Network + (2009 Edition)
Module 01 - Network Bas ics
Topic A: Network Concept
Networks
Local Area Networks
Basic Network Types
Peer-to-Peer Model
Peer-to-Peer Authentication Client/Server Model Client/Server Authentication Segments and Backbones Network Wiring
Fiber Optic Twisted Pair Composite Cable Coaxial
Live Demo: Cable Types
Serial Duplex Wireless LAN
Benefits/Drawbacks of WLANs
Network Protocols
Wireless Network Protocols
Topic B: Network Architectures
Network Architecture
Star Architecture Bus Architecture Ring Architecture Mesh Architecture Hybrid Architecture Point-to-Point
Point-to-Multipoint
Packet vs. Circuit Switching
Ethernet
Ethernet Mediums
Ethernet Standards Ethernet Networks Data Collisions
Channel Access Methods Token Ring Networks Wireless LANs
Wide Area Networks WAN Connections POTS/PSTN
ISDN DSL Cable Satellite
Wireless WAN Cellular
T and E Lines
X.25 and Frame Relay
ATM
Mesh Networks
Topic C: The OSI Model
OSI Model
OSI Layer 7
OSI Layer 6
OSI Layer 5
OSI Layer 4
OSI Layer 3
OSI Layer 2
OSI Layer 1
Module 01 - Review
Module 02 - Wired Computer-to-Computer Connections
Topic A: Wired Network Connections
Fiber Optic Wired Connections
SONET
Fiber Optic Connectors
Fiber Optic Connector Types Twisted Pair Connections UTP Categories
Stranded vs. Solid Twisted Pair Connectors RJ Connectors
Modern Residential Wiring
RJ-45 Connector
Pin Numbering of RJ-45 Connector
Terminating CatX to RJ-45
Live Demo: Crossover Cable
Coaxial Connections RG Standards Thinnet Connectors
Live Demo: Thinnet Connectors
Thicknet Vampire Tap
Plenum
Topic B: Network Interface Cards and Modems
Network Adapter
Live Demo: NIC Installation Live Demo: NIC Removal Internal NICs
Notebook Computers
NIC Selection
Live Demo: NIC Card Live Demo: PCM CIA Addressing
MAC Address
IPv4
IPv6
Character-Based Names Domain Name System (DNS) Demo: Examining Addresses Top-Level Domains
NetBIOS
Resolving NetBIOS by Broadcast Resolving NetBIOS by WINS Port Addresses
Modems Modulation/Demodulation Riser Cards
Softmodems
Dial-Up Connection Creation Vista Dial-Up Connection Wizard Vista Connect to Workplace
Dial-Up Connection Properties
Demo: Create Dial-Up
Module 02 - Review
Module 03 - Network-to-Network Connections
Topic A: Network-to-Network Connection Components
Network Access Points
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) Small ISPs
Regional ISP
LAN Installation Components
Cross-Connects
Standards
Typical UTP Installation Telecommunications Room Punchdown Block
Live Demo: Punchdown Block
Wire Placement
Topic B: LAN Wiring
LAN Wiring Categories Guidelines
Backbone Installation
Workstation Runs
Calculate Workstation Run Length Modular Office Systems Telecommunications Room Management Telecommunications Room Equipment Patch Panel
Connecting Block Punchdown Tool Punchdown Procedure
Live Demo: Punchdown Tool
Topic C: LAN Wiring Tests
LAN Wiring Tests
Testing Equipment
Module 03 - Review
Module 04 - Wired Internetworking Devices
Topic A: Basic Internetworking Devices
Common Internetworking Devices Repeaters
Repeater Placement Repeater Operation Repeater Issues Bridges
Bridge Operation
Bridge Types
Bridge Routing Management Bridge Filtering and Intelligence Local and Remote Bridges
Layer 2 Switch Bridges vs. Switches Live Demo: Switch Trunking Example Routers
Router Operation About Routers Router Features Key Points
Types of Routers
Routing Table Contents
Routing Examples
Brouters
Bridges vs. Routers
Ethernet Hub
Hub Types
Token Ring MSAU Token Ring Distances MSAU Functions Media Converters Firewalls
Firewall Functions Hardware Firewall Software Firewall Proxy Server
