Understanding Networking Fundamentals
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Who Needs to Attend
Anyone who wants to gain a solid networking foundation in a real-world, multi-vendor environment or wants to take the first step in preparing for a career as an IT professional.
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Build a foundation of networking knowledge in a real-world, multi-vendor environment.
A strong foundation of basic networking concepts is fundamental to a successful career in information technology, and in our popular Understanding Networking Fundamentals course, you'll gain those real-world, practical skills.
In this broad-based foundational course, you'll move step-by-step through the basics of data networking, practicing with leading-edge technologies from Cisco, Juniper, ADTRAN, HP, Dell, and Microsoft.
With a strong foundation and an understanding of basic network functions, standards, and protocols, you will be prepared to tackle advanced networking skills including TCP/IP, security, wireless integration, and Voice over IP.
What You'll Learn
- How switches and routers interconnect using equipment from multiple vendors
- IP addressing and how to create subnets
- How TCP/IP works and how to configure it on various devices
- Capture and view network traffic using a protocol analyzer
- Wireless network options available
- Basic security and firewall issues
- How Ethernet works and how all of the various forms can be connected
- Basics of layered network protocols
- Difference between logical and physical network segments
- Install Cat 5e UTP and fiber optic cables
- How VLANs function
- When and how to use NAT
- Function of various routing protocols such as RIP, IGRP, and OSPF
- An overview of WAN technologies
- Functions of NetBIOS and NetBEUI
- Benefits and issues of Instant Messaging
Course Outline
1. Network Overview
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Defining a Network
- Reasons to Use a Network
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Network Components
- End Devices
- Operating Systems
- Network Infrastructure
- Network Types
- Network Services
2. Network Functions and Standards
- Generic Network Functions
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Standards Organizations
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Common WAN Serial Interface Standards
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Internet Organizations
- Internet Standards Process
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OSI Model Overview
- Layer 1: Physical Layer
- Layer 2: Data Link Layer
- Layer 3: Network Layer
- Layer 4: Transport Layer
- Layer 5: Session Layer
- Layer 6: Presentation Layer
- Layer 7: Application Layer
- TCP/IP Model
3. Local Signaling Media
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Serial Cabling Specifications
- Media Interface Specifications
- DCE and DTE Specifications
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Twisted-Pair Cabling Specifications
- Cable Runs
- Seven Keys to Successful UTP Wiring
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Fiber Optic Cabling Systems
- Fiber Optic Cabling Types
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Wireless Networking Systems
- Wireless Network Preparation
4. Ethernet
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Network Overview
- Network Interface Cards
- MAC Addresses
- NIC Drivers
- CSMA/CD Operation
- Ethernet Collision Domain
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Ethernet Connectivity Standards
- 10 Mbps Ethernet Connectivity Options
- 100 Mbps Ethernet Connectivity Options
- Gigabit Ethernet Overview
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity Options
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Ethernet Version II Frame Structure
- Ethernet Type Field
- IEEE 802.3 with 802.2 Frame Format
- Captured Frame Displayed by a Protocol Analyzer
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Ethernet Equipment Overview
- Ethernet Ports and Connectors
- Half-Duplex and Full-Duplex Operation
- Ethernet Hubs
- Ethernet Switches
- Integrating 10, 100, and 1,000 Mbps and 10 Gbps Ethernet
- Ethernet Performance Issues
5. Switching
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Switching Overview
- Current Switch Installations
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Switch Operation Overview
- The Learning Process
- The Flooding Process
- The Forwarding and Filtering Process
- Switch Loop Problems
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Switch Configuration
- Port Security
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Spanning Tree Algorithm Overview
- STA Root Switch Election
- STA Path Selection
- Spanning Tree Timers
- STA Self-Healing Ability
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VLAN Overview
- VLAN Configuration
- VLAN Operation
- VLANs on Multiple Switches
- Switch Troubleshooting
6. Logical Addressing
- Logical Address Overview
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Binary Numbering
- Converting Binary to Decimal
- Converting Decimal to Binary
- Conversion Practice
- Dotted Decimal Notation
- Logical Address Types
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Class-Based Addressing
- Network-Specific Addresses
- Reserved Addresses
- Private Addresses
- Network Masking
- Classless Addressing
7. Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
- Address Resolution Overview
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ARP Process
- ARP Messages
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ARP Cache
- ARP Command
- Gratuitous ARP
- Proxy ARP
- ARP Restrictions
8. Subnetting
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Subnetting Overview
- Communication Between Hosts
- IP Address and Mask
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Subnetting Basics
- Subnet Rules
- Subnetting Decisions
- Four Key Addresses
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Case Study
- Onageristic Analysis Inc.
- Masking for Subnets
- Masking for Interfaces
- Headquarters Addressing
- East Addressing
- West Addressing
- WAN Addressing
9. Routing
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Routing Overview
- Logical Segmentation
- Static Links vs. Dynamic Routing
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Router Configuration Overview
- Routing Protocols
- Routing Metrics
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Routing Protocol Operation
- Routing Information Protocol
- RIP Routing Tables
- Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
- Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
- Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
10. WAN Overview
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WAN Overview
- Telecommunications Infrastructure
- Connection Types: PVC and SVC
- WAN Technologies
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WAN Circuit-Switching
- Wide Area Transmission Rates
- SONET
- Leased Lines
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WAN Packet-Switching
- Packet-Switching Networks
- Metro/Carrier Ethernet
- X.25 Overview
- Frame Relay Overview
11. Network Layer Processes
- Network Layer Processes Overview
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Logical Addressing
- Network Loop Handling
- Routing Decision-Making
- Path Control
- Multicast Management
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Communication Flexibility
- Multiplexing
- Data Length Management
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Quality of Service
- Data Receipt Verification
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Diagnostics
- Logical Error Reporting
12. Session Handling
- Session Handling Overview
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Process Identification
- Application Port Numbering
- Temporary Ports
- Port Address Translation
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Connectionless Functions
- Connectionless Support
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Connection-Based Functions
- Connection Handshake
- Connection Shutdown
13. Supporting Processes
- Supporting Processes Overview
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
- Four-Step IP Addressing Process
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Domain Name System (DNS)
- Top-Level Domains
- Country Domains
- Dynamic DNS
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ICMP Overview
- The ping Command
- Variation Reports
14. NetBIOS and NetBEUI
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A Historical Perspective
- What is NetBIOS?
