Course Highlights
  • Learners will master network theory, internet infrasture, basic network security, management and troubleshooting.
Curriculum

26 Topics
Introduction to the ATA Program
Overview of ATA Track
Advice for Completing the ATA Program
Course Syllabus
Definition of Networking
Networking Components
Network Theory Review
README
Overview of Networking
Node Functions
Local Area Networks (LANs)
Wide Area Networks (WANs)
More Network Terminology
Overview of Network Models
Centralized
Client/Server
Peer-to-Peer
Install Packet Tracer
Create a Simple Network
Network Theory Graded Assessment
Networking Terminology Practice Assessment
Network Categories Practice Assessment
Standard Network Models Practice Assessment
Are you a network manager?
SOHO anyone?
Peer-to-peer networks

14 Topics
How the OSI Model Works Part 1
How the OSI Model Works Part 2
How The OSI Model Works Part 3
Protocol Models Review
Background of the OSI Model
TCP/IP Model Layers
Data Encapsulation
Web Page Protocols
File Transfer Protocols
Email Protocols
Supporting Protocols
Protocol Models Graded Assessment
OSI Model and TCP/IP Model Practice Assessment
Protocols Practice Assessment

24 Topics
Introduction to Ethernet
CSMA/CD
CSMA/CA
Network Transmissions and Hardware Review
Wireless Review
Data Transmission
Transmission Methods
Network Interface Cards
Switches
Routers
WLAN Basics
802.11 Standards
Wireless Security
Wireless Implementation
Explore NICs
Explore Hubs and Switches
Explore Routers
Configure Wireless
Network Transmissions and Hardware Graded Assessment
Data Transmission and Media Access Methods Practice Assessment
Network Connectivity Devices Practice Assessment
Wireless Networks Practice Assessment
What's your ethernet?
Do you have a wireless network?

27 Topics
Rules of TCP/IP
Subnet Masks
Basic ANDing
Local or Remote? Part 1
Local or Remote? Part 2
Local or Remote? Part 3
Routing
Number Systems
Decimal Numbers
Binary Numbers
Hexadecimal Numbers
CIDR Background
Subnetting
CIDR Notation
Internet Protocols Review
Background
IPv4 Classes
Private IP Addresses
Network Address Translation
IPv6
Design and Implement an IPv4 Network
Configure Routing
Internet Protocols Graded Assessment
IPv4 Addressing Practice Assessment
Binary Numbers Practice Assessment
Internet Protocols Practice Assessment
Binary to decimal and back again!

24 Topics
Static and Dynamic Addressing
The DHCP Lease Process
Centralized DHCP
DHCP Server Settings
DHCP Reservations
Host Names
Fully Qualified Domain Names
Hosts File
DNS Overview
DNS Name Resolution Part 1
DNS Name Resolution Part 2
DNS Servers
DNS Records Part 1
DNS Records Part 2
Split DNS
Ping
Tracert/Traceroute/Pathping
TCP/IP Services Review
IPConfig/IFConfig
Configure DHCP and DNS
TCP/IP Services Graded Assessment
Assign IP Addresses Practice Assessment
Domain Name Services Practice Assessment
TCP/IP Commands Practice Assessment

11 Topics
Defense in Depth
Demilitarized Zones
Network Security Review
Regulating Traffic Between Zones
Controlling Client Access
Intrusion Detection Systems
Types of IDS/IPS
Exploring NAT
Network Security Graded Assessment
Perimeter Security Practice Assessment
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Practice Assessment

9 Topics
VPNs
Remote Networking Review
Remote Access
Remote Access Infrastructure
Remote Access Protocols
VPN Protocols
Remote Networking Graded Assessment
Remote Network Architecture Practice Assessment
Virtual Private Networking Practice Assessment

15 Topics
Network Management / Troubleshooting Review
Network Management
Troubleshooting
Physical Issues
Logical Issues
Wireless Issues
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Hint Physical Issues
Troubleshooting Hint Logical Issues
Troubleshooting Hint Wireless Issues
Troubleshooting Hint DNS Issues
Network Management / Troubleshooting Graded Assessment
Network Monitoring Practice Assessment
Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Practice Assessment
How did it go?

3 Topics
Captsone Introduction
Capstone Instructions
Network Design Peer Review

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