Portland State University
 
Information Technology

Course Number: IT101X
MULTI CERTIFICATE PLUS (A+/NETWORK+/SECURITY+/SERVER+)

Network+

Module 1: Basic Network Knowledge

  • Network Definitions
  • Network Models
  • Connectivity
  • Network Addressing
  • Signaling Concepts

Module 2: Network Connectivity
  • The Data Package
  • Establishing a Connection
  • Reliable Delivery
  • Network Connectivity
  • Noise Control
  • Building Codes
  • Connection Devices
  • Design Challenge

Module 3: Advanced Network Theory
  • The OSI Model
  • Ethernet
  • Network Resources
  • Token Ring/IEEE 802.5
  • FDDI
  • Wireless Networking

Module 4: Common Network Protocols
  • Families of Protocols
  • NetBEUI
  • Bridges and Switches
  • The TCP/IP Protocol
  • Building a TCP/IP Network
  • The TCP/IP Suite

Module 5: TCP/IP Services
  • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
  • DNS Name Resolution
  • NetBIOS Support
  • SNMP
  • TCP/IP Utilities
  • Upper Layer Services: FTP

Module 6: Alternate Network Protocols
  • Introduction to IPX/SPX
  • AppleTalk
  • Introduction to Apple Open Transport
  • Introduction to IPv6

Module 7: Network LAN Infrastructure
  • Implement LAN Protocols on a Network
  • IP Routing
  • IP Routing Tables
  • Router Discovery Protocols
  • Data Movement in a Routed Network
  • Virtual LANs (VLANs)

Module 8: Network WAN Infrastructure
  • The WAN Environment
  • WAN Transmission Technologies
  • WAN Connectivity Devices
  • Voice Over Data Services

Module 9: Remote Networking
  • Remote Networking
  • Remote Access Protocols
  • VPN Technologies

Module 10: Network Security
  • Introduction to Network Security
  • Virus Protection
  • Local Security
  • Network Access
  • Internet Security

Module 11: Disaster Recovery
  • The Need for Disaster Recovery
  • Disaster Recovery Plan
  • Data Backups
  • Fault Tolerance

Module 12: Advanced Data Storage Techniques
  • Enterprise Data Storage
  • Clustering
  • Network Attached Storage
  • Storage Area Networks

Module 13: Network Troubleshooting
  • Using a Systematic Approach to Troubleshooting
  • Network Support Tools: Utilities
  • The Network Baseline

Module 14: Network Operating Systems
  • Novell NetWare
  • Microsoft BackOffice
  • Linux History and Operation
  • Macintosh

For more details, please contact our Technical Adviser at 503-725-2395 or email it@pdx.edu.

PREREQUISITES:

It is recommended that Network+ candidates have at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or adequate academic training, along with a A+ certification.