Network+ Certification,
2005 Objectives (Windows Server 2003)

Topic-Level Outline

Days: 4

Prerequisites: A+ Certification: OS Technologies or equivalent experience

Unit 1 : Basic networking concepts

Topic A: 0 Networking fundamentals

A-1: Discussing network types

A-2: Discussing network operating systems

Topic B: 0 Types of servers

B-1: Discussing fax servers and CD servers

B-2: Discussing e-mail, print and other servers

Topic C: 0 Topologies

C-1: Discussing topologies

Topic D: 0 Planning in network design

D-1: Discussing planning in network design

Unit 2 : The OSI Model

Topic A: 0 Introduction to the OSI model

A-1: Introducing the OSI model

A-2: Discussing the layers of the OSI model

Unit 3 : Network adapters

Topic A: 0 Network adapter configuration

A-1: Discussing the properties of a network adapter

A-2: Discussing network adapter configuration

A-3: Configuring basic network components

A-4: Discussing NDIS and ODI

Topic B: 0 Troubleshooting network adapter problems

B-1: Discussing general troubleshooting tips

B-2: Identifying network adapter problems

Unit 4 : Introducing protocols

Topic A: 0 Introduction to protocols

A-1: Identifying protocols

Topic B: 0 Channel access methods

B-1: Discussing Ethernet methods

B-2: Discussing Token Ring methods

B-3: Discussing wireless communications

Topic C: 0 Transport protocols

C-1: Discussing transport protocols

Topic D: 0 Remote access protocols

D-1: Discussing remote access protocols

Topic E: 0 Security protocols

E-1: Discussing security protocols

Unit 5 : Network cabling and devices

Topic A: 0 Network communication methods

A-1: Discussing communication methods

Topic B: 0 Cables and connectors

B-1: Discussing twisted pair cabling

B-2: Terminating with an RJ-45 connector

B-3: Discussing FireWire

Topic C: 0 Coaxial and fiber optic cables

C-1: Terminating with a BNC connector

C-2: Discussing fiber optic cables

Topic D: 0 Ethernet and Token Ring devices

D-1: Discussing Ethernet devices

D-2: Discussing Token Ring and other devices

Unit 6 : Internetworking components

Topic A: 0 Introduction to internetworking

A-1: Discussing internetworking basics

Topic B: 0 Introducing bridges, routers and switches

B-1: Identifying types of bridges and switches

B-2: Discussing routers and brouters

B-3: Understanding routing protocols

Unit 7 : Remote and WAN connectivity

Topic A: 0 Introduction to remote connectivity

A-1: Discussing the features of POTS and ISDN

A-2: Discussing cable modem, xDSL, satellite and wireless access methods

Topic B: 0 Installing and configuring a modem

B-1: Installing and configuring a new modem

Topic C: 0 Remote Access Service (RAS) and remote access clients

C-1: Discussing RRAS

C-2: Discussing remote access clients

Topic D: 0 WAN connectivity

D-1: Discussing WAN connectivity

Unit 8 : Troubleshooting hardware components

Topic A: 0 Introduction to troubleshooting

A-1: Handling environmentally caused problems

A-2: Discussing causes of network trouble

Topic B: 0 Introduction to common network tools

B-1: Identifying network tools

Topic C: 0 The science of troubleshooting

C-1: Discussing troubleshooting techniques

C-2: Discussing troubleshooting documentation

C-3: Identifying troubleshooting tools

Unit 9 : TCP/IP fundamentals

Topic A: 0 Evolution of TCP/IP

A-1: Discussing the history of TCP/IP

A-2: Discussing RFCs

A-3: Discussing the Internet and supported systems

Topic B: 0 TCP/IP fundamentals

B-1: Discussing the architectural model of TCP/IP

B-2: Discussing the TCP/IP suite

B-3: Identifying ports and sockets

Unit 10 : TCP/IP addressing and subnetting

Topic A: 0 IP addressing

A-1: Discussing IP addresses and conversions

A-2: Discussing IP addressing

A-3: Discussing IP addressing methods

Topic B: 0 Subnetting and special addressing

B-1: Discussing subnet masks

B-2: Discussing special addressing and private networks

Topic C: 0 TCP/IP installation and configuration

C-1: Configuring TCP/IP

Unit 11 : Name resolution

Topic A: 0 The HOSTS file and Domain Name System

A-1: Discussing HOSTS files

A-2: Discussing Domain Name System

Topic B: 0 NetBIOS name resolution

B-1: Discussing NetBIOS

B-2: Discussing the LMHOSTS file and WINS

Unit 12 : Firewalls and proxies

Topic A: 0 Firewalls

A-1: Discussing firewalls

Topic B: 0 Proxy servers

B-1: Discussing proxy servers

Unit 13 : Troubleshooting network connectivity

Topic A: 0 TCP/IP troubleshooting tools

A-1: Discussing ARP, HOSTNAME, IPCONFIG, and WINIPCFG

A-2: Discussing IFCONFIG, NBTSTAT, and NETSTAT

A-3: Discussing NSLOOKUP, DIG, TRACERT, PING, and ROUTE

Topic B: 0 Telnet

B-1: Discussing Telnet

Topic C: 0 File Transfer Protocol

C-1: Discussing File Transfer Protocol

Topic D: 0 Troubleshooting examples

D-1: Troubleshooting sample problems

Unit 14 : Identifying network operating system features

Topic A: 0 Microsoft Windows

