Hardware & Networking
Certification Course

Course Overview

1. Describe How A Network Works

* Describe The Purpose And Functions Of Various Network Devices
* Describe The Purpose And Functions Of Various Network Devices
* Select The Components Required To Meet A Network Specification
* Use The OSI And TCP/IP Models And Their Associated Protocols To Explain How Data Flows In A Network
* Describe Common Networked Applications Including Web Applications
* Describe The Purpose And Basic Operation Of The Protocols In The OSI And TCP Models
* Describe The Impact Of Applications (Voice Over IP And Video Over IP) On A Network
* Interpret Network Diagrams
* Determine The Path Between Two Hosts Across A Network
* Describe The Components Required For Network And Internet Communications
* Identify And Correct Common Network Problems At Layers 1, 2, 3 And 7 Using A Layered Model Approach
* Differentiate Between LAN/WAN Operation And Features

2. Configure, Verify And Troubleshoot A Switch With VLANs And Interswitch Communications

* Select The Appropriate Media, Cables, Ports, And Connectors To Connect Switches To Other Network Devices And Hosts
* Explain The Technology And Media Access Control Method For Ethernet Networks
* Explain Network Segmentation And Basic Traffic Management Concepts
* Explain Basic Switching Concepts And The Operation Of Cisco Switches
* Perform And Verify Initial Switch Configuration Tasks Including Remote Access Management
* Verify Network Status And Switch Operation Using Basic Utilities (Including: Ping, Traceroute, Telnet, SSH, Arp, Ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG Commands
* Identify, Prescribe, And Resolve Common Switched Network Media Issues, Configuration Issues, Auto Negotiation, And Switch Hardware Failures
* Describe Enhanced Switching Technologies (Including: VTP, RSTP, VLAN, PVSTP, 802.1q)
* Describe How VLANs Create Logically Separate Networks And The Need For Routing Between Them
* Configure, Verify, And Troubleshoot VLANs
* Configure, Verify, And Troubleshoot Trunking On Cisco Switches
* Configure, Verify, And Troubleshoot InterVLAN Routing
* Configure, Verify, And Troubleshoot VTP
* Configure, Verify, And Troubleshoot RSTP Operation
* Interpret The Output Of Various Show And Debug Commands To Verify The Operational Status Of A Cisco Switched Network.
* Implement Basic Switch Security (Including: Port Security, Trunk Access, Management Vlan Other Than Vlan1, Etc.)

3. Implement An IP Addressing Scheme And IP Services To Meet Network Requirements

* DHCP And DNS Operation On A Router.(Including: CLI/SDM)
* Implement Static And Dynamic Addressing Services For Hosts In A LAN Environment
Describe The Operation And Benefits Of Using Private And Public IP Addressing
* Explain The Operation And Benefits Of Using DHCP And DNS
* Configure, Verify And Troubleshoot * Calculate And Apply An Addressing Scheme Including VLSM IP Addressing Design To A Network
* Determine The Appropriate Classless Addressing Scheme Using VLSM And Summarization To Satisfy Addressing Requirements In A LAN/WAN Environment
* Describe The Technological Requirements For Running IPv6 In Conjunction With IPv4 (Including: Protocols, Dual Stack, Tunneling, Etc).
* Describe IPv6 Addresses
* Identify And Correct Common Problems Associated With IP Addressing And Host Configurations

4. Configure, Verify And Troubleshoot A Switch With VLANs And Interswitch Communications

* Describe Basic Routing Concepts (Including: Packet Forwarding, Router Lookup Process)
* Describe The Operation Of Cisco Routers (Including: Router Bootup Process, POST, Router Components)
* Select The Appropriate Media, Cables, Ports, And Connectors To Connect Routers To Other Network Devices And Hosts
* Configure, Verify, And Troubleshoot RIPv2
* Access And Utilize The Router To Set Basic Parameters.(Including: CLI/SDM)
* Connect, Configure, And Verify Operation Status Of A Device Interface
* Verify Device Configuration And Network Connectivity Using Ping, Traceroute, Telnet, SSH Or Other Utilities
* Perform And Verify Routing Configuration Tasks For A Static Or Default Route Given Specific Routing Requirements
* Manage IOS Configuration Files. (Including: Save, Edit, Upgrade, Restore)
* Manage Cisco IOS
* Compare And Contrast Methods Of Routing And Routing Protocols
* Configure, Verify, And Troubleshoot OSPF
* Configure, Verify, And Troubleshoot EIGRP
* Verify Network Connectivity (Including: Using Ping, Traceroute, And Telnet Or SSH)
* Troubleshoot Routing Issues
* Verify Router Hardware And Software Operation Using SHOW & DEBUG Commands.
* Implement Basic Router Security

