Network+ Certificate Training at Portland State University

Course Number: IT101N
NETWORK+

Network+ certification prepares you for a career in the administration and support of internetworking environments. Network + covers the areas of Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Network Operating Systems, Network Installation and Upgrading, Managing User Accounts and Passwords, Remote Access and Administration, and Fault Tolerance and Disaster Recovery.

Our top-notch information technology and computer training meets the growing demands of the Portland Metro area including Vancouver (WA), Southwestern Washington, and Salem, Oregon communities.

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

COURSE OUTLINE:

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

PREREQUISITES:

Exposure to Computers.