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By
the end of Module 1 - Introduction to Networks, you will be able
to:
- Explore the trends and history of networks
- Select
and use proper terminology in describing a network
- Describe the different roles of the computer in a network
- Identify the major types of networks
- Evaluate professional certifications to acquire new skills
At
the end of Module 2 - Key Components of a Network, you will be able
to:
- Recognize the difference between de facto and du jure standards
- Describe the network standards organizations
- Distinguish among the levels of the OSI reference model
- Identify and explain network protocols
- Realize the benefits and limitations of frame types
- Explore the concepts of network topology further.
At
the end of Module 3 - Using Network Media Transmissions , you will
be able to:
- Describe the various kinds of network media including coaxial,
twisted pair and fiber-optic cables
- Determine the limitations of cabling and identify special devices
that extend data transmissions
- Define technical terms related to network cabling such as plenum,
crosstalk and attenuation
- Identify types of wireless media and their related components
- Explore trends in wireless networking.
At
the end of Module 4 - Identifying Basic Equipment in Networks, you
will be able to:
- Describe the
process of installing and configuring a Network Adapter Card.
- Explain
the role of driver software for Network Interface Cards.
- Identify equipment that will help extend and connect networks.
- Describe the type of network equipment that connects dissimilar
networks.
- Access networks through telephone lines using a modem .
At
the end of Module 5 - Network Design and Topology, you will be able
to:
- Describe the
basic concepts associated with Wide Area Networks
- Identify WAN transmission methods like ISDN, frame relay, FDDI,
ATM and SONET
- Explain remote access through DUN and RAS
- Describe IP addressing in a TCP/IP environment
At
the end of Module 6 - Determining Network Types, you will be able
to:
- Describe the
difference between Peer-to-Peer Model and Client/Server Model
- Identify different types of Specialized Servers
- Identify components of network operations
- Formulate a network plan and objective
At
the end of Module 7 - Connectivity in Mixed Environments, you will
be able to:
- Describe features common to Windows NT Server software and the
domain-networking model
- Identify features common to Novell NetWare operating system and
necessary components needed to plan for installation
- Discuss features common to the Unix operating system and explain
the differences between different versions
- Identify the services and protocols needed to connect different
operating systems
At
the end of Module 8 - Planning Network Support and Administration,
you will be able to:
- Manage user accounts in a network environment
- Create a plan for network security
- Identify aspects of network monitoring
- Understand the importance of documenting a network
At
the end of Module 9 - Network Problems and Troubleshooting, you
will be able to:
- Describe the steps to effective troubleshooting methods
- Identify software and hardware tools used to diagnose problems
- Utilize network monitoring techniques
At
the end of Module 10 - Internet Concepts and Networking Review,
you will be able to:
- List common services of the Internet Describe what makes up the
URL of an Internet Address
- Identify Internet ISPs and services
- Explain new LAN technologies being implemented for networks of
the future
- Thoroughly review concepts learned in previous modules
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