UNDERSTANDING NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS
In this seminar you'll learn...
How to install a Network Interface Card (NIC)
How to manage users and groups on a Windows Server 2003 network
How to configure Active Directory® on a Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 network
What it takes to secure your servers and workstations on your network
And much more
This two-day hands-on workshop will get you up-to-speed fast on the latest in network technology and the fundamentals of LANs, MANs and WANs. Learn to go beyond the boundaries of the workstation to share and use data from across your entire enterprise´s information system.
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Day one: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Networking essentials
In this session, you´ll learn the basics of LANs, MANs and WANs. You´ll be introduced to a variety of network components and learn their different operations. Plus discover the three basic elements in networking—Pathway, Rules and Sharing—and uncover the basics of some of the common and What a router is and how it works
How to know when your network can benefit from installing a switch
How to establish connectivity within and between networks
The function of repeaters, CSU/DSUs, bridges, transceivers and other network devices
Building the network—common topologies and cabling options
In this session, learn the roads (topologies) that build the backbone of your LAN ... discover the differences among the various topologies´ signals and wiring ... and unwrap Gigabit, Fast and Ethernet® networks—learn how they work and what differentiates them from each other. Find out the advances in Ethernet, including Terabit Ethernet, and the possible applications they might have in your organization. Also, get a comprehensive look at the star, bus, ring, mesh and cellular topologies. You´ll discover ... How to maintain a dynamic network with the right cabling strategy
The different options you have in connecting multiple hubs together and the rules you must follow with each one
The different types of networking cables on the market and the advantages and disadvantages of each one
The must-have tools for every network administrator
Network Interface Cards (NICs)
In this session, you´ll find out the differences in Network Interface Cards (NICs). Learn the advantages of newer, faster Ethernet cards and find out if you really need the fastest NIC or if a less expensive card will suit your needs. Explore the option of using your PC´s USB port instead of installing a NIC. Learn which NIC drivers are best suited to your particular PC and network OS. What to do when your "plug-and-play" NIC won´t "plug and play." Also learn ... How to resolve NIC resource conflicts and manually configure the IRQ and I/O address
How to identify the chipset on the NIC so you can be absolutely sure you have the correct driver software
The effects of NIC settings such as full- and half-duplex on the performance of your network
Other network software options, such as file and print sharing, primary network logon and more
Network protocols
In this session, we´ll take an extensive look into the common protocols that you´ll use on today´s networks. You´ll discover the key differences between routable and nonroutable protocols and why they´re important in a network connected to the Internet. You´ll explore the features found in NetBEUI and Novell®´s IPX/SPXTM protocol. Then you´ll move up to TCP/IP and find out everything you need to know about the protocol of the Internet. You´ll also discover ... The OSI model and its application in your network environment
The different classes of IP addresses and what they really mean to your network
How to use a DHCP server to automatically assign IP addresses and other TCP/IP settings to workstations on your network
How WINS and DNS work and why they can be critical to network performance and functionality
How to troubleshoot TCP/IP problems and get your network running at peak performance
Peer-to-peer networking
Peer-to-peer networking is the simplest and most efficient way to share information and resources among a group of users. It can be configured "on the fly," but—it´s not a secure network. Discover how to configure a peer-to-peer network using Windows XP/Vista and get some "down-and-dirty" security tips you can apply to protect your data. Find out ... How to share files and printers with other computers on your network
The secret to creating hidden shares
How to password-protect your resources
The quickest way to find out if someone on the network is accessing your shared resources
How to create an Internet connection that can be shared by all users on your network
Day two: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Connecting to network servers
In this session, you´ll learn how to connect client machines to network servers and discover why it´s vitally important to select the right client software for your Network Operating System (NOS). You´ll go step by step through the network client installation of some of the most common NOSs and uncover some of the pitfalls that most network administrators fail to avoid. You´ll also learn ... The key differences when it comes to networking between Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Pro and the 4 editions of Windows VistaTM
How to configure network client machines to require authentication before allowing local machine access
How to configure Client for Microsoft® Networks to submit the username and password to the Domain Controller and speed up network access times
How to install and configure Microsoft´s Active Directory® Client for legacy Windows® operating systems
The difference between user-level and share-level access and how to configure both
Monitoring and controlling network users
In this informative session, you´ll learn how to monitor resource access on your network. Uncover some little-known command line utilities that will allow you to find out who is connected to shared resources on your computer and other computers on your network. Discover how to use network utilities to manage shared resources on PCs and how to forcibly disconnect remote users. You´ll also find out ... How to use policies to restrict users so they can´t accidentally change system settings
How roaming profiles work and how you can actually make them work with or without a network server
How to enforce policies on stand-alone systems, peer-to-peer networked systems or server-based networked systems
How to use network monitoring tools to analyze network performance and identify faulty
Windows® 2000 Server and Windows ServerTM 2003 administration fundamentals
In this session, you´ll uncover the networking enhancements of Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 Server and Professional. You´ll find out how Active Directory® has improved the Domain architecture of Windows NT® 4.0 and provides services that are essential to the enterprise network. You´ll learn how to install the Active Directory Client for legacy Windows operating systems and find out what this software can and cannot do. You´ll also learn ... How to use Terminal Services to remotely administer Windows Server 2003 from a Windows VistaTM or Windows XP machine
How to create users and groups on a Windows Server 2003 system and how group policies can help simplify user administration
How to use the Microsoft® Management Console (MMC), including adding and removing snap-ins to create custom management interfaces
How to set user password requirements through the MMC
Network security—protecting your servers and workstations
The only way to truly build up the defenses of your systems is to anticipate how hackers will most likely attempt to break in. In this session, you´ll learn about the most common methods and tools hackers use—and you´ll get hands-on experience using them to break into a system in the classroom. You´ll then learn the best methods to protect against this type of attack and configure your system to block an intruder. And, to make sure, you´ll then test your configurations by attempting to break in to each system in the lab. You´ll also learn ... How to configure the firewall that comes with Windows XP/Vista
How port scanners can be used to identify open TCP and UDP ports on your system—and how that information can be used to develop an attack
How sniffers can intercept unencrypted data and even extract passwords which can allow hackers free access to your systems
How to use scanner software to test for weaknesses in your systems
Hardware and software troubleshooting
In a networked environment, your hardware problems often extend beyond the desktop. Learn how to diagnose NIC and cabling problems. Discover how to isolate hubs and cable sections to zero in on bad connections and network segments. You´ll learn tried-and-true network troubleshooting techniques that will minimize your downtime and keep pieces of your network functioning while you repair the trouble spots. You´ll also find out ... How to quickly determine if a malfunctioning NIC is hardware- or software-related
How to troubleshoot all types of network cable even if you don´t have expensive diagnostic equipment
A quick way to troubleshoot security and authentication problems so your users can access the information they need and you can keep intruders out
How to troubleshoot browsing problems and create a more efficient network that allows users to quickly access resources without wasting time searching through their entire network to find what they need
CEU Credits: 1.4
CPE Credits: 16
Field of Study: Computer Science
NASBA#: 107719
US/Canada:
1-800-873-7545
United Kingdom:
0800 328 1140
Australia:
1 800 145 231
New Zealand:
0800 447 301
or e-mail us at:
onsite@skillpath.net
1-800-873-7545
United Kingdom:
0800 328 1140
Australia:
1 800 145 231
New Zealand:
0800 447 301
or e-mail us at:
onsite@skillpath.net
