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8.1 |
Basic Networking Knowledge
8.1.1 |
Star, bus,
mesh, and ring topologies
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8.1.2 |
Segments and
Backbones
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8.1.3 |
The major
network operating systems (NOS): Microsoft Windows NT, Novell
NetWare, and Unix
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8.1.4 |
The clients
that best serve specific network operating systems and their
resources
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8.1.5 |
The directory
services of the major network operating systems
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8.1.6 |
IP, IPX, and
NetBEUI and associate them with their functions
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8.1.7 |
Mirroring,
duplexing, striping, volumes, tape backup
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8.1.8 |
The OSI model
and the protocols, services, functions that pertain to each layer
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8.1.9 |
Cat 3, Cat 5,
fiber optic, UTP, and STP
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8.1.10 |
10BASE2,
10BASE5, 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 100BASEVG-AnyLAN
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8.1.11 |
Full and
Half-Duplexing, WAN and LAN; Server, workstation, and host;
Server-based networking and peer-to-peer networking; Cable, NIC, and
router; broadband and baseband; Gateway (as both a default IP router
and as a method to connect dissimilar systems or protocols)
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8.2 |
Understand Physical Layer
8.2.1 |
Troubleshooting
the Physical Layer when you have network problems after installing
or replacing a NIC |
8.2.2 |
Hubs, MAUs,
switching hubs (switches), repeaters, transceivers |
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8.3 |
The Data Link Layer
8.3.1 |
Bridges, what
they are and why they are used |
8.3.2 |
The 802
specifications |
8.3.3 |
The function
and characteristics of MAC addresses |
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8.4 |
The Network Layer
8.4.1 |
Routing
occurs at the network layer |
8.4.2 |
The
difference between a router and a brouter |
8.4.3 |
The
difference between routable and non-routable protocols |
8.4.4 |
The concept
of default gateways and subnetworks |
8.4.5 |
The reason
for employing unique network Ids |
8.4.6 |
The
difference between static and dynamic routing |
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8.5 |
The Transport Layer
8.5.1 |
The
distinction between connectionless and connection-orientated
transport |
8.5.2 |
Explain the
purpose of name resolution |
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8.6 |
TCP/IP Fundamentals
8.6.1 |
IP default
gateways |
8.6.2 |
DHCP, DNS,
WINS, and host files |
8.6.3 |
TCP, UDP,
POP3, SMTP, SNMP, FTP, HTTP, and IP |
8.6.4 |
Why TCP/IP is
supported by every operating system and millions of hosts worldwide |
8.6.5 |
The purpose
and function of Internet Domain Name Server hierarchies (how email
arrives in another country) |
8.6.6 |
Class A, B,
and C addresses and their default subnet mask numbers |
8.6.7 |
The port
numbers used (for example HTTP, FTP, SMTP) for a given service |
8.6.8 |
Proxy and why
it is used |
8.6.9 |
IP address,
DNS, default gateway, IP proxy, WINS, DHCP, host name, and internet
domain name |
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8.7 |
TCP/IP Suite: Utilities
8.7.1 |
How and when
to use ARP to test, validate, and troubleshoot IP connectivity |
8.7.2 |
How and when
to use Telnet to test, validate, and troubleshoot IP connectivity |
8.7.3 |
How and when
to use NBTSTAT to test, validate, and troubleshoot IP connectivity |
8.7.4 |
How and when
to use TRACERT to test, validate, and troubleshoot IP connectivity |
8.7.5 |
How and when
to use NETSTAT to test, validate, and troubleshoot IP connectivity |
8.7.6 |
How and when
to use IPCONFIG/WINIPCONFIG to test, validate, and troubleshoot IP
connectivity
Windows
and TCP/IP |
8.7.7 |
How and when
to use FTP to test, validate, and troubleshoot IP connectivity |
8.7.8 |
How and when
to use PING to test, validate, and troubleshoot IP connectivity |
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8.8 |
Remote Connectivity
8.8.1 |
The
distinction between PPP and SLIP |
8.8.2 |
The purpose
and function of PPTP and the conditions under which it is useful |
8.8.3 |
The
attributes, advantages and disadvantages of ISDN and PSTN (POTS) |
8.8.4 |
The modem
configuration parameters which must be set (serial port IRQ, I/O
address, maximum port speed) for dial-up networking to function |
8.8.5 |
The
requirements for a remote connection |
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8.9 |
Security
8.9.1 |
Selection of
a security model (user and share levels) as a good practice to
ensure network security |
8.9.2 |
The use of
standard password practices and procedures as a good practice to
ensure network security |
8.9.3 |
The need to
employ data encryption to protect network data as a good practice to
ensure network security |
8.9.4 |
The use of a
firewall as a good practice to ensure network connectivity |
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8.10 |
Implementing Installation of
the Network
8.10.1 |
Administrative
and test accounts, passwords, IP addresses, IP configurations, and
relevant SOPs |
8.10.2 |
The impact of
environmental factors on computer networks |
8.10.3 |
Common
peripheral ports, external SCSI connections (esp. DB-25), print
servers, hubs, routers, brouters, bridges, patch panels, UPSs, NICs,
and token ring media filters |
8.10.4 |
The
consequences of trying to install an analog modem into a digital
jack |
8.10.5 |
The uses of
RJ-45 connectors may differ greatly depending on the cabling |
8.10.6 |
Patch cables
contribute to the overall length of the cabling segment |
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8.11 |
Maintaining and Supporting
the Network
8.11.1 |
The kinds of
test documentation that are usually available regarding a vendors
patches, fixes, upgrades, etc. |
8.11.2 |
Demonstrate awareness of standard backup procedures back up media
storage practices |
8.11.3 |
The need for periodic application of software patches and other fixes to the
network |
8.11.4 |
The
need to install anti-virus software on the server and workstation |
8.11.5 |
The
need to frequently update virus signatures |
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8.12 |
Troubleshooting the Network
8.12.1 |
Troubleshooting
approach |
8.12.2 |
Distinguish
whether a problem is attributable to the operator or the system |
8.12.3 |
A second
method for determining whether a problem is attributable to the
operator or the system |
8.12.4 |
The need to
check the following as physical and logical indicators of trouble:
link lights, power lights, error displays, error logs and displays,
and performance monitors |
8.12.5 |
Given a
network problem scenario, determine the problem. |
8.12.6 |
The purpose
and function of common network tools including: a crossover cable,
hardware loopback, tone generator, tone locator (fox and hound) |
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8.13 |
Summary
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