Course Description 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 Who Should 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. Prerequisites: Introduction to Information Technology (compTIA Strata IT Fundamentals) or equivalent experience/knowledge Course Outline: Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class. Lessons Lessons 1: Network Overview Defining a Network Reasons to Use a Network Network Components End Devices Operating Systems Network Infrastructure Network Types Network Services Lessons 2: Network Functions and Standards Generic Network Functions Standards Organizations Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Common WAN Serial Interface Standards Internet Organizations Internet Standards Process 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 Lessons 3: Local Signaling Media Serial Cabling Specifications Media Interface Specifications DCE and DTE Specifications Twisted-Pair Cabling Specifications Cable Runs Seven Keys to Successful UTP Wiring Fiber Optic Cabling Systems Fiber Optic Cabling Types Wireless Networking Systems Wireless Network Preparation Lessons 4: Ethernet Network Overview Network Interface Cards MAC Addresses NIC Drivers CSMA/CD Operation Ethernet Collision Domain Ethernet Connectivity Standards 10 Mbps Ethernet Connectivity Options 100 Mbps Ethernet Connectivity Options Gigabit Ethernet Overview 10 Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity Options Ethernet Version II Frame Structure Ethernet Type Field IEEE 802.3 with 802.2 Frame Format Captured Frame Displayed by a Protocol Analyzer 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 Lessons 5: Switching Switching Overview Current Switch Installations Switch Operation Overview The Learning Process The Flooding Process The Forwarding and Filtering Process Switch Loop Problems Switch Configuration Port Security Spanning Tree Algorithm Overview STA Root Switch Election STA Path Selection Spanning Tree Timers STA Self-Healing Ability VLAN Overview VLAN Configuration VLAN Operation VLANs on Multiple Switches Switch Troubleshooting Lessons 6: Logical Addressing Logical Address Overview Binary Numbering Converting Binary to Decimal Converting Decimal to Binary Conversion Practice Dotted Decimal Notation Logical Address Types Class-Based Addressing Network-Specific Addresses Reserved Addresses Private Addresses Network Masking Classless Addressing Lessons 7: Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Address Resolution Overview ARP Process ARP Messages ARP Cache ARP Command Gratuitous ARP Proxy ARP ARP Restrictions Lessons 8: Subnetting Subnetting Overview Communication Between Hosts IP Address and Mask Subnetting Basics Subnet Rules Subnetting Decisions Four Key Addresses Case Study Onageristic Analysis Inc. Masking for Subnets Masking for Interfaces Headquarters Addressing East Addressing West Addressing WAN Addressing Lessons 9: Routing Routing Overview Logical Segmentation Static Links vs. Dynamic Routing Router Configuration Overview Routing Protocols Routing Metrics Routing Protocol Operation Routing Information Protocol RIP Routing Tables Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Lessons 10: WAN Overview WAN Overview Telecommunications Infrastructure Connection Types: PVC and SVC WAN Technologies WAN Circuit-Switching Wide Area Transmission Rates SONET Leased Lines WAN Packet-Switching Packet-Switching Networks Metro/Carrier Ethernet X.25 Overview Frame Relay Overview Lessons 11: Network Layer Processes Network Layer Processes Overview Logical Addressing Network Loop Handling Routing Decision-Making Path Control Multicast Management Communication Flexibility Multiplexing Data Length Management Quality of Service Data Receipt Verification Diagnostics Logical Error Reporting Lessons 12: Session Handling Session Handling Overview Process Identification Application Port Numbering Temporary Ports Port Address Translation Connectionless Functions Connectionless Support Connection-Based Functions Connection Handshake Connection Shutdown Lessons 13: Supporting Processes Supporting Processes Overview Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Four-Step IP Addressing Process Domain Name System (DNS) Top-Level Domains Country Domains Dynamic DNS ICMP Overview The ping Command Variation Reports Lessons 14: NetBIOS and NetBEUI A Historical Perspective What is NetBIOS? NetBIOS Services NetBIOS vs. NetBEUI NetBIOS over TCP/IP Server Message Block SMB Security NetBIOS Limitations The net Commands The nbtstat Command Lessons 15: Security Network Security Overview Network Security Assessment Attack Types Hackers and Attackers Authentication Encryption Intrusion Detection Systems Content Filtering Firewalls Personal Firewalls Packet Filters Proxy Servers Stateful Inspection Firewalls Security Levels Single-Layer Protection Double-Layer Protection Triple-Layer Protection Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) Develop a Security Plan Vulnerability Assessment Lessons 16: User and Manager Processes User and Manager Processes Overview Terminal Emulation File Transfer Connection-Based File Transfer Connectionless File Transfer E-Mail Sending E-Mail Retrieving E-Mail Web Browsing Uniform Resource Locator Network Management Lessons 17: Wireless LANs Wireless LAN Overview Wireless LAN Components Wireless Design Issues Wireless LAN Standards IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g Wireless Security Basic Security Steps Wired Equivalent Privacy Wi-Fi Protected Access Non-Standard Solutions Lessons 18. Instant Messaging Instant Messaging Overview Integrated Communications Presence Awareness Security Issues Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act Standards SIMPLE XMPP Lessons 19. Networking Advances Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) IPv6 Addressing Internet2 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 Instant Messaging Lab 18: Leading Edge Processes Preparing for Voice over IP Placing a Call Watching the Call Process Price: $2,995.00 Duration: 5 days Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm Contact: Cari Jones, Corporate Account Manager Email: CariJ@fmctraining.com Phone: 407-354-4866 FUTURE MEDIA CONCEPTS, INC., the nation's premier digital media training center, provides manufacturer-authorized training in all areas of digital media including digital video and film editing, web design and development, sound design, DVD authoring, 3D animation, motion graphics, desktop publishing, architectural and mechanical design and Mac IT. 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