A-1: Discussing Windows NT

A-2: Discussing Windows 2000

A-3: Discussing Windows Server 2003

Topic B: 0 Novell NetWare

B-1: Discussing the features of NetWare

Topic C: 0 UNIX, Linux, and Mac OS X Server

C-1: Discussing UNIX

C-2: Discussing Linux

C-3: Discussing Mac OS X Server

Topic D: 0 AppleShare IP

D-1: Discussing AppleShare IP

Unit 15 : Network clients

Topic A: 0 Network client review

A-1: Discussing Windows network clients

A-2: Discussing Macintosh and Novell NetWare clients

Unit 16 : Directory services

Topic A: 0 Windows networking concepts

A-1: Discussing Windows security models

Topic B: 0 Directory services planning and implementation

B-1: Planning and implementing directory services

Topic C: 0 Introduction to Active Directory

C-1: Discussing Active Directory

C-2: Discussing components of Active Directory

C-3: Installing Active Directory

C-4: Discussing Active Directory naming standards and physical structure

Topic D: 0 New Active Directory features in Windows Server 2003

D-1: Discussing deployment and management

D-2: Discussing performance and dependability

Topic E: 0 Windows NT domains

E-1: Discussing Windows NT and trust relationships

E-2: Discussing Windows NT domains

Topic F: 0 Novell Directory Services/eDirectory

F-1: Discussing NDS/eDirectory

Unit 17 : Accessing and managing resources in a Windows network

Topic A: 0 Creating and managing Active Directory user accounts

A-1: Creating user accounts

A-2: Using Account Policies

A-3: Resolving logon issues

Topic B: 0 Introduction to group accounts

B-1: Exploring group types

B-2: Exploring group scopes

Topic C: 0 The NTFS file system and permissions

C-1: Identifying file system types

C-2: Discussing NTFS permissions

Topic D: 0 Working with shared folders

D-1: Discussing shared folders

Topic E: 0 Introduction to printing concepts

E-1: Discussing Windows 2000/Server 2003 printing concepts

E-2: Working with the Print Spooler server

Unit 18 : Monitoring and troubleshooting a Windows server

Topic A: 0 Introduction to server monitoring

A-1: Using Task Manager to control applications

A-2: Using Task Manager to manage applications and processes

A-3: Using Task Manager to monitor performance

Topic B: 0 Troubleshooting with Event Viewer

B-1: Viewing Event Viewer application and system log events

Topic C: 0 Working with the Performance console

C-1: Discussing System Monitor and Performance Logs and Alerts

Unit 19 : Managing and troubleshooting resources in a NetWare network

Topic A: 0 User and group management

A-1: Discussing user and group management

Topic B: 0 Rights and trustee assignments

B-1: Discussing file system security

B-2: Discussing rights and trustee assignments

Topic C: 0 User account restrictions

C-1: Discussing user account restrictions

Topic D: 0 NDS/eDirectory context

D-1: Discussing NDS/eDirectory context

Topic E: 0 NetWare log files

E-1: Discussing SYS$LOG.ERR and VOL$LOG.ERR

E-2: Discussing ABEND.LOG and CONSOLE.LOG

Topic F: 0 Using monitoring and management tools

F-1: Discussing MONITOR.NLM

F-2: Discussing the Available Options menu

F-3: Discussing NetWare Remote Manager

F-4: Discussing the VREPAIR utility and NSS volumes

Unit 20 : Fault tolerance and disaster recovery

Topic A: 0 System fault tolerance

A-1: Discussing RAID

A-2: Discussing disk duplexing

A-3: Discussing disk striping with parity

A-4: Managing disk configuration

Topic B: 0 Replication

B-1: Discussing replication

B-2: Managing NDS/eDirectory partitions

B-3: Discussing NDS/eDirectory replicas

B-4: Discussing replica rings

Topic C: 0 Backup and UPS

C-1: Discussing backup schemes

C-2: Discussing removable media

C-3: Discussing backup storage

C-4: Discussing UPS

Unit 21 : Routine maintenance

Topic A: 0 Keeping NOS software up to date

A-1: Discussing software patches and updates

Topic B: 0 Virus protection

B-1: Discussing viruses

B-2: Discussing virus protection

Unit 22 : Troubleshooting

Topic A: 0 Assessing and responding to problems

A-1: Discussing problem prioritization

Topic B: 0 Troubleshooting procedures

B-1: Discussing troubleshooting procedures

Topic C: 0 Troubleshooting scenarios

C-1: Troubleshooting the inability of a user to access a shared resource

C-2: Troubleshooting access to an account

C-3: Troubleshooting access permission conflicts in directories and subdirectories

C-4: Troubleshooting hardware problems

C-5: Troubleshooting network problems relating to remote connectivity issues

C-6: Troubleshooting a connectivity issue to a RAS server

C-7: Troubleshooting a Linux workstation in a Windows Server 2003 network

C-8: Troubleshooting a network problem relating to adding or removing services

Appendix A : Installing NetWare 6.5

Topic A: 0 Basic NetWare server installation

Appendix B : Installing Windows 2000 Server

Topic A: 0 Installing Windows 2000 Server