Time:  40 Hours

 

Prerequisite:  

 

Student should have basic understanding of Computer System.

 

Course overview:

 

This course is an introduction to the world of networking personal computers. It focuses on configuring, managing, and troubleshooting elements of the basic network infrastructure.

 

Course Content:

 

• Identify basic networking concepts, including how a network works. Content should include network access, protocol, network interface cards, full duplex, cabling twisted pair, coaxial, fiber optic.
• Identify procedures for swapping and configuring network interface cards.
• Identify the ramifications of repairs on the network. Content should include reduced bandwidth, loss of data, network slowdown.
• Identify the networking capabilities of DOS and Windows including procedures for connecting to the network. Identify concepts and capabilities relating to the Internet and basic procedures for setting up a system for Internet access. Content should include TCP/IP, E-mail, html, http, ftp, domain names (Web sites), ISP, and dial-up access.

• Summarize the basics of networking fundamentals, including technologies, devices and protocols

o Basics of configuring IP addressing and TCP/IP properties (DHCP, DNS)
o Bandwidth and latency
o Status indicators
o Protocols (TCP/IP, NETBIOS)
o Full-duplex, half-duplex
o Basics of workgroups and domains
o Common ports: HTTP, FTP, POP, SMTP, TELNET, HTTPS
o LAN / WAN
o Hub, switch and router
o Identify Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
o Basics class identification

 

• Categorize network cables and connectors and their implementations

o Cables
o Plenum / PVC
o  UTP (e.g. CAT3, CAT5 / 5e, CAT6)
o  STP
o  Fiber
o  Coaxial cable

 

o Connectors

 o RJ45
 o RJ11

 

• Compare and contrast the different network types

•  Broadband

•  DSL

•  Cable

•  Satellite

 

• Linux System Administration

 

• Installing a Linux operating system and configuring peripherals

• Performing and modifying startup and shutdown processes

• Setting up and maintaining basic networking

• Populating the system with users and groups

• Setting specific file permissions on directories and regular files

• Performing maintenance on file systems

• Managing running processes

• Automating daily tasks

• Performing backups and restoration of files

• Troubleshooting system problems

• Analyzing and taking measures to increase system performance

• Working with the X Windows interface

• Configuring networked file systems

• Deploying a working Web server configuration

• Sharing files with a Windows SMB protocol

• Configuring DHCP services

• Configuring DNS services

• Implementing security measures

 

• Shell Programming

 

• Active Directory Administration

 

Windows server 2008 R2 environments. Students will also be able to:

• Describe the features and functionality of Active Directory Domain Services.

• Perform secure and efficient administration of Active Directory.

• Manage users and service accounts.

• Manage groups.

• Manage computer accounts.

• Implement a Group Policy infrastructure.

• Manage User Desktops with Group Policy.

• Manage enterprise security and configuration by using Group Policy settings.

• Secure administration.

• Improve the security of authentication in an AD DS Domain.

• Configure Domain Name System.

• Administer AD DS domain controllers.

• Manage sites and Active Directory Replication.

• Monitor, maintain and back up directory Service to ensure Directory Service continuity.

• Manage multiple domains and forests.

 

 

 

Special notes:

 

• On-site training is also available for customers who prefer to bring a ITEXPS Instructor to their own facilities. For additional information about on-site classes, including facility requirements, contact ITEXPS

 

 

Theory, Labs, and Reference Materials: