Networking Essentials

Overview/Description
To describe the basic infrastructure of networks, including the client/server model and network protocols, and the fundamentals of Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs)

Target Audience
Students wishing to acquire the fundamental skills required to embark on careers as e-business IT professionals and students preparing for the CompTIA certification exam IK0-002: i-Net+

Prerequisites
A basic knowledge of computer hardware and software; a knowledge of advanced Internet concepts

Expected Duration
275 Minutes

Objectives:

Networking Essentials

  • describe the different kinds of networks.
  • describe the client/server model.
  • outline the different network topologies.
  • discuss the factors that affect network implementation.
  • identify the major network operating systems, namely Microsoft Windows NT, Novell NetWare, and UNIX, and their respective clients.
  • describe the OSI model and its elements and explain packets and how they are created.
  • differentiate between protocols that reside at the different layers of the OSI model.
  • explain why protocols are combined and demonstrate how to bind protocols to a network interface.
  • define and discuss different network models.
  • describe the components of a typical network.
  • identify and describe some of the devices used to connect different computer networks.
  • identify the differences between common transmission media.
  • understand how to choose network components for a specific network.
  • describe data transmission types.
  • identify and resolve some of the problems arising from network construction in an enterprise environment.
  • describe the features of various LAN types.
  • discuss different WAN technologies.
  • describe the positioning of devices in a network.


    • Course Number: 31843_eng