- NetBIOS Services
- NetBIOS vs. NetBEUI
- NetBIOS over TCP/IP
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Server Message Block
- SMB Security
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NetBIOS Limitations
- The net Commands
- The nbtstat Command
15. Security
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Network Security Overview
- Network Security Assessment
- Attack Types
- Hackers and Attackers
- Authentication
- Encryption
- Intrusion Detection Systems
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Content Filtering
- Firewalls
- Personal Firewalls
- Packet Filters
- Proxy Servers
- Stateful Inspection Firewalls
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Security Levels
- Single-Layer Protection
- Double-Layer Protection
- Triple-Layer Protection
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
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Develop a Security Plan
- Vulnerability Assessment
16. User and Manager Processes
- User and Manager Processes Overview
- Terminal Emulation
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File Transfer
- Connection-Based File Transfer
- Connectionless File Transfer
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E-Mail
- Sending E-Mail
- Retrieving E-Mail
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Web Browsing
- Uniform Resource Locator
- Network Management
17. Wireless LANs
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Wireless LAN Overview
- Wireless LAN Components
- Wireless Design Issues
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Wireless LAN Standards
- IEEE 802.11a
- IEEE 802.11b
- IEEE 802.11g
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Wireless Security
- Basic Security Steps
- Wired Equivalent Privacy
- Wi-Fi Protected Access
- Non-Standard Solutions
18. Instant Messaging
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Instant Messaging Overview
- Integrated Communications
- Presence Awareness
- Security Issues
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act
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Standards
- SIMPLE
- XMPP
19. Networking Advances
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Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)
- IPv6 Addressing
- Internet2
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Voice over IP (VoIP)
- Uses for VoIP
- Why VoIP Instead of Traditional Voice?
- Wireless Broadband
- Video over IP
Labs
Lab 1: Network Equipment
- Identifying the Equipment
- Identifying the Cabling in the Classroom
- Identifying the Lab Configurations
Lab 2: Simple Networking with Ethernet
- Configuring your PC
- Cables Might Matter
- Connecting to the Hub
- Using netstat
Lab 3: Elementary Protocol Analysis
- The Protocol Analyzer
- Traffic Flow in a Hub Network
- Error Messages
Lab 4: Exploring Layer 2 Switching
- Using a Single Workgroup Switch
- Using Switches to Isolate Traffic Among Ports
- Viewing the Switch Forwarding Table
- Using Multiple Switches
- Controlling Traffic with the Spanning Tree Protocol
- Viewing Forwarding Tables from Other Vendors
Lab 5: Logical Addressing
- Identifying Classes of Addresses
- Identifying Public and Private Addresses
- Identifying Properly Formatted Masks
- Identifying Masks and Prefixes
- IP Network Address Selection
- Labeling an IP Network with Correct Addresses
Lab 6: Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Processing
- View the ARP Cache
- Verify the ARP Cache Entries for the Classroom
- View an ARP Exchange Using the Protocol Analyzer
Lab 7: Subnetting
- Selecting Masks for Various Problems
- Creating a Subnet Plan
- Labeling the Network Diagram
Lab 8: Routing
- Add Routers to the Networks
- Convert Your Workstation to DHCP for Address Assignment
- Workgroup 1 Router Information
- Workgroup 2 Router Information
- Configurations
Lab 9: IP Header Analysis
- IP Header Information
Lab 10: TCP Operation
- Viewing a TCP Session
- Locating and Documenting the Three-Step Startup Process
- Locating and Documenting the Application Login Process
- Locating and Documenting the Logout Process
- Locating and Documenting TCP Session Termination
Lab 11: DHCP Operation and Analysis
- Viewing the Result of DHCP Failure
- Viewing Your DHCP Configuration
- View a UDP Header
- View the Four-Step DHCP Process
Lab 12: DNS
- Querying a DNS Server with nslookup
- Viewing a DNS Request
- Viewing a DNS Response
Lab 13: ICMP
- Examining an Echo Request/Echo Response Message Pair
- Examining a Network Unreachable Message
Lab 14: Network Security
- Implementing the Windows XP Firewall Function
- Testing the Windows XP Firewall Function
- Viewing the Configuration of the Firewall Implementation in the Network
- Testing the Network Firewall Function
Lab 15: User Processes
- Viewing an SMTP Session
- Viewing a POP3 Session
Lab 16: Wireless Networking
- Setting Up a Wireless Connection
- Verifying Your New IP Address
- Determining Your Wireless Connectivity
Lab 17: Instant Messaging
- o Instant Messaging
Lab 18: Leading Edge Processes
- Preparing for Voice over IP
- Placing a Call
- Watching the Call Process
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Course Code: 3150
Registration Information
$2995 USD
5 Day Course
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| Online IT Library | $399 |
Resources
Assessments
Networking Fundamentals Preassessment
Case Studies
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