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Module 1 / Unit 1 Topologies and the OSI Model
On completion of this unit, you will be able to: □ Describe the key features and components of networks. □ Understand what is meant by a topology and identify the key physical and logical network topologies, such as star, mesh, and bus. □ Describe the functions of the layers of the OSI Model.
10  cards
Module 1 / Unit 2 Ethernet
On completion of this unit, you will be able to: □ Understand the properties of transmission media, data signaling, and media access control. □ Describe the features of IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet). □ Describe the properties of MAC addressing and ARP. □ Understand the use of packet sniffers / protocol analyzers to capture and examine network traffic.
13  cards
Module 1 / Unit 3 Hubs, Bridges, and Switches
On completion of this unit, you will be able to: □ Install and configure hubs, bridges, and switches. □ Understand the use of spanning tree to prevent switching loops.
10  cards
Module 1 / Unit 4 Infrastructure and Design
Differentiate between network infrastructure implementations such as LAN, CAN, WLAN, WAN, MAN, PAN, and SAN. □ Understand the design requirements for enterprise and SOHO networks. □ Describe the TCP/IP layer model and identify the main protocols in the TCP/IP suite.
8  cards
Module 1 / Unit 5 Policies and Best Practices
Summarize safe working practices and policies. Understand the importance of incident response policy. Identify appropriate policies to ensure data security, effective privilege management, and employee use of computer and network systems.
10  cards
Module 2 / Unit 1 Internet Protocol
On completion of this unit, you will be able to: □ Describe the format of IPv4 packets and addresses. □ Understand the operation of a subnet mask and the basics of IP routing. □ Use the ipconfig / ifconfig / ip tools to verify the IP configuration. □ Describe the operation of ICMP and use the ping utility.
10  cards
Module 2 / Unit 2 IPv4 Addressing
On completion of this unit, you will be able to: □ Distinguish unicast, broadcast, and multicast addressing. □ Understand IP addressing schemes, including address classes, subnetting, classless addressing, CIDR, and VLSM. □ Identify address ranges for private networks. □ Configure an IP address scheme for a private network.
9  cards
Module 2 / Unit 3 / IPv6 Addressing
No deck description has yet been added by the author.
10  cards
Module 2 / Unit 4 / DHCP and APIPA
No deck description has yet been added by the author.
10  cards
Module 3 / Unit 1 / Routing
No deck description has yet been added by the author.
14  cards
Module 3 / Unit 2 TCP and UDP
On completion of this unit, you will be able to: □ Describe the functions of TCP and UDP and the characteristics of connectionoriented versus connectionless protocols. □ Identify "well known" ports. □ Use netstat and Nmap to identify open connections and services. □ Use a protocol analyzer to monitor network traffic.
11  cards
Module 3 / Unit 3 Name Resolution and IPAM
On completion of this unit, you will be able to: □ Describe the format of host names and Fully Qualified Domain Names. □ Understand the process of name resolution using HOSTS and DNS. □ Identify basic configuration parameters for a DNS server, including different types of DNS records. □ Use nslookup and dig to verify and troubleshoot name resolution. □ Understand the role of IPAM tools.
12  cards
Module 3 / Unit 4 Monitoring and Scanning
On completion of this unit, you will be able to: □ Use network monitoring utilities and load / throughput testers to identify performance and connectivity issues. □ Collect and analyze system, history, and event logs plus interface monitoring metrics using technologies such as SNMP and SIEM. □ Use software tools to scan for vulnerabilities and update / patch network appliances and hosts
10  cards
Module 3 / Unit 5 Network Troubleshooting
On completion of this unit, you will be able to: □ Use effective troubleshooting procedures, following the CompTIA troubleshooting model. □ Troubleshoot common connectivity scenarios. □ Troubleshoot problems in networking infrastructure. □ Troubleshoot problems with network services, such as DHCP and DNS.
11  cards
Module 4 / Unit 1 Applications and Services
□ Describe the functions of web application protocols and security mechanisms. □ Describe the functions of communications protocols, such as email and Unified Communications. □ Describe the basic elements of Quality of Service provision. □ Describe the functions and applications of packet shapers, load balancers, and multilayer switches.
10  cards
Module 4 / Unit 2 Virtualization, SAN, and Cloud Services
On completion of this unit, you will be able to: □ Identify the technologies used to implement virtualization. □ Describe different types of virtual network components (NICs, switches, routers, and firewalls). □ Understand the use of Storage Area Networks (SAN) and the technologies underpinning them. □ Understand the use of virtualization and cloud computing to provision ondemand cloud / * as a Service infrastructure.
7  cards
Module 4 / Unit 3 / Network Security Design
No deck description has yet been added by the author.
12  cards
Module 4 / Unit 4 Network Security Appliances
On completion of this unit, you will be able to: □ Deploy and configure a firewall and troubleshoot security issues using tools such as iptables. □ Understand the uses for advanced security devices, such as IDS, UTM, and NGFW. □ Understand different types of DDoS attacks.
10  cards
Module 4 / Unit 5 / Authentication and Endpoint Security
No deck description has yet been added by the author.
12  cards
Module 5 / Unit 1 / Network Site Management
No deck description has yet been added by the author.
15  cards
Module 5 / Unit 2 Installing Cabled Networks
On completion of this unit, you will be able to: □ Understand the use of wiring standards when selecting cable for different applications. □ Describe the types and properties of different cables and connectors (Twisted Pair, Coax, Fiber Optic, Serial). □ Understand the use of transceivers and media converters. □ Identify appropriate tools for network hardware installation and testing.
15  cards
Module 5 / Unit 3 Installing Wireless Networks
On completion of this unit, you will be able to: □ Distinguish between different IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi standards and topologies. □ Perform a site survey and understand issues impacting on site design. □ Troubleshoot wireless connectivity, configuration, and security issues.
16  cards
Module 5 / Unit 4 Installing WAN Links
On completion of this unit, you will be able to: □ Understand the provision of telecoms networks and the Internet. □ Identify technologies used to implement WANs and Wireless WANs. □ Install and configure dial-up and broadband modems / multifunction network devices and components for WAN links. □ Summarize technologies that provide IoT connectivity.
12  cards
Module 5 / Unit 5 Configuring Remote Access
On completion of this unit, you will be able to: □ Describe the characteristics of WAN services and protocols. □ Configure a remote access VPN server. □ Use secure interfaces and file transfer protocols to manage hosts and network devices remotely.
12  cards

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