| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Network Concepts |
Introduction.
Includes fundamental concepts and vocabulary. |
| Design Essentials |
Design concepts.
Introduction to network topologies and cabling components. Constructing a network layout. |
| Media |
Network media.
Primary cable types with a brief wireless networking overview . |
Network Adapters |
Network Interface Cards (NICs).
The interface between the network media and the computing device. Issues covered here include the PC Buss and the principles of NIC configuration. |
| Concepts/Models |
Models
The concept of a layer model is critical to any understanding of network operation. This unit presents the International Standards Organization (ISO) seven layer Open System Interconnect (OSI) Model. Learn it. Know it. |
| Communications and Protocols |
Packets and Protocols
How data is put on and taken off the network media. |
| Network Architectures |
Network Architecture.
Major architectures: Ethernet, Token Ring, and FDDI. Also includes other architectures such as Appletalk and ARCNet. |
| Network Operations |
The network as a system.
Services that a network needs to provide. Issues dealing with Network Operating Systems (NOSs). |
| Complex Networks |
Multivendor networks.
Complex environments issues with particular emphasis on Novell/NT integration. |
| Network Administration |
Prominent network administration issues.
Including creating/managing accounts for users and groups, managing network performance, implementing and maintaining security. |
| Wide Area Networks |
Connecting geographically separated networks.
Issues include public lines and devices used to facilitate data communications. |
| WAN Links | This unit continues on with issues associated with creating Wide Area Networks (WANs) by joining separate LANs. |
| Network Management |
Network Management Issues
Problem prevention. Troubleshooting. |
