Course Overview
Learning Objectives
- Describe the purpose of networking protocols and networking in general
- Identify features of various network operating systems and the clients used to access them
- Describe the OSI networking model and its relationship to networking components
- Describe the network components relating to the Physical layer of the OSI model
- Describe the function of the Data Link layer of the OSI model
- Explain how data is transmitted over a network
- Describe the function of the Network layer of the OSI model
- Describe the function of the Transport layer of the OSI model
- Describe the function of the Session layer of the OSI model
- Explain the fundamental concepts of the TCP/IP protocol suite
- Explain the use of TCP/IP addresses and subnets
- Access and use a TCP/IP network
- Describe the requirements for remote network access
- Explain the need for and ways to implement network security and fault tolerance
- Describe the types of information that need to be gathered prior to installing or updating a network operating system
- Explain ways to monitor and manage a network
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- Risk Management
- Software Development
- Systems Development