Agenda
- Instructor Introduction
- Course Introduction
- Network Fundamentals
- Topic A: Introduction to Networking
- What is a Network?
- Network Building Blocks
- Types of Networks
- Host Requirements
- Numbering Systems
- Demo – Numbering Systems
- Communicaton Types
- Communication Concepts
- Topic B: Network Models and Topologies
- Networking Models
- Workgroup vs. Domain
- Network Topologies
- Physical Bus
- Physical Star
- Physical Ring
- Physical Mesh
- Logical Topologies
- Wireless Topologies
- Topic C: Network Components and Services
- Network Components and Services
- Network Components and Services
- Topic D: Network Standards
- What is a Standard?
- Why Use Standards?
- Standards Organizations
- IEEE Networking Standards
- 10Base Standards
- Ethernet
- Ethernet Frames
- MAC Addresses
- Access Methods
- OSI / RM
- Upper Layers
- Lower Layers
- Chapter 1 Review
- Network Communication
- Topic A: Cabling and Connectors
- Transmission Methods
- Serial vs. Parallel
- Baseband vs. Broadband
- Data Access Methods
- Communication Domains
- Data Access Methods
- Digital Signals
- Transmission Media
- Twisted Pair Cabling
- Cable Media Categories
- Twisted Pair Connectors
- Copper Media Types
- Wiring Differences
- Coaxial Cabling
- Demo – Media Types
- Fiber Optic Cabling
- Connection Options
- Fiber Optic Connectors
- Demo – Optical Cables and Connectors
- Media Converters
- Transceivers
- Demarcation Point
- Other LAN Components
- Wiring Individual Workstations
- Connecting Cables
- Punchdown Blocks
- Demo – LAN Wiring
- Topic B: Ports and Protocols
- Overview of TCP/IP
- TCP/IP Layers
- Core Protocols
- Transport Protocols
- Transmission Control Protocol
- User Datagram Protocol
- What is a Socket?
- Internet Layer
- Core Internet Layer Protocols
- IP Datagrams
- Application Layer
- Application Layer Protocols
- Well-Known Ports
- Demo – Ports and Protocols
- Topic C: IP Addressing
- Introduction to IP Addresses
- Subnet Masks
- IPv4 Address Rules
- Valid Masks
- Default Gateway
- Demo – Working with Binary IP Addresses
- Demo – Configuring IP Addresses
- Address Categories
- Public vs. Private Addresses
- Classful Addressing
- Classless Addressing
- Demo – CIDR Notation
- Create IPv4 Subnets
- Simple Subnetting
- Complex Subnetting
- Demo – Creating Subnets
- Introduction to IPv6
- IPv6 Advantages
- IPv6 Addresses
- IPv6 Addressing
- Global Unicast
- Unique Local Unicast
- Link-Local Address
- Special Addresses
- Autoconfiguration in IPv6
- Demo – IPv6 Addressing
- Demo – Objective Check
- Chapter 2 Review
- Network Infrastructure
- Topic A: Network Devices
- Common Network Devices
- Device Capabilities
- OSI / RM Layers and Devices
- Physical Devices
- Network Interface Cards
- Repeaters
- Repeater Types
- Hubs
- Data Link Filtering
- Network Bridge
- Switches
- Topic B: Network Switching
- Switch Categories
- Switch Characteristics
- Power over Ethernet
- Virtual Capabilities
- Virtual LAN (VLAN)
- Initial Switch Configuration
- Interface Configuration
- Introduction to STP
- STP Port States
- RSTP Differences
- Understanding Trunking
- Trunking Protocols
- Additional Management for Switches
- Demo – Objective Check
- Topic C: Network Routing
- Layer 3 Functionality
- Routing Tables
- Demo – Routing Tables
- Network Segmentation Benefits
- Hardware vs. Software Routers
- Static vs. Dynamic Routing
- Routing Protocols
- Dynamic Routing
- What is a Metric?
- Distance Vector vs. Link State
- Path Vector
- Interior Routing Protocols
- Exterior Routing Protocols
- Routing Problems
- Topic D: Additional Network Devices
- Additional Network Devices
- VoIP Phones
- Load Balancers
- Traffic Shapers
- Intrusion Prevention Systems
- Firewalls
- Demo – Examining Firewalls
- Monitoring Devices
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- SCADA
- Internet Connectivity
- Wireless Devices
- Topic E: Datacenter Architecture
- Three-Tiered
- Access Layer
- Aggregation Layer
- Additional Designs
- Network Locations
- Software-Defined Networking
- Software-Defined Networking (cont.)
- Chapter 3 Review
- Network Implementations
- Topic A: Network Services
- Introducing DHCP
- DHCP Leases
- Lease Renewal
- DHCP Server Placement
- DHCP Implementations
- DHCP Servers
- Demo – Configuring DHCP
- What is Name Resolution?
