Maricopa Community Colleges  CIS176NA   20014-20035 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/22/01
CIS176NA 20014-20035 L+L 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Novell Network Plus
Overview of fundamental networking knowledge and skills. Covers Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model Layers. Topologies, transmission synchronization techniques and address/name resolution methods as well as Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Windows TCP/IP utilities, and network interface boards included. Various network security models, encryption, firewalls, remote access and troubleshooting techniques also covered. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CIS176NA   20014-20035 Novell Network Plus
1. Summarize basic networking principles. (I)
2. Differentiate between Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN). (I)
3. Explain the roles and functions of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model Layers. (II-VI)
4. Describe common topologies. (II)
5. Identify transmission synchronization techniques. (III)
6. List and describe various Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) standards. (III)
7. Identify characteristics of switching methods, route discovery methods and route selection methods. (IV)
8. Describe Address/Name Resolution Methods. (V)
9. Summarize principles of the Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol. (VII)
10. Identify and describe components of the TCP/IP protocol suite. (VIII)
11. Use Windows TCP/IP utilities. (VIII)
12. Plan a network. (IX)
13. Install and configure network interface boards, hard disk drives and workstation operating systems. (IX)
14. Identify and describe network security models. (X)
15. Explain encryption. (X)
16. Summarize capabilities and requirements of remote access. (XI)
17. Design a secure remote access solution. (XI)
18. Configure Windows 95/98 and Windows NT clients for remote access. (XI)
19. Demonstrate ability to maintain a network. (XII)
20. Troubleshoot network and workstation problems. (XIII)
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CIS176NA   20014-20035 Novell Network Plus
    I. Basic Networking
        A. Overview/Definitions
        B. Computing Models
          1. Types
          2. Features
        C. Local Area Network (LAN)
        D. Wide Area Network (WAN)
        E. Networking Elements
        F. Basic Services
        G. File Services
          1. File Transfer
          2. File Storage and Data Migration
          3. File Update Synchronization
        H. Print Services
        I. Message Services
        J. Application Services
        K. Network Architectures
        L. Transmission Media
        M. Wireless Media
        N. Connectivity Devices
          1. Network
          2. Internetwork
      II. Physical Layer
          A. Overview
          B. Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model
          C. Network Protocols
          D. Connections
            1. Point-to-Point Connections
            2. Multipoint Connections
          E. Common Topologies
            1. Bus
            2. Ring
            3. Star
            4. Mesh
            5. Cellular
          F. Signals
            1. Digital
            2. Analog
          G. Bit Synchronization
          H. Bandwidth Use Methods
        III. OSI Data Link Layer
            A. Purpose
            B. Logical Topologies
            C. Media Access Methods
            D. Addresses
            E. Transmission Synchronization Techniques
            F. Connections Services
            G. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Series Standards
            H. WAN Protocols
          IV. OSI Network Layer
              A. Purpose
              B. Addresses Use
              C. Switching Methods
              D. Route Discovery Methods
              E. Route Selection Methods
              F. Connection Services
              G. Gateway Services
              H. Ethernet Repeaters
              I. Token Ring Repeaters
              J. Bridges
                1. Functions
                2. Types
              K. Switching Hubs
              L. Routing Protocols
              M. Combination Devices
              N. Nonroutable Protocols
            V. OSI Transport Layer
                A. Purpose
                B. Address/Name Resolution Methods
                C. Segment Development
                D. Connection Services
              VI. OSI Upper Layers
                  A. Session Layer
                    1. Purpose
                    2. Dialog Control Methods
                    3. Session Administration Elements
                  B. Presentation Layer
                    1. Purpose
                    2. Translation Methods
                  C. Application Layer
                    1. Service Advertisement Methods
                    2. Service Use Methods
                VII. Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Fundamentals
                    A. Internet Protocol (IP) Address Structure
                    B. Network Classes
                    C. Registered IP Address
                    D. Domain Name
                    E. Host Names
                    F. Host Tables
                    G. Windows Internet Name Services (WINS)
                    H. Ports
                    I. Subnets
                    J. Subnet Mask
                  VIII. TCP/IP Protocol Suite and Utilities
                      A. Components
                      B. Distance Vector Routing
                      C. Link State Routing
                      D. Protocols
                        1. Internet Layer Protocol
                        2. Internet Protocol (IP)
                        3. Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
                        4. Address Resolution Protocols
                        5. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
                        6. Host-to-Host layer Protocol
                        7. Process/Application Layer Protocol
                      E. Windows TCP/IP Utilities
                      F. Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange (IPX/SPX) Protocol Suite
                      G. Routing with Router Information Protocol/Service Advertising Protocol (RIP/SAP)
                      H. Windows NT Network Protocols
                    IX. Network Implementation
                        A. Overview
                        B. Plan
                        C. Network Cabling
                        D. Network Interface Boards
                        E. Hard Disk Drives
                          1. Types
                          2. Installation
                          3. Configuration
                        F. Workstation Operating Systems
                        G. Network Client Software
                      X. Security
                          A. Network Security Models
                            1. Share-Level
                            2. User-Level
                          B. Policies
                          C. Encryption
                          D. Firewalls
                          E. Proxy Servers
                        XI. Remote Connectivity
                            A. Remote Access Capabilities
                            B. Remote Access Requirements
                            C. Needs Determination
                            D. Data Transmission Technology
                            E. Solution Design
                            F. Optimal Performance
                            G. Configuration
                          XII. Network Maintenance
                              A. Backup Strategy
                              B. Anti-Virus Protection
                              C. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
                              D. Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)
                              E. Patches Use
                              F. Disaster Recovery Options
                            XIII. Troubleshooting
                                A. Service and Support Tasks
                                B. Troubleshooting Model
                                C. Record-Keeping Practices
                                D. Network Problems
                                E. Workstation Problems
                                F. Tools
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