Understanding Networking Fundamentals 5-day training seminar, $2,795

Overview

In this hands-on training course, participants will cover the basics of data networking and practice new skills with leading-edge technologies from Cisco, Juniper, ADTRAN, HP, Dell, and Microsoft.

With a strong foundation and an understanding of basic network functions, standards, and protocols, attendees will be prepared to tackle advanced networking concepts and technologies including TCP/IP, network security, wireless integration, and Voice over IP.

By attending this training seminar you will learn:

• How switches and routers interconnect using multiple vendors' equipment
• IP addressing and how to create subnets
• How TCP/IP works and is configured on various devices
• To capture and view network traffic using a protocol analyzer
• The various wireless network options available
• Basic security and firewall issues
• How Ethernet works and how all of the various forms can be connected
• The basics of layered network protocols
• The difference between logical and physical network segments
• How to install Cat 5e UTP and fiber optic cables
• How VLANs function
• When and how to use NAT
• Function of various routing protocols such as RIP, IGRP, and OSPF
• An overview of WAN technologies
• Functions of NetBIOS and NetBEUI
• Benefits and issues of Instant Messaging

Who Needs to Attend

This training is ideal for anyone who wishes to gain a solid networking foundation in a real-world, multi-vendor environment or take the first step in preparing for a career as an IT professional.

Agenda

1. Network Overview

• What Is a Network?
• Why Use a Network?
• Network History
• Network Types
• Network Parts
• Network Services

2. Network Functions and Standards

• Generic Network Functions
• Single Solution or Protocol Layering
• Networking Standards
• OSI Model
• TCP/IP Model
• Models Compared

3. Local Signaling Media

• Serial
• Twisted Pair
• Fiber Optic
• Wireless
• Design and Installation

4. Ethernet

• CSMA/CD
• Collision Domain
• Standards
• Size
• Addresses
• Frame Format
• 802.3 and Ethernet-II
• POE

5. Switching

• Overview
• Operation
• Learning
• Forwarding
• Filtering
• Flooding
• Spanning Tree
• Configuration
• Security
• VLAN
• Quality of Service

6. Logical Addressing

• Overview
• Binary Numbering
• Dotted Decimal Notation
• Classful Addressing
• Reserved Addresses
• Private Addresses
• Masking
• Classless Addressing

7. Address Resolution Protocol

• Overview
• Process
• ARP Cache
• ARP commands
• Gratuitous ARP

8. Subnetting

• Overview
• Why Subnet?
• Basic Decision Points
• Budgeting Bits
• Case Study

9. Routing

• Overview
• Routing Methods
• Interior Protocols Compared
• Decision Process
• BGP

10. WAN Overview

• Telecommunications Infrastructure
• Connection Types: PVC and SVC
• WAN Technologies
• Multiplexing
• SONET
• WAN Service Options
• Leased Lines
• Switched Lines
• Packet-Switching Networks

11. Network Layer Process

• Overview
• Features
• Header Functions
• Options

12. Session Handling

• Overview
• Features
• Port Numbers
• Connectionless Functions
• Connection-Based Functions
• Sockets
• NAT/PAT

13. Supporting Processes

• Overview
• ICMP
• DHCP
• DNS

14. Net BIOS and Net BEUI

• What is NetBIOS?
• NetBIOS Name
• NetBIOS Sessions
• NetBIOS Datagrams
• NetBIOS over TCP/IP
• NetBEUI
• NetBIOS Limitations
• NetBIOS Management Software

15. Security

• Threats
• Defenses
• VPN
• Assess Vulnerability
• Develop a Security Plan
• Multilayer Protection

16. User and Manager Processes

• Overview
• Telnet
• FTP
• SMTP
• HTTP
• POP
• TFTP
• SNMP

17. Wireless

• Overview
• Components
• Standards
• SSID
• Security
• Non-Standard Offerings

18. Instant Messaging

• Overview
• Integrated Communications
• Server Location(s)
• Security Issues
• SOX

19. Networking Advances

• IPv6
• VoIP
• Wireless Broadband
• Video
• More

Labs

Lab 1: Network Equipment

• Identify Components of the Classroom Network
• Identify Various Types of Cables
• View Network Configuration Information

Lab 2: Simple Networking with Ethernet

• Connect Classroom Network Infrastructure
• Confirm Network Functions
• netstat Overview

Lab 3: Protocol Analyzer Operation

• Using EtherPeek to View Network Traffic
• View Ethernet Headers
• Identify Address Types and Ether Types

Lab 4: Explore Access Switching

• Connect to Switch Configuration via Multiple Methods
• View Available Commands
• View the Interface Statistics
• View Spanning Tree Information
• View VLAN Information
• Test Switch Functionality

Lab 5: Logical Addressing

• Identify Address Classes
• Specify Prefix-Mask Matches
• Describe Private Addresses
• Explore NAT Tables