Port and Packet Filtering
Topic B: Specialized Internetworking Devices
Higher-Level Switches
Content Switches
IDS and IPS IDS
Malicious Traffic Detected by IDS IPS
Traffic Shapers
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Multifunction Network Devices
Module 04 - Review
Module 05 - Wired Communication Standards
Topic A: The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Network Communication Protocols TCP/IP Architecture
Network Interface Layer Protocols Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) MAC Address Filter
Data Packet Addresses
ARP Request Packet Structure ARP Reply Packet Structure Router Forwarding
IPConfig
Demo: ARP Connectivity Internet Layer Protocols Internet Protocol (IP) RIP/RIPv2 and OSPF ICMP/ICMPv6
IGMP SSH
Transport Layer Protocols Service Port Numbers Demo: Port Numbers
TCP
TCP Three-Way Handshake Microsoft Network Monitor UDP
Demo: Packet Capture Application Layer Protocols HTTP
FTP
Telnet
Demo: Using Telnet
NTP
Email Messaging Protocols
Topic B: TCP/IP
IPv4
Classful IPv4 Addresses
Subnet Masks Network IDs Special Addresses CIDR
CIDR Address
Demo: Binary Conversion Demo: Subnetting Theory Demo: Subnetting Practical NAT
APIPA IPv6
IPv6 Address Types
IPv6 Address Scopes
Subnet Mask Communication
IPv4 Custom Subnets
IPv6 Subnets
IPv6 Custom Subnets Default Gateway Address Translation DNS
DNS Namespace
WINS
Static TCP/IP Configuration
DHCP and DHCPv6
IPv4 Lease Process IPv6 Lease Process IPv6 Router Flags M and O Flags
Topic C: DHCP Servers
Installing a DHCP Server Demo: DHCPv4
IPv6 Scopes
Demo: DHCPv6
Module 05 - Review
Module 06 - Wireles s Networking
Topic A: Wireless Network Devices
Wireless
Wireless Connections
Infrared Radio Bluetooth
Wireless Communications
Indoor Point-to-Mulitpoint LANs Live Demo: Wireless Router Outdoor Point-to-Point Links Outdoor Point-to-Multipoint Links Wireless Connection Components Wireless NICs
Live Demo: Wireless Network Adapters
Live Demo: USB Wireless Wireless Access Points Wireless Speeds
WAP Placement
Topic B: Wireless Networking Standards
Standards
802.1x Standard
802.11 Standard
Access Point
802.11 WLAN Standards
Wireless Protocols LAN Technologies Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
802.11a/802.11g
WiMAX
Topic C: Wireless Configuration
WLAN Security Risks
Additional Risks
WLAN Security Components
Transmission Encryption
802.1x Authentication
Wireless Access Point Configuration
Securing Your AP Demo: WAP Wireless Clients
Wireless Auto Configuration
Windows CE Wireless Clients
Module 06 - Review
Module 07 - Security Threats and Mitigation
Topic A: Security Threats
Security Threat Categories Technology Weaknesses Configuration Weaknesses Human Error and Malice Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horses Social Engineering
Dumpster Diving Online Attacks Countermeasures Phishing
Denial of Service Attacks
SYN Flood Attack SYN Flood Defense Smurf Attacks
Ping of Death
Distributed DoS Attacks DDoS Countermeasures Demo: DDoS
Man-in-the-Middle
Spoofing
IP Address Spoofing
Demo: Port Scanner
Topic B: Threat Mitigation
Security Policies Acceptable Use Due Care
Privacy
Separation of Duties Need to Know Password Management Account Expiration
Service-Level Agreement Disposal and Destruction Human Resources Policy Incident Response Policy Preparation
Detection Containment Eradication Recovery Follow-Up
Change Management
Configuration Management Documentation
Education Communication User Awareness Types of Training
Module 07 - Review
Module 08 - Security Practices
Topic A: Operating Systems
Antivirus Software Demo: Antivirus Spyware
