Network+ Certification (Second Edition)

Course specifications

Course number: 077 700 Maps to: CompTIA

Software version number: Windows NT 4, NetWare 4.11, Linux Course: N/A

Course length: 5 days Exam #: NK-N10-001

Hardware/software required to run this course

While this course could be taught using only Windows 95/98 workstations for each student and a

classroom Windows NT 4 Server, the course was written to also include a NetWare 4.11 server and

optionally, a Linux 6.0 server. Workstations should be able to connect to the Internet to access research

Web sites, and so will require TCP/IP to be configured. Email addresses should also be configured for

each workstation. Servers require at least 32 MB of RAM and 1.2 GB hard drives. Workstations

require at least 16 MB of RAM and 500 MB hard drives. All systems should be equipped with CD-ROM,

mouse, and network cards. See your reference manual for hardware considerations that apply to your

specific hardware setup.

Course description

Overview: Students will learn the skills and knowledge to help prepare them to take the CompTIA

Network+ certification exam.

Prerequisites: None; however, the certification exam is targeted for computer technicians with 18 to 24

months in the IT field. A+ certification or equivalent knowledge is also recommended.

Delivery method: Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured handson

activities.

Benefits: Students will learn networking technology concepts and networking practices.

Target student: Students enrolling in this course should understand personal computer concepts.

What's next: Network+ Certification is the only course in this series. Students who want to learn more

Performance-based objectives

Lesson objectives help students become comfortable with the course, and also provide a means to

evaluate learning. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe the types of information that need to be gathered prior to installing or updating a

network operating system.

Course content

Lesson 1: Basic Network Knowledge

Network and Internetwork Concepts

Network Topologies

Networking Strategies

Lesson 2: Servers and Clients

Network Operating System Basics

Network Clients

Directory Services

Lesson 3: Introduction to the OSI Model

Introduction to the OSI Model

Families of Protocols

Lesson 4: The Physical Media

Data-transmission Media

Unbounded Media

Signaling

Signal Transmissions

Lesson 5: The Data Link Layer

Data Link Layer Considerations

Media Access Control (MAC) and Logical Link Control (LLC)

IEEE 802 Specifications

Lesson 6: Data Transmission

Introduction to Network Connection Devices

Network Adapters

Putting Data on the Cable

Network Topologies

Bridges

Lesson 7: The Network Layer

Addresses

Internetwork Connection Devices

Routers

Lesson 8: The Transport Layer

Transport Layer Addressing Issues

The Transport Layer Segmenting Process

Transport Layer Connection Services

Lesson 9: The Session Layer

Dialog Control Modes

Managing the Session