Essentials Of Microsoft Networking

Essentials of Microsoft Networking: Second Edition Course specifications Course number: 044 062 Software version number: 4.0 Second Edition Course length: 3 days

Maps to: Microsoft Course: Networking Essentials: Exam #: 70-058

Course description Overview: Students will learn the fundamentals of networking and the basics of managing a network. Prerequisites: Windows NT 4.0 User Orientation or Windows 9x User Orientation or equivalent knowledge. Benefits: Students will learn how networks are built and how to set up, configure, and manage them. Target student: Students enrolling in this course should be comfortable using a computer and be familiar with the Windows 9x user interface. Experience troubleshooting and supporting personal computers and the use of network resources would be helpful, though is not required. What's next: Essentials of Microsoft Networking: Second Edition is the first course in this series. Windows NT 4.0 System Administration, the next course in this series, teaches student how to administer Windows NT systems. Students who want to learn advanced features can take Windows NT Server 4.0 Advanced Server Series.

Essentials of Microsoft Networking: Second Edition 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: *

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Understand general networking concepts, including being able to define what computer network is, describe the components of a network, compare the three primary network-processing strategies, and list the components of a Microsoft network. Identify the layers of the OSI Reference Model and describe the purpose of this model in relation to network architecture. Compare bounded and unbounded data-transmission media, identify media and connector types, distinguish between analog and digital signaling, and compare baseband and broadband transmissions—all functions of the Physical layer of the OSI Reference Model. Characterize the role of network adapters in data transmissions, describe mediaaccess control methods, and identify the characteristics of common network topologies—all functions of the Physical and Data Link layers of the OSI Reference Model. Identify common protocols and describe their function in a network, compare the four major network architectures, and identify the components used in LAN expansion— all functions of the Network layer of the OSI Reference Model. Consider addressing issues, segmenting process, and connection services, describe the communication session management process, and compare the data representation methods, including translation types and encryption methods, used in networks—all functions of the Transport, Session, and Presentation layers of the OSI Reference Model. Identify and describe the uses of network operating systems—all functions of the Application layer of the OSI Reference Model. Recognize how the network layers communicate using the OSI Reference Model. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using network applications and printing services, identify the implications of using network applications, print documents, and manage a print queue in a networked environment. Identify the duties of a network administrator, describe the installation process for Windows NT, create and manage network accounts, monitor network performance, recognize the role of network security and list ways to secure network data, and identify methods for avoiding data loss. Name and classify the common technologies associated with long-haul communication lines and remote access services. Describe a general troubleshooting strategy, recognize common diagnostic tools and resources, document a network, identify common power and cabling problems and their associated solutions. Recite the history and organization of the Internet and be able to list some Internet resources valuable to a network administrator. List the objectives of the Microsoft 70-058 certification exam for which this course prepares students and describe the process by which they can become certified by Microsoft.

Essentials of Microsoft Networking: Second Edition Course content Lesson 1: Overview of Microsoft networking Examining network basics Network processing strategies Overview of Microsoft networks Lesson 2: Introduction to the OSI Reference Model An overview of the OSI Reference Model Lesson 3: The physical media Data-transmission media Unbounded media Signaling Signal transmissions Lesson 4: Data transmission Network adapters Putting data on the cable Network topologies Lesson 5: Network design Protocols Network architectures Creating larger networks Lesson 6: Transport, Session, and Presentation layer services Communication issues Managing a communication session Resolving data representation differences Lesson 7: Network operating system Network operating systems Lesson 8: Layered communications in the OSI Model How network layers communicate Lesson 9: Network applications and printing Implementing network applications Network printing Lesson 10: Administering a network An overview of the installation process Managing network accounts Monitoring network performance Enhancing network data security Avoiding data loss

Lesson 11: Wide area networks and remote access Long-haul communications lines Remote access technologies Lesson 12: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting strategy Maintaining proper documentation Common troubleshooting problems Following troubleshooting precautions Lesson 13: The Internet: a resource for network administrators The Internet Lesson 14: Preparing for the certification exam Microsoft certification information Exam preparation strategies Appendix A: Standards IEEE 802 overview Standards organizations