5. Explain And Select The Appropriate Administrative Tasks Required For A WLAN

* Describe Standards Associated With Wireless Media (Including: IEEE WI-FI Alliance, ITU/FCC)
* Identify And Describe The Purpose Of The Components In A Small Wireless Network. (Including: SSID, BSS, ESS)
* Identify The Basic Parameters To Configure On A Wireless Network To Ensure That Devices Connect To The Correct Access Point
* Compare And Contrast Wireless Security Features And Capabilities Of WPA Security (Including: Open, WEP, WPA-1/2)
* Identify Common Issues With Implementing Wireless Networks. (Including: Interface, Miss Configuration)

6. Identify Security Threats To A Network And Describe General Methods To Mitigate Those Threats

* Describe Today’s Increasing Network Security Threats And Explain The Need To Implement A Comprehensive Security Policy To Mitigate The Threats
* Explain General Methods To Mitigate Common Security Threats To Network Devices, Hosts, And Applications
* Describe The Functions Of Common Security Appliances And Applications
* Describe Security Recommended Practices Including Initial Steps To Secure Network Devices

7. Implement, Verify, And Troubleshoot NAT And ACLs In A Medium-Size Enterprise Branch Office Network

* Describe The Purpose And Types Of ACLs
* Configure And Apply ACLs Based On Network Filtering Requirements.(Including: CLI/SDM)
* Configure And Apply An ACLs To Limit Telnet And SSH Access To The Router Using (Including: SDM/CLI)
* Verify And Monitor ACLs In A Network Environment
* Troubleshoot ACL Issues
* Explain The Basic Operation Of NAT
* Configure NAT For Given Network Requirements Using (Including: CLI/SDM)
* Troubleshoot NAT Issues

8. Implement And Verify WAN Links

* Describe Different Methods For Connecting To A WAN
* Configure And Verify A Basic WAN Serial Connection
* Configure And Verify Frame Relay On Cisco Routers
* Troubleshoot WAN Implementation Issues
* Describe VPN Technology (Including: Importance, Benefits, Role, Impact, Components)
* Configure And Verify A PPP Connection Between Cisco Routers

Course Overview

1. Managing And Maintaining A Microsoft Windows Server 2003

* Managing Users, Computers And Groups
* Configure Access To Shared Folders
* Managing And Maintaining A Server Environment
* Manage Software Update Infrastructure
* Monitor File And Print Servers
* Manage A Web Server Using IIS
* Manage Basic Disks And Dynamic Disks
* Install And Configure Server Hardware Devices
* Managing And Implementing Disaster Recovery
* Manage Backup Procedures And Recover From The Backup
* Recover From Server Hardware Failure

2. Implementing, Managing And Maintaining A Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

* Implementing, Managing And Maintaining IP Addressing
* Configure TCP/IP Addressing On A Server Computer Using DHCP
* Implementing, Managing And Maintaining Name Resolution Using DNS Server
* Implementing, Managing And Maintaining Routing And Remote Access
* Configure Remote Access Authentication Protocols
* Implement Secure Access Between Private Networks
* Manage Routing And Remote Access Routing Interfaces
* Maintaining A Network Infrastructure

3. Planning And Maintaining A Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

* Planning And Implementing Server Roles And Server Security
* Planning, Implementing And Maintaining A Network Infrastructure
* Planning, Implementing And Maintaining Routing And Remote Access
* Planning, Implementing And Maintaining Server Availability
* Planning And Maintaining Network Security
* Planning, Implementing And Maintaining Security Infrastructure

4. Planning, Implementing Ad Maintaining A Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

* Planning And Implementing An Active Directory Infrastructure
* Evaluate Network Traffic Considerations When Placing Global Catalog Servers
* Evaluate The Need To Enable Universal Group Caching
* Managing And Maintaining An Active Directory Infrastructure
* Planning And Implementing User, Computer And Group Strategies
* Plan A User Authentication Strategy
* Plan A Smart Card Authentication Strategy
* Plan An OU Structure
* Planning And Implementing Group Policy
* Managing And Maintaining Group Policy
* Troubleshoot The Application Of Group Policy Security Settings

