; IP configuration, DHCP, DNS, WINS and host files; Utilities
Remote connectivity
PPP and SLIP; PPTP; Modems

Network Security

Security models; Access control; User rights; Standard password practices; Use of a firewall
Installation, Maintaining + Supporting a Network
Practical network installation; NOS installations; Vendor patches, fixes and upgrades; backup procedures and backup media storage; Anti-virus procedures

Troubleshooting a Network

Problem determination and resolution procedures; Error messages and diagnostics tools
Enterprise Networking
Introduction to WANs and WAN protocols
CompTIA Network+ Examination
Preparation for the Network+ examination