Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course covers networking theory and some of the basic terms and concepts used in networking. While the course targets objectives from the Standards and Terminology section of the MCSE Networking Essentials exam 70-058, and examples are given in terms of Microsoft solutions, the topics covered are generally applicable to all networking models.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Define common networking terms for LANs and WANs
Compare a file-and-print server with an application server
Compare user-level security with access permission assigned to a shared directory on a server
Compare a client/server network with a peer-to-peer network

Topics: 
Network Concepts and Components
Network Models
Network Security and Classifications
Network File Services
Network Applications

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.