Windows Defender
Demo: Spyware
Securing the Operating System
Windows Update Update Categories Patch Management
Demo: Windows Updates
Other Updates System Information Windows Firewall Demo: BIOS
Demo: Firewall
Topic B: Devices
Firewalls and Proxy Servers
Security Zones
Intranet
Perimeter Network
DMZ
Screened Host
Bastion Host
Three-Homed Firewall Back-to-Back Firewall Dead Zone
Traffic Filtering
Network Access Control
Virtual Private Network
IPSec Encryption Demo: IPSec Security Issues
Built-In Management Interfaces Secure and Unsecure Methods Physical Attack Susceptibility Overcoming Device Weaknesses Intrusion Detection and Prevention NIDS
HIDS
HIDS Advantages Physical Access Control Surveillance
Module 08 - Review
Module 09 - Network Access Control
Topic A: Authentication
AAA
Usernames and Passwords Password Protection Strong Passwords
Multiple Passwords
Authentication Factors
One-Factor Authentication Two-Factor Authentication Three-Factor Authentication Live Demo: Thumb Scanner Authentication Protocols
Preventing Impersonation
Identify Proofing Single Sign-On Kerberos
Kerberos System Composition
Kerberos Data Types
Kerberos Authentication Process Kerberos Security Weaknesses CHAP
EAP
Mutual Authentication
Topic B: Public Key Cryptography
Cryptography ROT13 Cipher Keys
Symmetric Encryption in Action Public Key Cryptography Asymmetric Encryption in Action
Public Key Cryptography Characteristics
Public Key Infrastructure
Demo: Public Key Infrastructure Setup and Initialization Phase Administration Phase Cancellation and History Phase
Topic C: Remote Access
AAA RADIUS
RADIUS Authentication
Realms
RADIUS Security RADIUS Benefits Diameter
Diameter Improvements LDAP and Remote Access LDAP Security
LDAP Authentication/Authorization
TACACS+
TACACS+ vs. RADIUS
802.1x
Virtual Private Networks
VPN Technologies VPN Security Models VPN Protocols
PPTP vs. L2TP IPSec Protocols Encryption Modes Secure Shell (SSH) VPN Solutions
Service Provider Tunneling
Topic D: Wireless Security
802.11 Standard Wireless Security Wireless Vulnerabilities Wi-Fi Scanners Warchalking Symbols Module 09 - Review
Module 10 – Monitoring
Topic A: Monitoring Resources
Resource Overview Performance Monitor Performance Objects
Demo: Performance Monitor
Bottlenecks
Configuration
Data Collector Sets
Data Collector Set Reports Demo: Data Collector Sets Reliability Monitor
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop Options Remote Desktop Connection Demo: Remote Desktop
Topic B: Event Viewer
Event Viewer Event Information Event Types Remote Logs Event Forwarding
Demo: Event Forwarding Source Computers Collecting Computers Subscriptions
Device and Application Logging
Module 10 - Review
Module 11 – Troubleshooting
Topic A: Troubleshooting Basics
Troubleshooting Information Gathering Identify the Affected Area
Determine If Anything Has Changed
Establish Probable Cause
Determine If Escalation Is Necessary
Create an Action Plan Implement and Test a Solution Identify Results and Effects Document Problem and Solution Problem and Resolution Tracking Hardware Toolkit
Live Demo: Multimeter Additional Tools Software Toolkit
Topic B: Troubleshooting The Network
Troubleshooting Wired Connections
Cable Testing Devices
Physical Cable Tests
Live Demo: Troubleshooting Network Function Tests Network Analyzer Troubleshooting Wireless TCP/IP Utilities
IPConfig
Unix IFConfig
Ping
Ping Troubleshooting
NSLookup and Tracert
Windows Network Diagnostics Demo: Troubleshooting Connections Demo: Network Diagnostic
Topic C: Troubleshooting Scenarios
Remote Desktop Components
Module 11 - Review
Course Closure