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CompTIA Network+ Study Guide
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If you are a network system administrators who is preparing for the current CompTIA Network+ exam, this manual is for you. This course is based on Windows Server 2003 and covers the complete range of skills and concepts you need to master including basic networking concepts and configurations, working with network hardware, the OSI model, using TCP/IP for network configurations, basics of network operating systems, fault tolerance and backup issues, and how to troubleshoot hardware and software problems.
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This course is divided into twenty two units with hands-on exercises and section reviews. It should take the average student about four days to complete but because it is completely self-directed, you can take as long as you need to thoroughly learn the curriculum.Courseware Objectives
By taking this course, you will learn basic networking concepts such as network types, server types, network operating systems, topologies, and network design. You'll understand the significance of the OSI Model, its seven layers, and the services each layer provides.
You will learn about network adapter configurations, NDIS and ODI models, and troubleshooting network adapter problems. You'll also understand protocols and channel access methods, as well as transport, remote access, and security protocols.
The courseware covers network cabling, appropriate implementation techniques for a variety of cables and connectors, and discusses Ethernet, Token Ring, and other types of devices.
You'll learn about Internetworking, bridges, switches, routers, and routing protocols. You will also learn about POTS, ISDN, cable modems, xDSL, satellite, and wireless remote access methods. Other topics include the configuration of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 with a modem, and how to establish dial-up network connections with Windows XP and Windows Server2003.
The CompTIA Network+ study guide covers Remote Access Service and remote access clients, WAN connectivity, environmental factors that can affect computer networks, physical and logical indicators of network trouble, common network tools, and troubleshooting concepts. Finally, you will learn about the evolution and fundamentals of TCP/IP.Network+ Study Guide Contents
Unit 1 covers basic networking concepts
- Networking basics
- Server types
- Topologies
- Planning network designs
Unit 2 discusses the OSI Model
- Overview of the OSI model
Unit 3 covers network adapters
- Network adapter configurations
- Troubleshooting network adapters
Unit 4 discusses protocols
- An introduction to protocols
- Channel access methods
- Transport protocols
- Remote access protocols
- Security protocols
Unit 5 covers network cabling and devices
- Network communication methods
- Cables and connectors
- Coaxial and fiber optic cables
- Ethernet and Token Ring devices
Unit 6 discusses Internetworking components
- Internetworking overview
- Bridges, routers and switches
Unit 7 covers remote and WAN connectivity
- Remote connectivity
- Installing and configuring modems
- Remote Access Service and remote access clients
- WAN connectivity
Unit 8 goes over troubleshooting hardware components
- Troubleshooting basics
- Common network tools
- Science of troubleshooting
Unit 9 covers TCP/IP fundamentals
- Evolution of TCP/IP
- TCP/IP fundamentals
Unit 10 covers TCP/IP addressing and subnetting
- IP addressing
- Subnetting and special addressing
- TCP/IP installations and configurations
Unit 11 goes over name resolution
- HOSTS file and Domain Name System
- NetBIOS name resolution
Unit 12 covers firewalls and proxies
- Firewalls
- Proxy servers
Unit 13 covers troubleshooting network connectivity
- TCP/IP troubleshooting tools
- Telnet
- File Transfer Protocol
- Troubleshooting examples
Unit 14 covers identifying network operating system features
- Microsoft Windows
- Novell NetWare
- UNIX, Linux, and Mac OS X Server
- AppleShare IP
Unit 15 goes over network clients
- Network client review
Unit 16 discusses directory services
- Windows networking concepts
- Planning and implementing directory services
- Active Directory overview
- New Active Directory features in Windows Server 2003
- Windows NT domains
- Novell Directory Services and eDirectory
Unit 17 talks about resources in Windows networks
- How to create and manage Active Directory user accounts
- Group accounts
- NTFS file systems and permissions
- Using shared folders
- Printing concepts
Unit 18 goes over monitoring and troubleshooting Windows servers
- Server monitoring overview
- Using Event Viewer for troubleshooting
- Using the Performance console
Unit 19 goes over managing and troubleshooting resources in NetWare networks
- User and group management
- Rights and trustee assignments
- User account restrictions
- NDS and eDirectory context
- NetWare log files
- Working with monitoring and management tools
Unit 20 covers fault tolerance and disaster recovery
- System fault tolerance
- Replication
- Backup and UPS
Unit 21 discusses routine maintenance
- Updating NOS software
- Virus protection
Unit 22 goes over troubleshooting
- Assessing and responding to problems
- Troubleshooting procedures
- Troubleshooting scenarios
Appendix A goes over basic NetWare server installation
Appendix B covers installing Windows 2000 Server
Appendix C contains the certification exam objectives map