Module 1: Fundamentals of Network Infrastructure
This module describes the fundamentals of an enterprise networking environment, which consists of Windows Infrastructure Services, Windows Application Platform Services, and Active Directory.
Lessons
- Network Communication Standards
- Physical Network Infrastructure
- Logical Network Organization
- Overview of Active Directory
- Server Roles
Lab : Identifying Network Components
- Creating a Network Diagram
- Expanding the Network Diagram
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the purpose of network communication standards and the OSI model.
- Describe the components of physical network infrastructure.
- Describe the logical organization of networks.
- Describe the characteristics of Active Directory components.
- Describe server roles and how they are categorized.
Module 2: IT Professionals in the Enterprise
This module describes the IT Professional roles (and their respective responsibilities) that may exist in a typical enterprise environment.
Lessons
- IT Professional Roles
- IT Management and Processes
- Professional Development for IT Professionals
Lab : Developing a Training Plan
- Reviewing Information about Microsoft Learning Resources
- Creating a Training Plan
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the IT professional roles.
- Describe IT management and processes.
- Describe options for the professional development of IT professionals.
Module 3: Configuring Basic TCP/IPv4
This module describes the TCP/IPv4 configuration, protocols and the tools used to validate configurations.
Lessons
- Overview of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
- Overview of TCP/IP Addressing
- Name Resolution
- Dynamic IP Addressing
- TCP/IPv4 Tools
Lab : Configuring Basic TCP/IPv4 Settings and Validating TCP/IPv4 Connectivity
- Configuring a Dynamic IP Address
- Configuring a Static IP Address
- Testing DNS Configuration
- Connecting to a Web Application
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the TCP/IP protocol suite and the individual protocols that are part of it.
- Describe the components of IPv4 addressing.
- Describe NetBIOS and DNS name resolution.
- Describe how IPv4 addresses can be assigned dynamically.
- Describe tools that can be used to manage and monitor IPv4.
Module 4: Fundamentals of Communication Technologies
This module describes static and dynamic HTTP content, how to differentiate between the two, and the various mechanisms used by TCP/IPv4 to send and receive data traffic.
Lessons
- Network Content Types
- Packet Delivery Methods
Module 5: Creating IPv4 Address Spaces
This module explains how to define and create an IPv4 address range and subnetting for a network.
Lessons
- Overview of IP Communication
- Subnetting Overview
- Subnetting for Complex Networks
Lab : Creating IPv4 Address Spaces
- Defining the Subnet Mask for a WAN
- Defining the Hosts for a Network
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the IPv4 communication process between computers.
- Describe the concept of subnetting.
- Create IPv4 networks by performing subnetting.
Module 6: IPv6 Fundamentals
This module introduces IPv6, describes the differences between IPV4 and IPv6, and explains how to configure IPv6 addresses.
Lessons
- Introduction to IPv6
- Unicast IPv6 Addresses
- Configuring IPv6
Lab : Configuring IPv6
- A+, Server+, hardware portion of Net+, and familiarity with Windows (client side) Working knowledge of networking technologies.