- Types of Names
- Introduction to DNS
- DNS Components
- Resource Records
- DNS Zones and Domains
- Name Resolution Process
- Types of Queries
- Demo – Configuring DNS
- Topic B: Wireless Implementations
- Wireless Networking Fundamentals
- Wireless Networking Fundamentals
- Types of Wireless
- Wireless Networking Components
- Demo – WAP Configuration
- Wireless Modes
- Wireless Devices
- Wireless Networking Standards
- 802.11 Standards
- Enhancing Wireless Performance
- Wired Equivalent Privacy
- Wi-Fi Protected Access
- 802.1x
- Demo – Configuring Security Options
- Planning Wireless Networks
- Choosing Antennas Antenna Types
- Wireless Channels
- Site Surveys
- Topic C: Remote Access
- Introduction to Remote Networking
- Remote Node
- Remote Desktop Control
- Remote Control Concepts
- Demo – Configuring Remote Control
- Understanding Authentication
- Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
- CHAP and MS-CHAP
- EAP and Other Authentication Protocols
- RADIUS
- What is a VPN?
- VPN Tunnel Types
- What is Encapsulation?
- VPN Components
- Encryption Types
- VPN Concentrators
- VPN Protocols
- Demo – Creating and Configuring VPN Connections
- Topic D: Cloud and Virtualization
- What is Virtualization?
- Virtualization Benefits
- Virtual Machine Hosts
- Virtualization and Cloud Computing
- Demo – Virtualization Platforms
- Virtualization Components
- Demo – Create and Configure Virtual Machines
- Virtual Devices and Networks
- What is Cloud Computing?
- The Cloud Advantage
- Cloud Models
- Cloud Services Models
- Demo – Working in the Cloud
- Chapter 4 Review
- Network Operations
- Topic A: Organizational Documents and Policies
- Organizational Documents and Policies
- Plans and Procedures
- Hardening and Security Policies
- Network Documentation
- Business Agreements
- Topic B: Network Monitoring
- Types of Monitoring Performance Baselines
- Monitoring Tools
- Network Monitoring Types
- Introduction to Network Tools Analyzing Traffic
- Interface Statistics
- Environmental Monitoring Using SYSLOG
- Network Device Logs
- Using SNMP
- SNMP Components SNMP Packet Types
- Monitoring Operating Systems Demo – Monitoring Operating Systems
- Performance Metrics and Sensors
- Patch Management
- Operating System Updates
- Updating Windows Systems
- Managing Network Devices
- Topic C: High Availability and Disaster Recovery
- Maintaining Business Continuity
- Understanding High Availability
- High Availability Options
- Disaster Recovery
- Hardware Redundancy
- Facilities and Infrastructure
- High Availability Concepts
- Key Terms
- Chapter 5 Review
- Network Security
- Topic A: Network Security Fundamentals
- Introduction to Network Security
- The CIA Triad
- Network Threats
- Network Vulnerabilities
- Understanding Risk
- What is AAAA?
- Cryptography
- Algorithms and Keys
- Digital Signatures
- Best Practices for Permissions
- Best Practices for Employees
- Defense in Depth
- Topic B: Planning for Network Security
- Planning for Network Security
- Types of Threats
- Threat-Vulnerability Pairs
- Identifying Vulnerabilities
- Types of Vulnerabilities
- Mitigating Risks
- Risk Assessments
- Topic C: Identifying Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Threat Categories
- Introduction to Software Attacks
- Malicious Code Attacks
- Types of Malicious Code
- Network Threats
- Port Scanning and Eavesdropping
- IP Spoofing
- Denial of Service (DoS)
- On-path Attacks
- Human Attacks
- Wireless Vulnerabilities and Threats
- Topic D: Protecting the Network
- Protecting the Network
- Implementing Physical Protection
- Physical Security Options
- Anti-Malware
- Demo- Anti-Malware Options
- Network Hardening
- Securing Network Communications
- Best Practices
- Demo – System Hardening
- Wireless Security
- Authentication
- Authentication Factors
- Network Access Control
- Chapter 6 Review
- Network Troubleshooting
- Topic A: Troubleshooting Methodology
- Introduction to Troubleshooting
- Identifying the Issue
- Establish a Theory of Probable Cause
- Create an Action Plan
- Putting it All Together
- Topic B: Troubleshooting Tools
- Hardware Troubleshooting Tools
- Network Toolkit
- Software Toolkits
- OS Troubleshooting Tools
- Demo – TCP/IP Troubleshooting Tools
- Topic C: Troubleshooting Network Issues
- Introduction to Wireless Issues
- Wireless Signal Issues
- Troubleshooting Hardware and Configuration
- Wireless Security Issues
- Troubleshooting Wired Connectivity Issues
- Common Cable Issues
- Troubleshooting Network Service Issues
- Troubleshooting Security Issues
- Chapter 7 Review
- Course Closure
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