NETPLUS1 - Network+ Professional
| Categories |
Certification Training |
| Duration |
7 days (52 hours) |
| Pre-requisites |
APLUS1 - A+ Computer Service Technician or equivalent experience is recommended. |
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| Courseware |
NETPLUS1-MH (800 pages) |
| Price |
$2080 |
| Notes |
Network+ Certification is a CompTIA vendor neutral certification that measures the technical knowledge of networking professionals with 18 - 24 months experience in the IT industry. Earning the Network+ certification means that the candidate possesses the knowledge needed to configure and install the TCP/IP client.
Network+ Student Kit includes: Student Manual, Test Study Guide/Test Prep CD ROM
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The Blue Star Learning Network+/Data Communications and CompTIA Network+ courses are a strong foundation for anyone involved in Communications and Information Technology. This course covers
· Networking Fundamentals
· Building Networks with the OSI Model
· Hardware concepts including Physical Topologies and Cabling
· Ethernet and Modern Ethernet Networks
· Non-Ethernet Networks including Token Ring
· Network Interface Cards, and Modems
· Structured Cabling
· Planning Physical Network Construction
· TCP/IP including TCP/IP utilities and troubleshooting
· Protocols including IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, ATM, Frame Relay
· Network Operating Systems
· Sharing and Securing Resources
· Understand Large TCP/IP Networks including NAT, Routing, DHCP, WINS, DNS
· Remote Connectivity
· Network and Threat Protection
· Interconnecting Network Operating Systems.
The CompTIA Network+ certification is the worldwide standard of competency for professionals with nine months experience in network support or administration.
The Network+ certification validates technical competency in networking administration and support. Those holding Network+ certification demonstrate critical knowledge of media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation and network support. This certification is geared toward those with nine months field experience in network administration and support.
Network+ along with A+ is accepted as an elective requirement towards Microsoft's MCSA certification.
"[The instructor] is a very knowlegable person in this field. There is not a question that I asked that he didn't have an answer for, or the resource to find it.." -- Steven H. from San Diego, CA
"All my personal questions were answered from all of the levels of what a network is all about. Great speaker!...ease of instruction is good because his knowledge is business related as well as personal. Thank you!." -- Mary T K. from San Diego, CA
"Excellent! Great class. [The instructor] makes sure you understand the material presented,taught at an excellent pace, never hurried.." -- gloria b. from San Diego, CA
"It was well organized. I will reccomend it to my co-workers. [The instructor was] very knowledgable and excellent attitude.." -- Arturo L. from San Diego, CA
"To take this course. [The instructor] did an excellent job with the presentation.." -- Darryl K. from San Diego, CA
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Network Fundamentals
Historical/Conceptual
Understanding Networking
Test Specific
What to Share
Network+ All-in-One Certification Exam Guide
Servers and Clients
Making Shared Resources Useable
The Goal of Networking
Chapter 3 Building a Network with OSI
Historical/Conceptual
Test Specific
Let’s Get Physical
The OSI Seven-Layer Model
Chapter 4 Hardware Concepts
Historical/Conceptual Topology
Test Specific
Hybrid Topologies
Networking Industry Standards—IEEE
Chapter 5 Ethernet Basics
Historical/Conceptual
Ethernet or IEEE 802.3?
How Ethernet Works
Test Specific
CSMA/CD, or Who Gets to Send the Next Packet?
Termination
Ethernet Cabling Systems
Chapter 6 Modern Ethernet
Historical/Conceptual
Test Specific
What Is a Star Bus Topology?
10BaseT
10BaseFL
How Big Can an Ethernet Network Be? The 5-4-3 Rule
High-Speed Ethernet
1000BaseT
Conclusion
Chapter 7 Non-Ethernet Networks
Historical/Conceptual
Token Ring
Test Specific
Logical Ring Topology
Physical Star
ARCNET
LocalTalk
FDDI and ATM
Wireless
Don’t Be an Ethernet Snob!
Chapter 8 Network Interface Cards
Historical/Conceptual
Knowing Your NICs
Test Specific
Installing NICs
Do You See the Light?
Buying NICs
Direct Cable Connections
Connectors
Chapter 9 Structured Cabling
Historical/Conceptual
Cable Basics—It All Starts with a Star
Test Specific
Beyond Network+
Beyond the Basic Star
Installer? No. Informed Consumer? Yes!
Chapter 10 Dealing with the Physical
Historical/Conceptual
Installing Physical Networks
Test Specific
Diagnostics and Repair of Physical Cabling
Toners
Chapter 11 Protocols
Historical/Conceptual
Test Specific
NetBEUI
IPX/SPX
TCP/IP
AppleTalk
DLC
Dealing with Protocols
Installing Network Protocols
Troubleshooting Network Protocols
Chapter 12 TCP/IP
Historical/Conceptual
The History of TCP/IP
Test Specific
What Is TCP/IP?
IPv6
Chapter 13 Network Operating Systems
Historical/Conceptual
Network Operating System Features
Test Specific
The Major Network Operating Systems
Conclusion
Chapter 14 Resources
Naming
Historical/Conceptual
Test Specific
Permissions
Sharing Resources
Accessing Shared Resources
Chapter 15 Going Large with TCP/IP
Historical/Conceptual
DNS
DHCP
WINS
Diagnosing TCP/IP Networks
Chapter 16 TCP/IP and the Internet
Test Specific
What on Earth Is a Router, Anyway?
How Routers Work
Static Routes
Dynamic Routing
NATs
Proxy Server
The Web
E-mail
FTP
Telnet
Online Gaming
Chapter 17 Remote Connectivity
Local vs. Remote
LAN Connections
WAN Connections
The Protocols
Remote Access
Chapter 18 Protecting Your Network
Historical/Conceptual
Defining Network Threats
Test Specific
Protecting from Internal Threats
Protecting a Network from External Threats
Implementing External Network Security
Chapter 19 Interconnecting Network Operating Systems
Historical/Conceptual
Test Specific
What Are We Interconnecting?
Connecting to Windows 9x Systems
Connecting to Windows NT/2000 Systems
Windows Rulz!
Connecting to NetWare
Connecting to Macintosh
Connecting to Linux
When All Else Fails, Terminal Emulate!
Chapter 20 The Perfect Server
Historical/Conceptual
Test Specific
Connecting to a Network
Protection of Data
Speed
Reliability
Chapter 21 Zen and the Art of Network Support
Test Specific
Troubleshooting Tools
The Troubleshooting Process
Troubleshooting Scenarios
Troubleshooting Is Fun!
Glossary