| 1 | Network Theory | Networking Terminology
Network Building Blocks
Standard Network Models
Physical Network Topologies
Logical Network Topologies
Network Categories |
| 2 | Network Communications Methods | Transmission Methods
Media Access Methods
Signaling Methods |
| 3 | Network Data Delivery | Data Addressing and Delivery
Delivery Techniques |
| 4 | Network Media and Hardware | Bounded Network Media
Unbounded Network Media
Noise Control
Network Connectivity Devices
Wiring Distribution Components |
| 5 | Network Implementations | The OSI Model
Ethernet Networks
Token Ring Networks
Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) Networks
Wireless Technologies and Standards |
| 6 | Networking with TCP/IP | Families of Protocols
The TCP/IP Protocol
IP Address Basics
Custom IP Addresses
The IP Version 6 Protocol
The TCP/IP Protocol Suite |
| 7 | TCP/IP Services | IP Address Assignment Methods
Host Name Resolution
TCP/IP Utilities
TCP/IP Upper-Layer Services
TCP/IP Interoperability Services |
| 8 | Local Area Network Infrastructure | Bridges and Switches
IP Routing
Static IP Routing
Dynamic IP Routing
Control Data Movement with Filters and VLANs |
| 9 | WAN Infrastructure | WAN Switching Technologies
WAN Transmission Technologies
WAN Connectivity Methods
Voice Over Data Systems |
| 10 | Network Security | Computer Security Basics
Authentication
Data Encryption
Protect Network Traffic with IP Security (IPsec)
Internet Security
Local Security
Common Threats
Threat Mitigation Techniques
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Educate Users |
| 11 | Remote Networking | Remote Network Architectures
Remote Access Networking Implementations
Virtual Private Networking
Remote Control Computing |
| 12 | Disaster Recovery | Examine Configuration Management Documentation
Plan for Disaster Recovery
Fault Tolerance Methods
Data Backup |
| 13 | Network Data Storage | Enterprise Data Storage
Network-Attached Storage (NAS)
Storage Area Network (SAN) Implementations
Clustering |
| 14 | Network Operating Systems | UNIX and Linux Operating Systems
Apple Mac OS X
Microsoft Operating Systems
Novell Open Enterprise Server |
| 15 | Network Management | Monitoring Tools
Network Baselining
Network Optimization |
| 16 | Network Troubleshooting | Troubleshooting Models
TCP/IP Troubleshooting Utilities
Hardware Troubleshooting Tools
Common Connectivity Issues |