In this course, you will describe the major networking technologies and systems of modern networks, and be able to configure, manage, and troubleshoot modern networks, including:

• Design and implement functional networks
• Configure, manage, and maintain essential network devices
• Use devices such as switches and routers to segment network traffic and create resilient networks
• Identify benefits and drawbacks of existing network configurations
• Implement network security, standards, and protocols
• Troubleshoot network problems
• Support the creation of virtualized networks

This course is intended for entry-level computer support professionals with a basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, and operating systems who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of networking concepts and acquire the required skills to prepare for a career in network support or administration, or who wish to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ certification (Exam N10-007).

• • Introduction to Networks
  • The Open Systems Interconnection Specifications
  • Networking Topologies, Connectors, and Wiring Standards
  • The Current Ethernet Specifications
  • Networking Devices
  • Introduction to the Internet Protocol
  • IP Addressing
  • IP Subnetting, Troubleshooting IP, and Introduction to NAT
  • Introduction to IP Routing
  • Routing Protocols
  • Switching and Virtual LANs
  • Wireless Networking
  • Authentication and Access Control
  • Network Threats and Mitigation
  • Physical Security and Risk
  • Wide Area Networks
  • Troubleshooting Tools
  • Software and Hardware Tools
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Management, Monitoring and Optimization

*Outline is subject to change

Introduction to the OSI Model

• Understand the OSI model
• Layers 1 to 3 of the OSI model
• Layers 1 to 3 of the OSI model

Configure IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing

• Configure the Network to use an ISATAP Router
• Setup Network Connectivity between IPv4 and IPv6 Devices

Network Management – Diagrams, Symbols, and Documentation

• Introduction to LibreOffice Draw
• Create Network Diagrams with LibreOffice Draw

Network Services and Protocols (Part 1)

• Troubleshooting ICMP Related Issues (including Ping and Traceroute)
• Understand How ARP Works

Network Services and Protocols (Part 2)

• Verify Port 80 for HTTP
• Verify Port 443 for HTTPS
• Contrast TCP and UDP Protocols
• Using a Port Scanner

Network Services and Protocols (Part 3)

• Configuring Port 21 for FTP
• Configuring Port 161 for SNMP
• Configuring Port 23 for Telnet
• Configuring Port 445 for SMB
• Configuring Port 3389 for RDP
• Using VNC and SSH

Install OS Updates and Configure Security Policy

• Configure and Run Windows Update
• Configure Network Security Policy

Understand Common Network Vulnerabilities

• Spoofing a DNS Server
• Exploring DNS Server Vulnerabilities
• Using Anti-Phishing configuration

Implement a Host-based Firewall

• Preliminary Tasks
• Configuring Firewall Rules Using Windows Firewall
• Configuring Firewall Rules using Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
• Configuring Firewall Rules from the Command Line Interface

Install Hyper-V

• Enable Hyper-V Feature

Troubleshoot Internet Connection and DNS Issues

• Troubleshoot Internet Connectivity Issues
• Troubleshoot Network Connectivity due to DNS settings

Install and Configure DHCP and DNS Servers

• Installing and Configuring DHCP
• Installing and Configuring DNS

Introduction to Software as a Service (SaaS)

• Using OneDrive for Document Storage
• Using OneDrive for Document Sharing

Detecting System Bottlenecks and Log Management

• Monitor System Performance
• Detecting System Bottlenecks

Troubleshoot Network Connectivity with Network Utilities

• Using ipconfig
• Using pathping
• Using route
• Using iptables
• Using tcpdump
• Using nmap

VPN Technologies and Services

• Install VPN Server
• Configure VPN Server Properties
• Using PPTP
• Using L2TP and IPSec

Install and Configure Network Load Balancing

• Installing Network Load Balancing Nodes
• Configuring a New NLB Cluster
• Adding a Secondary Node to an NLB Cluster
• Examining the working of an NLB cluster
• Configuring and validating port rules for NLB cluster

Configure Switching Features

• Trunk Configuration Part 1
• VLAN Trunk Protocol
• Trunk Configuration Part 2
• Native VLAN Configuration
• Adding and Removing VLANs from a Trunk
• Configuring EtherChannel

Configure and Verify Switch Security Features

• ARP Inspection, DHCP Snooping, and IP Source Guard
• Private VLANs (PVLANs)

Configure Switching Concepts

• Examining the functionality of a Switch
• Examining the MAC Address Table
• Examining MAC Address Aging
• Frame Flooding
• Creating and Managing VLANs

Backup and Restore

• Restoring a Windows Computer Using System Image Backup
• Using Windows 10 backup utilities
• Automating Windows Server Backup

Routing Concepts and Protocols

• Static Routing
• Dynamic Routing
• Static and Dynamic Routing
• Floating Static Route
• Configuring Multiple Dynamic Routing Protocols

Configure Gateway Redundancy Protocols

• Configuring HSRP
• Priority and Pre-emption
• Examining HSRP

Configure Email Client Protocols

• Configuring an Email Service
• Configuring a Mail Client

Install and Configure SNMP

• Installing the Monitoring Software
• Installing and Configuring SNMP
• Performing a Network Inventory

Controlling VPN Access with RADIUS

• Install Network Policy Server – Microsoft RADIUS
• Configure VPN Ports
• Viewing the NPS Logs

Assess Network Vulnerabilities and Threats using MBSA

• Running MBSA to Detect System Vulnerabilities