Lab 6: Address Resolution Protocol

• View the ARP Process
• Explore the ARP Cache
• Delete ARP Cache Entries

Lab 7: Subnetting

• Identify Requirements
• Detail the Network Base
• Apply the Subnet Budget Process
• Describe the Key Addresses

Lab 8: Routing

• Connect to Router Configuration via Multiple Methods
• View Sample Commands
• View Interface Information
• View the Routing Table
• View the ARP Cache

Lab 9: IP Header Analysis

• View Captured IP Header Messages
• Observe Fragmentation
• Watch the Effect of Traceroute
• Do Something Illogical

Lab 10: TCP Operation and Analysis

• Review the TCP Handshake
• View the Login and Password
• Count Data Bytes Transferred
• The User Quits
• The Server Says Goodbye

Lab 11: DHCP Operation and Analysis

• View the DHCP Configuration
• View the UDP Header
• View the Four-step DHCP Process
• View the Result of DHCP Failure

Lab 12: DNS Operation

• Use an Analyzer to View DNS Activity
• View the DNS Response
• The nslookup Command
• Query the DNS Server using nslookup

Lab 13: ICMP Operation

• View Ping Messages
• View Destination Unreachable Message
• View Time Exceeded Message
• View Redirect Message

Lab 14: NetBIOS and NetBEUI

• Using nbtstat
• Sharing a directory
• Attaching to a shared directory
• View NetBIOS traffic

Lab 15: Security

• View Access Control List
• View Firewall Configuration
• Test ACL Function
• Test Firewall Function

Lab 16: User Processes

• Set up an E-Mail Client
• View an SMTP Session
• View a POP3 Session

Lab 17: Wireless Functionality

• View Access Point Configuration
• Configure Wireless Network Adapter
• Set the SSID
• Test Wireless Connectivity

Lab 18: Demonstrate Leading Edge Process(es)

• Demonstrate One or More Leading Edge Processes

Registration Fees
The per student registration fee for this seminar is $2,795 and includes the seminar, course materials, and morning and afternoon refreshments.

Class begins at 8:30 AM each day and concludes at 4:30 PM unless otherwise directed. Please arrive early on the first day to sign-in and meet fellow attendees. If you register less than a week in advance of a class, please bring your confirmation letter. Business casual attire is appropriate.

To register, click on the "Book Now" button or please call (708) 246-0320

Seminar Schedule

July 14-18	New York, NY	New York Office ()
July 14-18	Boston, MA	Microtek ()
July 21-25	Denver, CO	Interlocken Center ()
July 28-Aug 1	Los Angeles, CA	Microtek ()
Aug 4-8	Raleigh, NC	Cary Training Ctr ()
Aug 4-8	Morristown, NJ	Morristown Offices ()
Aug 4-8	Chicago, IL	Schaumburg Offices ()
Aug 11-15	Houston, TX	Texas Training Center ()
Aug 18-22	Washington, DC	Arlington Training Ctr ()
Aug 18-22	Sacramento, CA	E-Business ()
Aug 18-22	Atlanta, GA	Atlanta Training Ctr ()
Aug 18-22	Toronto, ON	Toronto Center ()
Aug 25-29	San Jose, CA	Santa Clara Offices ()
Aug 25-29	Dallas, TX	Irving training Ctr ()
Sept 8-12	New York, NY	New York Office ()
Sept 15-19	Chicago, IL	Schaumburg Offices ()
Sept 22-26	San Francisco, CA	Microtek ()
Sept 22-26	Boston, MA	Microtek ()
Sept 29-Oct 3	Washington, DC	Arlington Training Ctr ()
Sept 29-Oct 3	Morristown, NJ	Morristown Offices ()
Oct 13-17	Dallas, TX	Irving training Ctr ()
Oct 13-17	Atlanta, GA	Atlanta Training Ctr ()
Oct 20-24	Columbus, OH	Dublin Training Ctr ()
Oct 20-24	Baltimore, MD	Mt. Washington Ctr ()
Oct 20-24	Toronto, ON	Toronto Center ()
Oct 27-31	San Jose, CA	Santa Clara Offices ()
Oct 27-31	Raleigh, NC	Cary Training Ctr ()
Oct 27-31	New York, NY	New York Office ()

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Cancellation Policy.  Registrants may cancel up to fourteen days in advance of the seminar start date for a full refund, less administrative fees of $500.  Or, you may transfer your registration to another member of your company at no additional charge.  Registrants cancelling within fourteen days of the seminar will receive training credit, less administrative fees of $500 toward any other Resource Center seminar.  There will be no refunds or credits for non-attendance.

In the unlikely event that a seminar must be cancelled, you will be notified at least two weeks prior to the seminar date.  Seminar provider is not responsible for losses due to cancellation including losses on advanced purchase airfares.  As seminars are cancelled for under-enrollment from time to time, we strongly recommend that registrants traveling by air purchase only refundable tickets.

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