5. Installing, Configuring And Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

* Installing Windows XP Professional
* Implementing And Conducting Administration Of Resources
* Manage And Troubleshoot Access To Shared Folders
* Connect To Local And Network Print Devices
* Implementing, Managing And Troubleshooting Hardware Devices And Drivers
* Monitoring And Optimizing System Performance And Reliability
* Configuring And Troubleshooting The Desktop Environment
* Implementing, Managing And Troubleshooting Network Protocols And Services
* Configuring, Managing And Troubleshooting Security
* Configure, Manage And Troubleshoot Internet Explorer Security Settings

6. Installing, Configuring And Administering Microsof Windows 2000 Professional

* Installing Windows 2000 Professional
* Implementing And Conducting Administration Of Resources
* Implementing, Managing And Troubleshooting Hardware Devices And Drivers
* Monitoring And Optimizing System Performance And Reliability
* Configuring And Troubleshooting The Desktop Environment
* Implementing, Managing And Troubleshooting Network Protocols And Services
* Implementing, Monitoring And Troubleshooting Security

7. Designing A Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory And Network Infrastructure

* Creating The Conceptual Design By Gathering And Analyzing Business And Technical Requirements
* Creating The Logical Design For An Active Directory Infrastructure
* Creating The Logical Design For A Network Services Infrastructure
* Creating The Physical Design For An Active Directory And Network Infrastructure
* Design A DNS Service Implementation
* Design A NetBIOS Name Resolution Strategy
* Design A Network And Routing Topology For A Company
* Design Internet Connectivity For A Company

8. Designing Security For A Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

* Creating The Conceptual Design For Network
* Infrastructure Security By Gathering And Analyzing Business And Technical Requirements
* Creating The Logical Design For Network Infrastructure Security
* Creating The Physical Design For Network Infrastructure Security
* Design A Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) That Uses Certificate Services
* Design Security For Network Management Design Security For Wireless Networks
* Design User Authentication For Internet Information Services (IIS)
* Design Security For Communication Between Networks
* Designing An Access Control Strategy For Data
* Creating The Physical Design For Client Infrastructure Security

9. Installing, Configuring And Administering Microsoft Internet Security And Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition

* Installing ISA Server
* Install ISA Server
* Installation Modes Include Integrated, Firewall And Cache
* Configuring And Troubleshooting ISA Server Services
* Configure And Troubleshoot Outbound Internet Access
* Configure H 323 Gatekeeper For Audio And Video Conferencing
* Configure And Troubleshoot Virtual Private Network (VPN) Access
* Configuring, Managing And Troubleshooting Policies And Rules
* Create And Configure Access Control And Bandwidth Policies
* Manage ISA Server Arrays In An Enterprise
* Deploying, Configuring And Troubleshooting The Client Computer
* Monitoring, Managing And Analyzing ISA Server Use
* Troubleshoot Problems With Security And Network Usage

10. Installing, Configuring And Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition

* Configure Network Libraries
Installing And Configuring SQL Server 2000
* Upgrade To SQL Server 2000
* Create A Linked Server
* Troubleshoot Failed Installations
* Creating SQL Server 2000 Databases
* Attach And Detach Databases
* Create And Alter Databases Perform Disaster Recovery Operations
* Managing, Monitoring And Troubleshooting SQL Server 2000 Databases
* Extracting And Transforming Data With SQL Server 2000
* Managing And Monitoring SQL Server 2000 Security
* Managing, Monitoring And Troubleshooting SQL Server 2000
* Create, Manage And Troubleshoot SQL Server Agent Jobs
* Monitor SQL Server System Activity By Using Traces
* Monitor SQL Server System Activity By Using System Monitor

11. Implementing And Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

* Installing, Configuring And Troubleshooting Exchange Server 2003
* Prepare The Environment For Deployment Of Exchange Server 2003
* Install, Configure And Troubleshoot Exchange Server 2003
* Upgrade From Exchange Server 5 5 To Exchange Server 2003
* Migrate From Other Messaging Systems To Exchange Server 2003
* Configure Exchange 2003 For Inter-Operability With Other SMTP Messaging Systems
* Managing, Monitoring And Troubleshooting Exchange Server Computers
* Perform And Troubleshoot Backups And Recovery
* Manage, Monitor And Troubleshoot Data Storage
* Manage And Troubleshoot Public Folders
* Manage And Troubleshoot Virtual Servers
* Manage And Troubleshoot Front-End And Back-End Servers
* Managing Security In The Exchange Environment
* Managing Recipient Objects And Address Lists